About Swiss Church Aid/HEKS

Swiss Church Aid/HEKS is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Swiss Church Aid / HEKS works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Swiss Church Aid / HEKS engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation and runs around 200 projects in more than 30 countries. Swiss Church Aid / HEKS is a member of the ACT Alliance.

In Ethiopia, Swiss Church Aid/ HEKS implements development and humanitarian interventions with focus on natural resource management, climate change adaption, conflict transformation, water, hygiene & sanitation, and inclusive markets.

Swiss church Aid/HEKS is looking for a committed and competent WASH Officer for a humanitarian intervention in Borana. The position holder will report to field office coordinator

Job Description

Key areas of responsibilities are:

• Responsible for the implementation of the Emergency WASH component of the project in three target woredas of Borana zone
• Develop detailed work plan and implement the project as specified in the work plan
• Carry out detail design of WASH structures.
• Identify design alternatives, ensure designs are up to the standard and make sure compliance with national and humanitarian standards
• Prepare/revise BOQs, technical specifications and drawings, review tenders and payment certificates as deemed necessary
• Support and lead implementation of sanitation and hygiene promotion activities
• Keep track of and monitor the progress of construction/rehabilitation activities promptly identifying any current or potential challenges
• Ensure that water trucking services are delivered as per the project plans and standards
• Provide on the job training for water trucking monitors on water quality checking and reporting
• Ensure equitable potable water distribution in the water trucking system, in line with the minimum water supply as per SPHERE / Borana zone WASH cluster standards
• Build and maintain good relationships with local authorities, other organizations and actors
• Provide day to day encouragement and feedback when necessary, so that field staffs work effectively, and carry out activities in relation to importance
• Write technical reports, report regularly to the Field Office Coordinator on the project progress and other relevant issues on a regular basis as required
• Update and keep record and data on the daily water delivery monitoring sheet and submit on a weekly basis to supervisor
• Regularly participate in zone and woreda level WASH cluster meetings and other coordination forums as necessary
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Contract: fixed basis: 6 months with possibility of extension

Company profile https://www.ethiojobs.net/company/9736/HEKS-Ethiopia/

Job Requirements

Education, Qualifications & other knowledge

• Education: BSc Degree in water supply and environmental engineering, Water Resources engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience preferably in an NGO setting
• Language Skills: Good verbal and written command of English, and Afan Oromo is required
• Computer literacy: Literacy of technical software (AUTOCAD, WATERCAD, etc.)
• Experience and understanding of pastoral areas, context, livelihoods and culture
• Experience of working with the local community and customary institutions at grassroots level

Desirable Qualities, Skill and Competence

• Demonstrable experience in implementing emergency WASH projects
• Ability to understand financial requirements of projects and to manage activities in line with project budget
• Accountability and responsiveness within areas of responsibilities
• Ability to generate timely and quality reports
• Gender sensitive and experience with inclusive approach (work with people with disabilities, extreme poor families, minorities IDPs, and other marginalized groups)
• Ability to understand the cultural context of the rural community and use that culture as an input for community mobilization
• Good communication and coordination skills, preferably with the community and woreda line departments government
• Commitment to Swiss Church Aid/HEKS organizational values
• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified applicant can apply through: CLICK HERE