ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The IRC is a non-Governmental humanitarian organization working world wide to serve refugees and communities victimized by oppression, natural disaster and violent conflict. The IRC has been working in Ethiopia and Somali region since 2000 and is currently working in five regions including the Somali Regional State.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
IRC Ethiopia is a key actor in the WASH sector in five regions, including Somali region where it has been implementing an environmental health program to support conflict and drought affected pastoralist communities in Fafen, Jarer, Shabele, Dollo and Korahe zones. The IRC is currently implementing a four year grant from USAID to further its Environmental Health program in the mentioned zones. The activities to be implemented in this grant included; construction and rehabilitation of 36 borehole based systems, community capacity building for local operation and maintenance of the systems, hygiene and sanitation promotion and range land management.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the EH Manager, the Environmental Health Officer will be responsible for overall implementation, supervision and monitoring of construction activities for development and rehabilitation of borehole based water system as core component of the project in Fafen, Jarer, Shabelle, Dollo and Korahe zones. He/she will specifically be charged with supporting the EH Manager in planning, designing, development of BoQs and overall budgeting, In addition She/He will manage skilled and unskilled labour and carryout supervision, monitoring and quality control of construction activities and, provide technical guidance and training on proper usage/operation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Program implementation
· Support the EH Manager in planning, designing, development of detailed Bills of Quantities and overall budgeting and, preparation of bid documents for implementation of water supply systems for human and livestock.
· Manage, supervise and monitor implementation of construction and related activities; hydro-geophysical studies; borehole drilling, well development, water points, reservoirs etc, ensure high quality control to attain a high standard product and value for money as per IRC and National standards
· Ensure active participation and involvement of Woreda water office, local government and community structures and beneficiaries in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of construction projects.
· In collaboration with local government and community leaders, identify local skilled and unskilled labour, follow IRC established procedures for their engagement, manage and supervise them, keep track of attendance and work logsheet, prepare and ensure timely payment for their labour.
· Ensure timely procurement of construction materials, manage and be accountable for construction materials on construction sites in collaboration with community leaders and water management committees.
· Together with Community Mobilization Officer and Environmental Health Agents (EHAs), mobilize communities for active participation and involvement in planning and implementation for development, operation and maintenance of water facilities including contributing to capital investment and establishment of a cost recovery mechanism for operational costs.
· Lead the process of conducting detailed assessments for project sites, draft layouts and designs of water supply systems, developed in a participatory process that incorporate the needs of the community, including those of women and vulnerable members of the community. Whenever necessary, advise EH Manager on possible relocations based on assessment findings and discussions with Woreda administration
· Participate in bid evaluation and analysis for construction of water and sanitation systems
· Conduct water quality surveillance and testing, build project and Woreda water/health bureaus staff in carrying out water quality testing at water points and households.
· Participate in development of new proposals and review of EH sector strategy.
· Participate in recruitment and training of Environmental Health Agents and water management committees
Coordination
Reporting
§ Participate in preparation of sector reports for submission to Addis, Government and donors
Monitoring and Evaluation
Supervision
The position has no direct supervisee; Liaise with Community Development Officer and Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Officer to provide regular feedback on the performance and areas for improvement for SHPA, CDA and EHAs;
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
External
· Coordinate and collaborate with Regional and Woreda Water and Health Officers and, Kebele leaders and Extension workers
· Support capacity building for Water Management Committees and Sanitation and Hygiene volunteers
Ø Degree / Higher Diploma in, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydro-geology, Environmental Engineering and other related field.
Ø Four year experience in implementation of large scale construction projects, preferably WASH projects in humanitarian, NGO or Government organizations for Degree holders and six years for Diploma holders.
Ø Proven knowledge of hydrology and Construction management
Ø Computer literacy in MS word, Excel and CADis a must.
Ø Fluency in English and Somali language both spoken and written.
Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with the Somali culture