Job by The International Rescue Committee July 7 2024

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BACKGROUND:

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 and currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

1. Position: Water Technician Assistant

 

Job description

The Assistant water technician is reported to the Water technician officer, to be responsible for the installation & ensuring the operation of submersible pumps and generators installed to supply safe water to the Sherkole/Kurmuk Reception center population and the position holder as accurate maintenance/service pumps, generator, pipe installations, training of Operation and Maintenance teams on a timely manner.

Major Responsibilities:

Coordination and representation

  • Represent the IRC and Work closely with RRS and UNHCR for refugee setting and local intervention Region, Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the project.
  • Ensures that all generators have enough back up easily moving parts for the genets in consultation with his supervisor.

Project implementation:

  • Serve as a main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc.) and pipe installation of water supply systems of BGRS refugee camps and host community.
  • Prepare detailed specifications including item description, part #, and quantity of spare parts vital to fix identified problems of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, control panels, pipelines, etc) of water supply schemes.
  • Identify & ensure the procurement of minor tools required for the operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including genets, and control panels for pumps.

Monitoring & evaluation:

  • Properly supervise and confirm the quality and quantity of delivery of purchased spare parts and tools.
  • Ensure all the water system maintenance, installation, and construction under the projects are of the highest quality standard and free of technical defects in at intervention camp or local community.
  • Maintain a regular system of project progress monitoring and evaluation.

Capacity building:

  • Coordinate and deliver training on the operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to operators and technicians selected from refugees and host community
  • In collaboration with other EH teams coordinate and facilitate different trainings for WASHCo, EHAs, Water caretakers, artesian, and government partners per the project scope.

Strategy:

  • Provide vital technical support to WASHCo, operators, and technicians in the operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes.

Proposals:

  • Participate in needs assessments in the sector of water and sanitation, hygiene, and health promotion when required.
  • Actively participate in the preparation of proposals, especially log frame, technical description, and budget development and request.

Human Resources / Staffing:

  • Identify staffing needs and assist with recruitment when necessary.
  • Support EH officers, Water technician officers, and water system caretakers with IRC performance reviews.
  • Follow the IRC HR policy at the working workplace.

Supply chain /Finance:

  • Liaise with IRC Administration, supply chain, and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations and appropriate support to ensure smooth project implementation.
  • Raise and/or follow up on purchase requests, conduct equipment, and materials inspections and ensure timely supply of materials to the site.
  • Prepare utilization plans for inventories and work closely with collaborators on effective and efficient use of resources and old grants.

Reporting:

  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor advised of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts.
  • Compile and share the material utilization report every week per site in the intervention woreda.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

  • Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in the IRC Assosa field office.
  • Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Qualifications

  • A diploma plus certificate in Electromechanical or plumbing installation Technology from a recognized institution and experience in surface, submersible, and solar-driven pumps and generator operation & maintenance is helpful.

Preferred experience & skills:

  • 2 years proven experience for Diploma or in operating and maintaining from big to small electromechanical equipment, servicing pump and generator, and pipe installation work.
  • 0-year experience for degree holders.
  • Strong and proven track record to prioritize and deliver on time.
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners at all levels.
  • Ability to manage and work through change proactively and positively.
  • Have received training or certificate in Plumbing and electromechanical preferred.
  • NGO experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English and Local languages.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Language Skills:

  • Communication skills spoken Local language and/or Amharic.

 

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2.Position: Hygiene Sanitation promotion Assistant

Job description

Under the supervision of the EH department, the Hygiene promoter Assistant is responsible for Sanitation and Hygiene promotion activity ensuring safe and effective utilization and maintenance of water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, Organize & ensuring community participation in different Sanitation and hygiene issues that need community engagement, awareness raising, promotion of good hygiene behavioral practices and perform other activities based on supervisor request.

Major Responsibilities:

Coordination and representation

  • Represent the IRC and Work closely with RRS and UNHCR for refugee setting and for local intervention Region, Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the project.
  • Ensure community engagement on WASH facility safe usage.
  • Work constructively within a team and collaborate with other partners.

Project implementation:

  • In collaboration with the EH unit, will contribute to the design of a culturally appropriate Sanitation, water, and hygiene facility.
  • Carry out daily house-to-house visits and hygiene promotion activities on key hygiene messages.
  • Participate in awareness-raising activities.
  • Organize & conduct different mass sanitation campaigns.
  • Mobilize the community to keep the residence area clean and use sanitation facilities safely.
  • Ensure availability of standard message dissemination, the format used, registration, and acceptable media of communication channels.

Monitoring & evaluation:

  • Assist the SHP officer in designing activities that ensure refugees are receiving the correct and accurate information regarding Sanitation and Hygiene and reporting of community needs.
  • Write and submit weekly promotion activities reports to the team leader or SHP officer.
  • Conducting routine follow-up of WASH facility accessibility.

Capacity building:

  • In collaboration with other EH teams organize and facilitate different trainings for community structure, HH leaders, and selected community groups.

Strategy:

  • Provide the necessary technical support to local community health facilities nearby and collaborator implementing partners.

Proposals:

  • Participate in needs assessments in the sector of water and sanitation, hygiene, and health promotion when required.
  • Actively participate in the preparation of proposals, especially log frame, technical description, and budget development and request.

Human Resources / Staffing:

  • Identify staffing needs and assist with recruitment when necessary.
  • Support SHP officer and EH unit for IRC performance reviews.
  • Follow the IRC HR policy at the working workplace.

Supply chain /Finance:

  • Liaise with IRC Administration, supply chain, and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations and appropriate support to ensure smooth project implementation.
  • Raise and/or follow up on purchase requests, conduct equipment, and materials inspections and ensure timely supply of materials to the site.
  • Prepare utilization plan for inventories and work closely with others on effective and efficient use of resources.

Reporting:

  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports and keep the supervisor informed of the WASH software activities and WASH facility inventory.
  • Compile and share the material utilization report every week per site in the intervention area.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

  • Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in the IRC Assosa field office.
  • Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

  • The high school completed with a Health Extension package certificate, certificate, Diploma in nursing, Hygiene sanitation, Sociology, and Social work plus any certificate on a related field.

Preferred experience & skills:

  • 1 year’s relevant Experience for high school completed and for certificate and diploma if there is experience preferred.
  • Strong and proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
  • Strong analytic problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage and work through change proactively and positively.

Language Skills:

  • Communication skills spoken English and preferred Arabic with local language.

 

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