Vacancy No. | IOM-SVN/0117/2018 |
Position Title | Project Assistant (Shelter/WASH) |
Duty Station | Gambella, Ethiopia |
Classification | G4 |
Type of Appointment | SST, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Closing Date | 20.11.2018
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Context and Scope of the Position
Under the general programmatic supervision of the EPC Project Manager (Shelter/NFI), the general administrative supervision of IOM Gambella Head of Sub-Office and the direct supervision IOM Gambella Senior Project Assistant (Shelter and WASH), the Project Assistant (Shelter/WASH) will support the shelter and construction activities under the EPC unit and in particular within humanitarian Shelter and WASH program activities in Gambella.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will specifically undertake:
1. In close coordination with the Senior Project Assistant (Shelter and WASH), support the implementation of IOM Ethiopia’s
emergency, transitional and permanent shelter and construction activities.
2. Support in implementing shelter and WASH activities in assigned sites whilst verifying quality of deliverables in particular the
procurement of shelter and WASH materials, targeting assistance to the most vulnerable populations, social mobilization and
monitoring of the program activities.
3. Draft bills of quantities and schematics.
4. Implement and rolling out technical guidance documents for unit program staff
5. Support in the developing of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on Building Back Better and owner driven
programming, including the support of documentation of lesson learned, prototypes and SoPs.
6. Participate in technical shelter and WASH assessments in refugee and IDP sites to compile recommendations and lessons learned
for future project activities.
7. Conduct field missions to monitor technical interventions (Shelter and WASH) and adherence to standards and report any non-
compliance to the supervisor.
8. Support in compiling recommendations and lessons learn for future project activities.
9. Regularly update the Senior Project Assistant and the Shelter Officer on progress of work.
10. Perform such other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Languages
Competencies:
· Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
· Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
· Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
· Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
· Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
· Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
· Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
· Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
· Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
· Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes
equal gender participation.
· Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
· Good knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian architecture in Ethiopia.
· Knowledge and understanding of the WASH standards.
. Ability to move freely and frequently in different areas of Ethiopia
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.