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SNV Ethiopia implements WASH programmes across two broad themes: 1) Rural WASH and 2) Urban and peri-urban WASH. For rural sanitation, the aim is to improve access to and encourage correct, consistent use of household sanitation and hygiene facilities to help Ethiopians gain sustainable access to improved, affordable sanitation and hygiene, and ensure that people live in open-defecation free (ODF) environment. For urban sanitation, SNVs work includes being a market facilitator to help Ethiopians to set–up services for human waste management through collaboration between the public, private sectors and communities. Current programmes include five WASH projects in different regions, zones and woredas, funded by various donors such as DFID, USAID, AFAS Foundation and Woord en Daad, and WASH for Trachoma Elimination (WASHTRA) in five Zones of Oromia region. There is also a project entitled Construction of sanitation facilities in schools, health centres and market places in Sendafa Oromia region.
The project aims to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene situation in the catchment area of the Lege Dadi and Dire Reservoirs by creating awareness on the importance of sanitation and installing improved sanitation facilities in schools and at public places.
Purpose of the Job
SNV is seeking applicants for a Construction Engineer for the Vitens Evides International (VEI) funded Public Sanitation Facilities (Schools, Market Place and Health Centres) construction in Sendafa Woreda and Dirre Towns, Oromia region. The Construction Engineer will be in charge of overseeing the construction of the institutional latrines.
1.Project Planning, Implementation and Reporting
3. Program Monitoring and Reporting
Education: BSc degree in Civil Engineering, building Engineering and other relevant Engineering fields.
Experience: At least five years in the sanitation infrastructure construction, and familiar with the current Ethiopian local government context;
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills in Oromifa;
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a strong track record in meeting deliverables and donor deadlines;
• Previous proven experience in managing sanitation infrastructure related projects;
• Strong English communication skills, both interpersonal and written;
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills;
• Commercial drive and quality orientation;
• Competent and motivated;
• Ability to work independently and under stressful conditions;
• Team player and able and willing to perform tasks to make the project successful.