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Environmental Health Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia
Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering
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2 years - 3 years
Position
2020-06-02
to
2020-06-06
Full Time
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Job Description
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Environmental Health Officer is responsible for proper implementation of life-saving emergency WASH response project through planning, implementing, monitoring and supervision of water supply and sanitation construction activities. The position also requires proper management of staff under his supervision, skilled and unskilled labor, construction materials, equipment & other resources under the project, and reporting regularly. The Environmental Health Officer will directly reports to Senior Environmental Health Officer and directly supervisee staffs based in woredas.
Duty Station: Adama (with frequent field travel)
Contract Duration: Until September 20, 2020 with possibility of extension
Job Requirements
Education: BSc Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Water Supply Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering.
Work Experience: 3 years for BSc Degree or 2 years for MSc Degree holders.
1 year supervisory experience and basic managerial skills.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Demonstrated experience in managing water supply schemes & sanitation facilities construction.
- Knowledge of domestic water supply system of hydraulic design.
- NGO experience on the area of emergency WASH response projects.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and sense of personal integrity.
- Ability to multi-task & carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support.
- Ability to work under pressure & willingness to put in extra hours in emergencies
- Basic computer skills (office), Microsoft office, Excel, word.
- Knowledge of Engineering Software (Water cad, Epanet, Auto CAD, Arc GIS and SPSS).
- Good command of English, Afaan Oromo, and Amharic languages.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encourage to apply on IRC Careers portal ONLY. Please follow the below link to APPLY:
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9176?c=rescue
Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
- Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
- Summary of your qualifications and experience
- Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
- Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
- Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and Safety & Security Policy.
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