WaterAid is an international development NGO based in London since 1981 and working in 26 countries in the world and working in Ethiopia since 1983. WaterAid’s aim is to help poor people in developing countries to achieve lasting and sustainable improvements to transform lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices.
WaterAid based in Ethiopia (WAE) would like to hire professionals for its Burie Project in Amhara region, West Gojjam Zone, Burie Town.
Reporting to : Program Coordinator
Duty Station : Amhara, West Gojjam Zone, Burie Town
Level / Grade : 4
Travel Required
Purpose of the Position: The main purpose of the job is to facilitate programme planning, agreements, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation with the local communities and the government. It is entrusted with ensuring efficient and cost effective operations of all functions of the program (sector support-influencing, service delivery, capacity building, learning and documentation) towards the fulfillment of the strategic objectives of the organization and the Woreda.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate to plan, coordinate and control activities of the project jointly with the Woreda; Programmatic team in line with the direction given to him by the Programme Coordinator;
Take part in the development of the proposal in line with WASH development strategy of the country;
Conduct design of the project water supply schemes and sanitation facilities to the standard;
Involve in contract administration of WASH facilities that will be implemented and/or sub contracted for private contractors;
Ensure the implementation of the designs as per WaterAid standard;
Involve in WASH program development of the Woreda as part of the program development team;
Develop budgeting system that can be used to monitor and control expenditures;
Establish smooth working relationship with communities, local administration and other development partners in the Woreda and beyond;
Develop ideas for policy influencing guidelines and agendas at local level that will feed in the regional and national level;
Establish contacts and relationships at different level to exchange information;
Supervise, lead, guide and support technical staff and foremen of the project at the project level;
Develop internal guidelines and procedures for WASH project and program implementation;
Administer cash, property and personnel of the projects as assigned by the Program Coordinator and WaterAid Ethiopia;
Prepare plans and reports for programs and budgets on monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually;
Develop budgeting system that can be used to monitor and control expenditures;
Evaluate workmanship quality & expenditure at the end of each month and the financial year;
Prepare periodic physical and financial reports and submit to the program coordinator and project manager at WaterAid Ethiopia;
Work closely with the Water supply officers of WaterAid Ethiopia and get direction and support as required;
Plan, direct and control the operation of activities assigned;
Guide and supervise the implementation of activities;
Share information with relevant institutions and participate in the documentation, learning and dissemination of lessons learned;
Conduct community assessment and make recommendations about the needs and vulnerabilities of targeted populations in regards to water, sanitation and hygiene issues;
Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develop local capacity for long term sustainability;
Ensure implementation of planned WASH activities as per the proposal and donor requirements;
Facilitate in conducting construction quality control of WASH facilities;
Facilitate preparation of business plan and operation and maintenance manual;
Conduct data collection, study and design of WASH projects;
Undertake review/preparation of bill of quantities, specifications and contract documents;
Integrate public health concepts into engineering programs;
Establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact, in accordance with existing monitoring and evaluation guidelines;
Provide regular reports on program status;
Participate and play key role to conduct midterm evaluation and facilitate final evaluation;
Undertake any other activities as requested by the program coordinator and WaterAid Ethiopia;
Facilitate development of learning objectives along with the program team with the leadership of the Program Coordinator;
Identify policy issues and discuss with policy team.
Job Requirement
Education and year of experience:
MA in or B.Sc. degree on Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related fields;
Minimum of 4 years of proven and progressive work experience, preferably in NGOs.
Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities:
Track record of successful work experience and results in the area of program or project study and design, study and implementation of WASH project, preferably in NGOs;
Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, e.g., government offices at different levels, partners, other NGOs and networks;
Firm belief in team work, equity and inclusion like gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach and sustainable development;
Commitment to values and working styles of WAE.
Proficient in computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point);
Internet browsing skills;
Good written and spoken English language;
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to communicate information accurately;
Personal Characteristics / Skills:
The Water Engineer should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
Respect;
Accountability;
Courage;
Excellence;
Building partnership;
Stress tolerance;
Building commitment;
Collaboration;
People focus
Fluent in local language both in spoken and written