FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential candidates to apply on the following position for Emergency Assistance to the Conflict-Displaced IDPs and Affected Host Communities of Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz Regions, Addressing Immediate Basic Needs and Building Resilience.

Position title:                  Infrastructure Facilitator (Temporary)

Duration of contract:          Three Months

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1 –General Responsibilities

• Makes the community participate in the construction activities;
• Establish and follows up the participation of community's committee in the construction activities;
• Collects information about the progress of completed activities and assist handing over process of the completed constructions to the respective beneficiaries and concerned line offices;
• Ensures that construction materials are properly utilized for the overall activities which are implemented via the project and cross checks the payments are properly received by the respective workers;
• Promotes positive relationship with the concerned local governments;
• Assists the immediate supervisor in conducting surveys and in preparing design document to the planned construction activities;
• Conducts water quality tests before and after implementation and keeps records;
• Pays daily wages of laborers and organizes the record;
• Prepares performance reports for the overall activities which are under the project/program in consultation with his immediate supervisor;
• Performs other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor;
• Prepares working plans and schedules;
• Makes available materials and other resources necessary for all construction as per the design;

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚       Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚       Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located. 

⮚       Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security. This includes, but not limited to, personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚       Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚       Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚       All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Job Requirements

Requirements;

• BSc in Civil Engineering, Irrigation Engineering/Hydraulic Engineering or relevant field of study.
•  At least 1 Year experience in a similar position preferably in an International NGO setting.
• NGO Experience is an advantage
• Computer literate, Interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm about the Heartbeat of FHE

How to Apply

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org 

Candidates MUST refer the position title on the subject line of their emails and applications