Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide - Ethiopia Programme would like to invite dynamic and creative applicants for the following positions:
Job title: WaSH officer
Reports to: Emergency WaSH project Manager
Required No: 2 (Two)
Duty station: Dheka Suftu/Filtu and Kersdaula Woreda
Duration of contract: 6 months.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the WasH officer position is to ensure water trucking activities and WaSH infrastructures are implemented effectively and professionally as per the standard design, specification and guidelines of the project. To ensure latrine and water supply construction projects are implemented in line with project proposals and plans on time ensuring quality and adherence to national, international and Concern guidelines To ensure effective participation in and ownership of the project by communities and stakeholders through liaison, coordination and communication among Concern’s WASH program staff, communities/beneficiaries and other stakeholders for sustainable program results and outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordination and networking
Ø To liaise with Government and other relevant actors as requested by the line manager
Ø Establish good working relationship with Concern staff, government bodies and other stakeholders
· Technical Support and Facilitation
Ø Manage and oversee water trucking activities, latrine and water supply construction projects in Dheka Suftu (Kersdaula) woreda.
Ø Ensure strong project management of construction and water trucking activities so that projects are designed and implemented on time, within scope and budget and achieve high quality outputs
Ø To work along with the hygiene promotion team in all the processes of latrine site selection and monitoring emergency water trucking.
Ø Supervise and manage water technician and water trucking monitors.
Ø Mentor closely the hired contractors are doing as per the agreed BoQ and specification.
Ø Prepare take off sheet and payment certificate.
Ø Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
Ø Ensure that cross cutting issues are mainstreamed into E-WaSH programmes
Ø Provide regular progress reports to E-WaSH project manager
Ø Prepare WASH standard drawings and bills of quantities as required
Ø Prepare technical training materials to water technician, water trucking monitors and WaSHCO’s.
· Planning, Reporting and Accountability
Ø Assist in the preparation of the WaSH proposals
Ø Assist the E-WaSH manger in budget forecasting
Ø Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports
Ø Prepare weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly, quarter reports of project progress on time.
Ø Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
Ø At all times adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.
Ø Give technical support to the field staff on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, inequality and DRR in the implementation of WaSH and Infrastructure activities
· Additional Duties
Ø Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of program objectives.
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· Qualifications and Experience Required
Ø Diploma/BSc. in Hydraulics, Sanitary or Water Resource Engineering from recognized university.
Ø Minimum of 5 years of experience for Diploma holders and 2 years for degree holders in WaSH activities at community, health institutions and schools in emergency settings
Ø Appropriate technical skills training and computer software; practical knowledge of Autocad is a must.
Ø Excellent written and spoken English and Somali language
Ø Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner.
Ø Experience implementing Emergency WaSH projects an advantage
Ø Knowledge of participatory processes
Ø Team work
Ø Analytical skills
Ø Interpersonal communication
Ø Capacity Building/Trainings
Ø Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
Ø Committed to CWW’s vision, mission and core values
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