Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. 

In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different donors including sponsorship.

Plan International Ethiopia's main purpose is to seek Gender Justice for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Young Women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls, adolescent girls, and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIE will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly 2.1 million Girls, Adolescent Girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2020-2024 and to reach an additional 6.3 million beneficiaries through its interventions.

The position holder will oversee water supply and sanitation facility construction and hygiene promotion activities in a targeted in a target woreda communities: IDP sites, School compounds, and health institutions. Plan International Ethiopia has put in place a CP policy that all of its staff must adhere to and sign.

• The post holder will have responsibility for the feasibility study, detail design, BOQ, contract management, regular monitoring, WASH construction supervision, quality control, and report preparations of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene facilities. 
•  Provide technical support to district staff and WASHCos members for the planning and implementation of WASH and hygiene practices at community, school, and health facility level to the target villages
• Work in collaboration with community members, local health staff such as community health workers and women development army (WDA) to implement regular growth monitoring and growth promotion activities
• Support and promote target selection and lead community dialogue sessions.
• Facilitate and lead the district stakeholder for Implementation and integration of WASH and health and nutrition project.
• Collect and record any documentation about the project history for learning, and reporting 
• She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia the respective field staff sand across the WASH, health and nutrition partners;

Accountabilities

Project design, implementation, and reporting

• Responsible for the quality standard of all construction/rehabilitation works
• Monitor construction/rehabilitation quality in line with the standard
• Responsible for hygiene and sanitation promotion works
• Coach project and government staff how to undertake ongoing technical support
• Conduct field feasibility study to new project sites
• Follow up proper management of construction sites and take a measurement, quality control, give instruction with the consultation of the WASH coordinator and other hierarchies 
• Establish and facilitate training to the beneficiary at community, Education, and health facilities/ institutions.
• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness, and general quality in water supply and sanitation and Infrastructure project design, planning, implementation of projects, and Construction Supervision and Contract Administration.
• Work for effective and efficient thematic area coordination in consultation with the project Health and Nutrition officer and Coordinator and other project staff.
• Close monitoring and follow-up for smooth and on-time project implementation.
• Participate in Preparing and developing in consultation with appropriate stakeholders’ annual and multi-year project plan.
• Record and share good practices and case stories achievements of the project
• Participate and contribute to the quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports.
• Manage and organize training, workshops, and meetings that concern the project at all district levels.
• Field supervision and quality control of the construction of borehole, Rural, and Urban piped water supply project, rehabilitation, and expansion of civil works, construction of VIP Latrine.
• The post holder is expected to develop a standard design for all infrastructure supported by the Plan based on the humanitarian and government standard.
• Participate in the bid process, Prepares Bid documents, and construction agreements, and coordinate contract awards.
• Prepare take off sheet, cost, and material estimation for payment and planning

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

Essential

Educational Qualification and Experience    

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Water Supply, and Environmental Engineering, and related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of total experience of which experience in the WASH sector and experience in emergency WASH is advantageous.
• Experience in WASH facilities construction in a complex and demanding workload.
• Substantial experience in coordinating, mobilizing community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated work experience in designing, supervising, and implementing water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructural programs in the community, school, and health centers.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, within approved security frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, and an ability to train and mentor staff.
• Desired spoken and written English Local language is Desirable .
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases).

Desirable Knowledge

•  Knowledge of the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.
•  Knowledge and experience in supervising infrastructures.
•  In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child-centred community development programming.
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities, and implications to community development.
• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation, and lesson learning systems and the process of project cycle management.
• Experience in implementation of integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition projects.

Skills Specific to the Post and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.
•  Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.
• Ability to interpret financial data, to provide management support to budgetary processes including planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Resilience, adaptability, and flexibility: the ability to operate effectively under a stressful and working environment, often under tight timelines and high donor expectations
• Child centre development and Gender are aware.
• Fluency in English and Amharic languages Knowledge and skill of local languages is a plus.
• High levels of attention to detail and quality

 Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative 

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is March 02, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link. CLICK HERE

Note: This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.