Vacancy Announcement

Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in over 20 countries. Malteser International is currently working with temporary refugee shelters and surrounding villages in Sob-Moei district, Mae Hong Son province in Thailand. Our office located in Mae Sariang is looking for an efficient, motivated and experienced Thai national for the position as WASH Officer (Influx and IDP)

Duty Station: Mae Sariang town, Mae Hong Son province

Work locations: Mae Sariang and Sob-Moei Districts within the field

Duration: Until July 2023

Salary range: 30,000 THB (+benefits)

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Holding Area responsibilities

1. Lead WASH assessment of holding area site, providing input for the overall plan end ensuring safety concern related to natural hazards, environment protection and other limitation being highlighted

2. Design and set up water supply, sanitation facilities, and solid waste management systems according to SPHERE guidelines

3. Plan, implement and monitor operation and maintenance of water supply network and water storage

4. Coordination and implementation of all activities regarding the provision and maintenance of the water sanitation, vector control and solid waste disposal system.

5. Prepare Bill of Quantities and materials list for water supply, sanitation, waste management in project target location

6. Set up water treatment and water quality monitoring SOPs and application suitable to target areas.

Partner Support responsibilities (apply with Partners that assist IDPs)

1. Technical advisory function for all WASH related (access to water source, distribution, and collection, storage and treatment, latrines, waste management, wash facilities, hygiene promotion and vector control) activities

2. Assess technical and material needs for IDP communities based on online feedback and data, maps, information provided by Partner staff

3. Prepare training session and materials for training of Partner

4. Conduct alternative long-distance training or technical support for Partner implementation in IDP communities

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

1. University degree or equivalent in Water Engineering, rural infrastructure and similar with complementing training linked to Water and Sanitation

2. Experience in setting up water supply and sanitation infrastructure in rural area.

3. Proven experience in developing BOQ and constructing local WASH infrastructure using “low-tech” solution with locally or easily sourced material.

4. Previous experience in the WASH field with other (I)NGO

5. Familiarity and experience with hygiene promotion approaches among rural beneficiaries

6. Thai national who fluent in Thai and Karen (Sgaw Karen)

7. Language skills in Karenni and Burmese also considered advantages

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Deadline for Application: 17 July 2022

Include in submission: Cover letter, CV, copies of educational certificates, references

Submit to: Malteser International, 73/1 Moo 10, Mae Kong, Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110

Or submit by email to: Phikun.arkniyarn@malteser-international.org

Please indicate what position are you applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified for further procedures