Contract Type Fixed Term, 7 Months Contract with possibility of extension
Reporting to Program Manager, DD (25%) and matrix managed by Project Management Unit (PMU) Team Leader (75%)
Staff reporting to this post None
Background
Following UNICEF 2017 study on the rural water management in Ethiopia, a model for an innovative approach was developed for managing large multi-village schemes, moving away from purely voluntary WASHCOs towards a semi-professional rural water supply service providing entity (independent one), referred as Rural Water Supply Utility.
In line with this, Oxfam in partnership with UNICEF has designed project on improving management of rural water supply systems and access to sanitation facilities for the IDPS and community, with objectives improving the functionality of water supply schemes and access to sanitation facility in Somali region.
As part of this project Oxfam and the Somali region water bureau will establish an independent Rural Water Supply Utility, in Shinele city of the Siti zone, Somali region, which will provide water for the rural community, maintain the system, as well as setting and collecting tariffs to cover costs.
The project management unit (PMU) team will lead and ensure the rolling out and effective implementation of the rural water supply utility operation and maintenance model and also the promotion of hygiene and sanitation work of UNICEF funded project in the Somali region.
Job Purpose
The Rural Water Supply Utility Management Officer is expected to provide technical support to PMU team and the Rural Water Supply Utility in the designing and establishment of its human resource, administration, and finance systems including different manuals and guidelines; providing technical operation support for the Rural Water Supply Utility staff; and development of its board of governance manual; and participate in different studies.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Essential
Desirable
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