WaSH Officer - Boeing Project

The main purpose of the job is to facilitate program planning, agreements, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of the Boeing Project in collaboration with WaterAid Ethiopia staff, the local communities, and the government. The role is entrusted with ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations of all functions of the project (service delivery, capacity building, learning, and documentation as well as influencing) towards the fulfillment of the strategic objectives of the organization and Boeing project activities at Gimbichu Woreda, East Shoa Zone of Oromia Region. S/he will provide a sufficient level of representation for WaterAid Ethiopia in Addis Ababa Gimbichu Woreda and other forums in relation to the project.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Facilitate planning, coordination, implementation, and reporting of activities of the project jointly with woreda WASH sector offices and program team in line with the direction given to him/her by the Line Manager.
• Take part in the development of the concept notes and proposals in line with the WASH development strategy of the country and WaterAid standards, as necessary.
• Conduct engineering designs of the project water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management facilities to the standard.
• Involve in contract administration of WASH facilities that will be directly implemented and/or sub-contracted for private contractors for the project.
• Ensure the implementation of the designs as per WaterAid standard.
• Develop ideas for policy influencing processes and agendas at a local level that will feed in the regional and national level initiatives.
• Supervise, lead, guide, and support technical staff and foremen and/or the private contractor (s) for the implementation of project activities.
• Evaluate workmanship quality & expenditure at the end of each month and throughout the project period.
• Guide and supervise the implementation of project activities and ensure their quality as per the standard.
• Integrate public health concepts into engineering programs.
• Implement sanitation and hygiene behavior change interventions among communities and health care settings, as appropriate.

Research and Evaluation:

• Conduct community assessment and make recommendations about the needs and vulnerabilities of targeted populations in regard to water, sanitation, and hygiene issues.
• Conduct data collection, study, and design of WASH projects as may be advised.

Systems and procedures:

• Develop internal guidelines and procedures for WASH project and program implementation.
• Develop a budgeting system that can be used to monitor and control expenditures.
• Administer cash, property, and personnel of the projects as assigned by the line manager and technical guidance from the finance team.
• Ensure implementation of planned WASH activities as per the proposal and donor requirements.
• Facilitate preparation of business plan and operation and maintenance manual.
• Undertake review/preparation of bill of quantities, specifications, and contract documents.
• Establish a system to monitor and evaluate program activities and impact, in accordance with existing monitoring and evaluation guidelines.

Learning and development:

• Facilitate the development of learning objectives along with the program team as per the guidance of the line manager.
• Share information with relevant institutions and participate in documentation, learning, and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Ensure that the project engages local stakeholders and develops the local capacity for the long-term sustainability of project initiatives.
• Participate and play a key role to conduct midterm evaluation and facilitate the final evaluation.

Networking:

• Establish smooth working relationships with communities, local administration, and other development partners in Ginbichu woreda and beyond.
• Establish contacts and relationships at different levels to exchange information.
• Identify policy issues and share them with the line manager and program team.

Team Work and Managerial Role:

• Work closely with WaterAid Ethiopia staff, especially with the Senior Design and Quality Engineer, and get technical support and direction as required.

Reporting:

• Prepare narrative and budgets reports of the project monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, and annually as well as periodic updates and submit to line manager.

Safeguarding & Safety & Security:

• Understands and practice the responsibilities of the organization’s Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Gender Policies and Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Adhere to the organization’s local security protocols that have been put in place when working in the office, traveling to the field or undertaking project/program activities.
• Immediately report any health, safety, and security risks and incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point, or CD.
• Behaves and acts in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.

Other:

• Undertake any other activities as requested by the line manager 

Job Requirements

Education and year of experience:

• MSc or B.Sc. degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Civil 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 teamwork, equity, and inclusion like gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach, and sustainable development.
• Commitment to values and working styles of WaterAid Ethiopia.
• Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and other related engineering software.
• Internet browsing skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Amharic languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate information accurately.

Personal Characteristics / Skills:

The WASH Officer 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

How to Apply

The duration of the project is until 31 December 2022.

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world, there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege, or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.