Summary of the position
The WASH Officer is the field-level position for WASH Program who work in the affected communities in addressing with the emergency WASH or any other emergency rapid response activities. The position spends 80% of his/her time in the field, identifying priority needs, target communities, identify potential water supplies, sanitation and hygiene gaps with communities, local government and leaders, mobilize the communities, ensure the quality and quantity of the planned WASH activities delivered accordingly.
Over all, the scope of the position is to do proper WASH Response activities by using the project document, WASH cluster guideline and SHEPHER standards appropriate in the context of the emergency, actively participate in the WASH Cluster, rapid assessments, rehabilitate water and sanitation facilities, target/verify/distribute the WASH NFI, undertake the Hygiene and Sanitation promotions, Cash transfer program, in joint beneficiary selection/ verification, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluations the project in the affected communities in Gambella region.
Position objectives:
The main objective of WASH Officer position is to successfully delivery the WASH activities planned in the project, ensure community mobilization and local coordination.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Major/key responsibilities.
Conduct rapid assessment, detail assessment, and feasibility assessments at targeted areas using ZOA’s rapid Assessment tools of WASH Project
Organize data and information, Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of projects/ program implementation
Prepare bi weekly and monthly implementation works plans
Prepare design, bills of quantities and order materials and equipment as necessary and submit to the logistics for order and follow up for its delivery
Select proper sites, ensure the quality of WASH facilities to be rehabilitated/constructed, and follow up and ensure its utilization
Supervise the implementation of the project following the established procedures and mechanisms for deployment of material to affected areas
Work with community and local partners in promotion of good hygiene practices using the WASH’Em approach
Establish/activate and train water committees for water supply systems and rural communities on basic care and maintenance of water schemes and facilitate the water scheme managements and water tariff sets as per the WASH co guideline
Monitor and ensure proper management by water committees in Operation and maintenance
Conduct water schemes disinfection, water quality tasting and sanitary survey
Develop, prepare and disseminate IEC/BCC materials that goes with the local context
Organize and facilitate different monitoring and supervisions
Collect the beneficiary data, keep properly with data protection protocol and list the list of WASH NFI beneficiaries
Provide the technical supports, capacitate and build team work with the community facilitators
Work closely with the Woreda and Zonal Water Offices of Gambella region
Supervise all contracted activities under the project if any
Prepare monthly report and Submit to supervisor and technical team
Supervise, capacitate and conduct staff Performance evaluation under his supervision timely and constructively
Take any additional responsibility/ies as requested his/her supervisor or by ZOA
About You
Educational Qualification and Experience
Degree or above in water supply engineering, hydraulic engineering, Public Health/Environmental health or related fields
At least 3 years of experience for Degree in managing from big to small scale water supply system schemes, sanitation facilities design in the rural community and having good knowledge of emergency project management. NGO experience with emergency is preferred
Experience of hygiene approaches like CLTSH, PHAST, school hygiene will be an advantageous
Good command of both spoken and written English and Amharic is a must.
Other Requirements
Basic computer skills (office), Microsoft office, Excel, word
Experience of data analysis software (Arc GIS and SPSS) is an asset
Experience of Engineering Software (Watercad, Epanet and Auto CAD etc)
Knowledge of domestic water supply system hydraulic design
Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required
Experience of community mobilization, training facilitation is an asset
Good in team work, ability to work in hard to reach area and in high work load.
Required Skills
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Data analysis
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AutoCAD or Civil 3D
How To Apply
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via Ethiojobs.net.
CV’s of no more than 3 pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).
“Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position”
Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate.