Overview

Job Title: Project Officer – WASH

Work location: Mbeya

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

 

 

About CRS:

The Catholic Relief Services is the official worldwide humanitarian organization of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS strives to save, protect, and improve lives in need in over 100 countries, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is carried out through programs in emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

 

The Job Summary:

As Project Officer-WASH/Project Engineer, you will oversee the implementation of WASH initiatives, such as the development of water supply infrastructures, and give technical assistance to community-based water supply groups in the management and maintenance of rural water supply systems. The project engineer will provide technical assistance and support for the planning, designing, coordination, building, and maintenance of community water supply schemes, as directed by the Project Manager.

 

 

The Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • To assist community-based water supply groups in developing and implementing operational and maintenance plans for water schemes, as well as water quality monitoring programs, and supervise their implementation.
  • Conduct inspections of water supply services, including water quality testing.
  • To assist the WASH Manager in monitoring project progress from feasibility to design, construction, and operations and maintenance.
  • To provide technical supervision for the construction work, ensuring that it is performed on time and according to the approved BOQ.
  • Create/ prepare and submit weekly activity reports and field visit reports at critical stages of project construction.
  • Create drawings and BOQs for the building and restoration of water supply systems, as well as sanitation and hygiene in schools, depending on evaluation and program requirements.
  • To coordinate with beneficiary leaders to ensure community involvement and ownership.
  • To execute other duties and obligations as assigned by the supervisor.

 

The Basic Qualifications and Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a concentration in civil, water, or environmental engineering.
  • ERB registration for graduates/professional engineers.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working with INGOs and the government, mostly in rural water supply facilities and community-based water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in Tanzania.
  • Technical proficiency in evaluation, planning, design, and report writing.
  • The ability to use design tools and create SPWS.
  • A proven experience developing water and sanitation engineering projects.
  • The experience working with RUWASA and local governments, as well as an awareness of the rural community environment.
  • The capacity building and facilitation abilities for planning and carrying out development projects in accordance with a work plan.
  • Understanding of water resource management concerns and their relevance to local water supply initiatives.
  • The ability to understand and apply local rules, procedures, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

 

The required languages are:

  • English and Swahili.

 

Travel:

  • You must be willing and able to travel up to 50% within the project territory.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Fundamental (basic) engineering principles and techniques.
  • The experience with Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) and information management systems. Proficient in Word.
  • The knowledge in word processing, CAD, and spreadsheet applications (engineering software such as Epanet, AutoCAD, and ArcCAD).
  • The ability to work in a complex setting with tight deadlines and minimal supervision.
  • The ability to create and keep accurate engineering records.
  • The ability to read and understand plans and maps.
  • The ability to create and monitor expenditure budgets.
  • Capability to situate project activity within the context of WaterAid’s strategic objectives and direct it towards making a strategic contribution.
  • The good time management abilities and the capacity to work on several assignments.
  • A proactive, resourceful, solution-focused, and results-oriented.
  • The high level of integrity.
  • Adaptable, adaptable, eager to learn, and innovative.
  • Be rational, orderly, and take pride in a job well done. Self-starter – can work with minimal supervision.
  • A dedication to equity and pro-poor development.
  • A team player and gender sensitive.
  • The agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS employees).

 

These are based on CRS’s mission, values, and guiding principles, and each staff member applies them to carry out his or her responsibilities and achieve the intended results.

  • Integrity.
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation.
  • Builds relationships.
  • Develops talent.
  • Strategic mindset.
  • Accountability and Stewardship.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

 

 

The Key Work Relationships:

Internal: Project team, CRS personnel from various departments and projects.

External stakeholders include communities, government officials, and other interested parties.

 

 

***Our Catholic identity is vital to our mission and activities. Catholic Relief Services carries out the Bishops of the United States’ mission to aid the impoverished and vulnerable abroad. We invite persons of all faiths and secular traditions to join our team who share our values and dedication to helping those in need. CRS protocols and policies demonstrate our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons from abuse and exploitation.

 

 

The Disclaimer: This job description does not cover all skills, duties, and responsibilities.

 

 

The CRS’ talent acquisition practices demonstrate our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons from abuse and exploitation.

 

 

Mode of application:

The interested qualified individuals should send their letter of application and included CV in PDF or Word format as a single attachment to the email address TZ_HR@crs.org before March 6, 2025.

The applicants should explicitly state the job title they are applying for in the subject line of their email.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

The CRS is an equal opportunity employer:

Female candidates, persons with disabilities, and people from other historically marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply for this post. CRS Tanzania understands that many individuals lack access to university education, have restricted travel opportunities, women take employment pauses to care for family members, and people with disabilities have limited physical access in several industries, including the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania employs a competency-based selection procedure. This ensures that even if a candidate lacks a university degree or extensive experience, their skills and existing knowledge are evaluated and rewarded.