Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the WASH and Shelter Technical Project Assistant is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The WASH and Shelter Technical Project Assistant will be based in Negele Office (Oromia Region) and will work under the supervision of the WASH Technical Project Officer, according to and as reflected in objectives stated in project description and budgets to donors and in line with NRC policy programme, as well as with Plan of Action and strategy in place in the region.
Generic responsibilities:
· Implement delegated WASH activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans
· Mobilize communities and community leaders for implementation of WASH technical activities
· Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities
· Monitor and report on the WASH technical activities and ensure compliance with plans and NRC standards
· Report all protection-related concerns in the field
· Carry out data collection as required
Specific responsibilities:
· Mobilize beneficiary communities implementing WASH activities through participatory approaches
· Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities
· Conduct field-based needs assessments
· Support the preparation of BoQ, technical drawings and technical specifications of WASH facilities and services
· Conduct WASH activities in IDP settlements and schools under the guidance of the WASH Officer and coordinating and supervising community mobilizers
· Supervise appropriate O&M of WASH facilities and services
· Carry out technical training sessions (according to identified needs) for community members
· Raise the awareness on issues relevant to the community and encourage their participation in projects
· Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender and environment protection) in implementation of activities
· Train the IDP community on settlement care (with focus on WASH facilities), maintenance and protection issues
Professional competencies:
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· Knowledge of the operating context in South Oromia Region
Behavioral competencies
· Managing resources and achieving results
· Handling insecure environments
· Working with people
· Communicating with impact and respect