Job Description
Technical:
· Facilitate to plan, coordinate and control activities of the project jointly with the Woreda; Programmatic team in line with the direction given to him by the Programme Coordinator;
· Take part in the development of the proposal in line with WASH development strategy of the country;
· Conduct design of the project water supply schemes and sanitation facilities to the standard;
· Involve in contract administration of WASH facilities that will be implemented and/or sub contracted for private contractors;
· Ensure the implementation of the designs as per WaterAid standard;
· Involve in WASH program development of the Woreda as part of the program development team;
· Develop ideas for policy influencing guidelines and agendas at local level that will feed in the regional and national level;
· Supervise, lead, guide and support technical staff and foremen of the project at the project level;
· Evaluate workmanship quality & expenditure at the end of each month and the financial year;
· Guide and supervise the implementation of activities;
· Facilitate in conducting construction quality control of WASH facilities;
· Integrate public health concepts into engineering programs;
Research and Evaluation:
· Conduct community assessment and make recommendations about the needs and vulnerabilities of targeted populations in regards to water, sanitation and hygiene issues;
· Conduct data collection, study and design of WASH projects;
Systems and procedures:
· Develop internal guidelines and procedures for WASH project and program implementation;
· Develop budgeting system that can be used to monitor and control expenditures;
· Administer cash, property and personnel of the projects as assigned by the Program Coordinator and WaterAid Ethiopia;
· Develop budgeting system that can be used to monitor and control expenditures;
· Ensure implementation of planned WASH activities as per the proposal and donor requirements;
· Facilitate preparation of business plan and operation and maintenance manual;
· Undertake review/preparation of bill of quantities, specifications and contract documents;
· Establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact, in accordance with existing monitoring and evaluation guidelines;
Learning and development:
· Facilitate development of learning objectives along with the program team with the leadership of the Program Coordinator;
· Share information with relevant institutions and participate in the documentation, learning and dissemination of lessons learned;
· Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develop local capacity for long term sustainability;
· Participate and play key role to conduct midterm evaluation and facilitate final evaluation;
Networking:
· Establish smooth working relationship with communities, local administration and other development partners in the Woreda and beyond;
· Establish contacts and relationships at different level to exchange information;
· Identify policy issues and discuss with policy team.
Team Work and Managerial Role:
· Work closely with the Water supply officers of WaterAid Ethiopia and get direction and support as required;
· Plan, direct and control the operation of activities assigned;
Reporting:
· Prepare plans and reports for programs and budgets on monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually;
· Prepare periodic physical and financial reports and submit to the program coordinator and project manager at WaterAid Ethiopia;
· Provide regular reports on program status;
Other:
· Undertake any other activities as requested by the program coordinator and WaterAid Ethiopia;
· Education and year of experience:
· MA in or B.Sc. degree on Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related fields;
· Minimum of 4 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably in NGOs.
Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities:
· Track record of successful work experience and results in the area of program or project study and design, study and implementation of WASH project, preferably in NGOs;
· Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, e.g., government offices at different levels, partners, other NGOs and networks;
· Firm belief in team work, equity and inclusion like gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development;
· Commitment to values and working styles of WAE.
· Proficient in computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point);
· Internet browsing skills;
· Good written and spoken English language;
· Good interpersonal and communication skills;
· Ability to communicate information accurately;
Personal Characteristics / Skills:
The Water Engineer should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
· Respect;
· Accountability;
· Courage;
· Excellence;
· Building partnership;
· Stress tolerance;
· Building commitment;
· Collaboration;
· People focus
· Fluent in local language both in spoken and written