Background Norwegian Refugee council (NRC) Ethiopia Programme is inviting applications from interested and qualified Ethiopian National to fill the following vacancies that exist at Dolo Ado office. Job Title: WASH Project Coordinator (1 Position) Duty Location: Dolo Ado Reporting To: WASH Project Manager Commencement: As soon as possible Remuneration: Attractive Job Summary: Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the WASH activities in Dolo Ado. The WASH Coordinator will provide technical support in the development of NRC’s WASH programming for water, sanitation and public health promotion activities. He/she will also work closely with WASH Officers in the field to ensure timely delivery of WASH activities, and will assist the Project Manager in overall planning and design of (future) projects. Overall Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and implement NRC both public health and engineering activities (hygiene promotion, water, sanitation, solid waste and vector control) in the Dolo Ado Ethiopia refugees as well as in the host community.
Advice on quality control of all WASH activities – travel regularly to all the NRC implementation sites assessing the adherence to the set construction and M&E procedures.
Assess and advise on capacity building needs within the team to ensure effective developments of the quality standards for the WASH activities.
Preparation of reports, guidelines and other strategic documentation.
To lead training and hygiene promotion components to ensure public health activities are implemented as part of a well-coordinated one-programme approach both in the camps and host community.
To ensure minimum standards of technical quality in all activities and interventions, which are technically appropriate, realistic, in line with project specific objectives and on budget.
Undertake contract management and tendering processes of the diverse contractors related to construction works and Public health promotion.
To support the work of the WASH Officers PHP in engagement with communities in implementation and mechanisms to increase their level of accountability management of improved resources on completion of the project’s activities.
To assess the quality of works complete and incomplete and make recommendations for improvement or modification as part of an ongoing monitoring mechanism.
As per NRC performance management model, line manages the WASH Officers giving attention to learning and development through frequent training needs assessments (TNAs) and performance reviews.
To provide technical inputs for the submission of interim and final donor reports as per the conditions of secured funding.
To provide detailed monthly reports to the PM, ARRA and UNHCR indicating progress against objectives and critical bottlenecks for all WASH Activities.
To support the PM, at local level coordination and lobbying as required.
To support development and costing of project proposals by playing a lead role in technical assessments, as required by PM
Job Requirement
Required Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills
§A first degree in Environmental Health, Public health, Water engineering from recognized university/college or any other related discipline.
Experience in managing and implementing WASH program, water supply, solid waste, and vector control and latrine construction.
At least 4 years’ practical experience with an INGO in appropriate WASH Programme preferably in refugee camps.
Experience in staff management and development and supervisory roles
Good analytical skills, with an ability to translate analysis into recommendations for practical action, including concept note and proposal development.
Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE and links to emergency and longer-term development practice.
Proven experience of effective integration of gender in public health programming
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Diplomacy and tact, to be able to liaise, negotiate and plan with government officials, other agency staff, local leaders and community representatives.
Cultural sensitivity and an ability to live under difficult conditions with very little amenities.