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Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following positions. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision
Job Title | WASH Officer |
Code | 0280 |
Place of Work | Kalafo, Mustahil and Fer-Fer Woredas. |
Program/Unit | ETH-OFDA-Somali Region Drought Response |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 2 |
Length of Contract | 7 Months |
ROLE PURPOSE:
Reporting to the WASH coordinator and Project Coordinator/Manager, the WASH Officer (Engineering) will be responsible for overall implementation, supervision and monitoring of Constructions to promote integration and coordination with the Woreda, partner agencies, and community leaders working in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. And provide technical guidance and training on proper usage/operation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities. Additionally the WASH Officer (Engineering) will provide technical support to emergency responses and to other sectors on environmental health related activities. Over 80% of time will be spent in the field.
KEY AREAS OF SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: -
Program implementation;-
· Support the project Manager and WASH Coordinator in planning, designing, development and overall budgeting and, preparation of all Construction and hygiene and sanitation related documents for implementation of public promotion activities.
· Ensure active participation and involvement of Woreda water and health offices, local government and community structures and beneficiaries in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of environmental health activities.
· In collaboration with local government and community leaders, identify local skilled and unskilled labor, follow SCI established procedures for their engagement, manage and supervise them, keep track of attendance and work log sheet, prepare and ensure timely payment for their labor.
· 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 Mobilizer 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 Wash 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 Wash sector strategy.
· Participate in recruitment and training of WASH Agents and water management committees
· Perform other official duties assigned by the managers of satellite office manager and water, sanitation and hygiene sector head.
Coordination
Reporting
§ To submit biweekly and monthly program activity plans to the Woreda coordinator and Wash coordinator and be responsible for the implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of all project activities.
§ Submit biweekly and monthly activity reports to wash coordinator.
§ Participate in preparation of sector reports for submission to Dire Dawa field offices.
Monitoring and Evaluation:-
Supervision
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
§ Working in consultations with; Wash coordinator, Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter , Water Technician, Wash Officer/Engineer and Community Development Promoters
§ Working to Support; Community Mobilisation Assistant, Sanitation and hygiene Health Agents.
External
· Coordinate and collaborate with Woreda Water and Health Offices and, Kebele leaders and Extension workers
· Support capacity building for Water Management Committees and Sanitation and Hygiene volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
Ø B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Supply and sanitation Hydro-geology/hydrology water management engineering, Environmental Engineering and other related field.
Ø Two/More years of experience in implementation of Construction, related Hygiene & sanitation preferably WASH projects in humanitarian, NGO
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
· Team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds
· Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
· Commitment to the aims and principles of SC including willingness to abide and enforce the Child Safeguarding Policy. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
Desirable
· Language skills in English and Somali.
· Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
· Experience working and building the capacity of partners on technical issues
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