Background

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 recovery of livelihood of the disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions, and emergency response. 

SCOPE:

The Environmental Health/WASH Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth Implementation and Management of WASH program in Melkadida and Kobe Refugee camp, Somali Region. The program focuses mainly on safe water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities. The Environmental Health Manager reports to the Melkadida Camp Manager operationally and technically to the Environmental Health (EH) Coordinator.

Major/key responsibilities:

Management

• Oversee the implementation of the EH program in Melkadida and Kobe Refugee camp to ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and that EH program objectives are met;
• Prepare designs and BOQs for Water and Sanitation infrastructures and supervise quality of construction works;
• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies;
• Conduct regular monitoring and internal evaluations, and conduct annual KPC surveys;
• Contribute in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the EH Coordinator, and Grants team;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Staff Management

• Recruit EH staffs in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
• Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, and orient new staff to the IRC and the EH program
• Provide ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met;
• Provide ongoing supervision, and technical support and guidance to EH staff, and ensure all EH staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation
• In conjunction with camp managers, ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly
• Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities.
• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise.
• Ensure EH staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Grants Management & Reporting

• Manage and oversee all the Environmental Health grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects;
• Prepare finance utilization plan and review monthly financial BVA;
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings;
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required;
• Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources.

Representation & Coordination

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including NGOs, UN agencies, Gov’t representatives and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination;
• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate;
• Attend the WASH coordination meetings or represent the IRC in other relevant forums
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor, FC, DDP or CD.

Job Requirements

• BSc MSc Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering and other Environmental Health related from recognized university.
• At least Five years’ work experience for Degree, Four years for post graduate preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)
• One year senior level management experience and supervising contractors and interaction with international staff and partners and donors.
• Proven management, project planning, organizational, proposal and report writing, excellent representational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.
• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: 

External Link

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.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• 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 from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
• 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.

Professional Standards: 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 Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal 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, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.