WASH Officer

Role Purpose 

The main purpose of the job is to implement an Emergency WASH Rapid Response mechanisms project that mainly focuses to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all and improving Hygiene promotion services. The post holder will report to the WASH RRM Project Coordinator and will based at Debre Birhan Sub Offic.

Accountability & Responsibility 

• The post holder will have responsibility for the feasibility study, detail design, BOQ, contract management, regular monitoring, WASH construction supervision, quality control, and report preparations of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene facilities.
• Provide technical support to Woreda staff and WASHCO members for the planning and implementation of WASH and hygiene practices at the host community, school, and health facility levels in the IDPs
• Work in collaboration with IDP representatives, local water and health staff such as community health workers, and community mobilizers to implement regular growth monitoring and growth promotion activities
• Support and promote target selection and lead community dialogue sessions.
• Facilitate and lead the district stakeholder for the Implementation and integration of WASH and health and nutrition projects.
• Collect and record any documentation about the project history for learning, and reporting 
• She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia the respective field staff and across the WASH, health, and nutrition partners;
• Accountabilities
• Project design, implementation, and reporting
• Responsible for the quality standard of all construction/rehabilitation works
• Monitor construction/rehabilitation quality in line with the standard
• Responsible for hygiene and sanitation promotion works
• Coach project and government staff on how to undertake ongoing technical support
• Conduct field feasibility study on new project sites
• Follow up proper management of construction sites and take a measurement, and quality control, give instructions with the consultation of the WASH coordinator and other hierarchies 
• Establish and facilitate training for the beneficiary at community, Education, and health facilities/ institutions.
• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness, and general quality in water supply, sanitation, and Infrastructure project design, planning, implementation of projects, and Construction Supervision and Contract Administration.
• Close monitoring and follow-up for smooth and on-time project implementation.
• Participate in Preparing and developing in consultation with appropriate stakeholders’ annual and multi-year project plans.
• Record and share good practices and case stories achievements of the project
• Participate and contribute to the quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports.
• Manage and organize training, workshops, and meetings that concern the project at all district levels.
• Field supervision and quality control of the construction of borehole, Rural, and urban-piped water supply projects, rehabilitation, and expansion of civil works, and construction of VIP Latrine.
• The post holder is expected to develop a standard design for all infrastructure supported by the Plan based on the humanitarian and government standard.
• Participate in the bid process, Prepares Bid documents, and construction agreements, and coordinate contract awards.
• Prepare take-off sheet, payment certificate, material, and labor cost  estimation for payment and planning

 Policy engagement and networking

• In addition to the WASH coordinator, he/she can serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project areas that have relevance to the project implementation, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and influence policy that maximizes the impact of the project.
• Establish links and good relationships with relevant district government authorities, UNICEF organizations, NGOs, academic and research institutions, and the media, in water, sanitation, and hygiene to draw information and knowledge for project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Makes follow-up and proper documentation and share of district government information, and strategies with respect to water sanitation and hygiene.

Partnership development and strengthening

• Periodically collect project-related and relevant information about other organizations working within the target districts to gain institutional knowledge of the environment.
• Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnerships for enhanced quality project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of WASHCOs, clubs, and local partners in project management.
• For smooth project implementation project Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators

Donor Reporting

• Prepare and provide all the necessary technical and information inputs to prepare quarterly, mid-term, and yearly reports and end-of-project report deliverables, as per standard templates and direction provided, including all narrative and financial content and associated annexes.
• Prepare and submit monthly narrative reports, including updates on project progress and outstanding issues to the line manager and communication department as necessary.
• Identify and communicate any issues related to project delay to the line manager, and other concerned bodies and include relevant mitigation/contingency plans.
• Assist and ensure that results of any internal Plan-led or external donor-led audits are addressed.
• Provide technical support for government partners and program unit staff on effective M and E applications. 
• Identify, document, and disseminate best practices, success stories, and stories of changes from within and outside the Plan to staff and other development partners.
• Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely.
• Ensure all project documentation is filed and organized for accountability purposes.
• Program beneficiaries, local government sector offices, particularly zonal and Woreda Agricultural Office, Zonal and Woreda water development offices and. NGOs operating in PA. 

Child Protection and Gender Equality Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Plan’s child protection policy through implementing the policy in its entirety, and report any actual or potential risk situations following the reporting procedures, being aware of abuse and risks to children, being vigilant, and becoming familiar with the Child Protection Policy.
• Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and the importance of gender equality and respect for diversity within the Plan and amongst partners and community members.
• The staff and partners understand Child protection and gender equality policies.
• Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of project implementation.
• Ensure enough budget and resources are allocated for gender equality activity in their respective area annual plans and project activities.
• Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity-building activities on gender as part of the regular work at the field level.
• Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective project from gender equality perspectives.
• Plan Ethiopia has put in place a CP policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign.

 Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

•  Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
• Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
• Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
• Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
• accountable for ensuring we are a safe organization for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

• Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
• Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
• Focuses resources to drive change and maximize long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
• Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

• Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
• Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
• Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
• Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.