DIMENTION OF THE ROLE

• This position is generally based at the Country Office of Plan International Ethiopia.
• The post holder will report to the SunWaSH Project Manager and will be technically responsible for all the emergency response WASH and construction program budget based on the annual and/or multiyear resilience building plan.  
• The post holder will manage all emergency WASH and Construction related projects and supervises field-based emergency WASH and Constriction based at the program area and/or specific project field level. She/he will work to ensure smooth working environment between the country office emergency response team and the field respective Staff.
• The post holder is responsible to manage program design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of all emergency WASH and construction projects programs. 
•  The post holder supports the country program emergency response and recovery in formulating specific and overall emergency WASH and construction response interventions at country-office level by planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation particularly the engineering aspects.
• She/he ensures smooth teamwork within and across the other response sectors and sustainable development while enhancing integration among others.
• Key components of the position include operationalization of the country emergency WASH and construction with its elements of all engineering design, drawing, specification and BoQ as well as ensuring the all change order request (COR) should properly manage pre-construction, during construction and after construction. The post holder should prepare the as built drawing.  

Assessment, Program design, Planning and implementation

• Ensure quality emergency WASH and construction project/program delivery at all levels of the project cycle management in line with WaSH and construction engineering perspectives.
•  Develop and oversee comprehensive and assessment based emergency WASH and construction projects/programs which could be child, young girls and women cantered in collaboration with communities, government partners and Plan International Ethiopia staff at all levels with respect to WaSH and Construction engineering design, drawing, specification and others.
• Provide technical support to field and country office staff on emergency WASH and construction projects/programs with respect to engineering perspective.
• Ensure that all emergency response WASH and construction projects/programs are technically sound and are aligned to the Plan’s, global priorities, country strategic plan, country programs objectives and principles.
•  Develop necessary guidelines and technical design to facilitate the implementation of emergency WASH and construction intervention activities under the established local level procedures, country programs, national and global standards and norms.
• Approve and/or prepare the construction payment certificates for emergency WASH and construction projects which could be certified and/or approved by other coordinators or specialist recommended by and in line with Plan’s procurement and construction guideline and procedures.
• Ensure adequate monitoring, reporting and acquittal of WASH and construction response activities in accordance with Plan’s humanitarian accountability framework and common Humanitarian Standards, and essential and resource gaps.
• Ensures all personal understand and carry out their duties in accordance with humanitarian principles, core values, Code of Conduct and the SPHERE standards.

Resource mobilization

• Mobilize resources and develop emergency WASH and Construction funding portfolio through conducting rapid needs assessments and provide possible option of engineering solution for the gaps.
• Undertaking quality and reliable technical feasibility studies and prepare designs and bills of quantities and tender documents for emergency WASH and construction project to facilitate timely and quality resource mobilization.
• Supporting the development and implementation of emergency WASH and construction projects at all levels based on Plans’ corporate procedures to enhance resource mobilization efforts to save the lives of disaster affected children and communities. 
• Map plan international intervention area using ArcGIS, Global Mappers and other in order produce sound map and submit for SunWaSH project Manager in due time.
• Ensure all intervention areas’s maps are update in ArcGIS in quarterly basis. 

Monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure the recommended practices of Core Humanitarian Standard for quality and accountability (CHS) and WASH sphere standards being both of them are quality assurance monitoring and evaluation tools for the humanitarian response with respect to waSH and construction
• Following the emergency WASH and construction project planning, monitor the implementation processes, coordinate mid-term and final evaluations and document best practices that will be helpful for learning’s and sharing for others particularly of engineer aspects.
• Prepare and submit quality periodic technical or engineering reports for SunWaSH Project Manager in a timely manner according to Plan International, donor and government requirements.

Program integration and mainstreaming

•  Internalize the child protection policy of Plan and be vigilant to report all child protection concerns and look for responding action in all walk of the emergency response management period.
• Mainstream gender, disaster risk reduction, inclusion and environmental protection in line with child cantered community development approach in the emergency response project management at all levels to enhance appropriate participation of stakeholders and help them to play a leading role.
• Nurture the collaboration and provide support for emergency program in order to develop plans that integrate with other emergency response thematic areas.
• Enhance the team spirit and work in collaboration with other development and emergency response staffs to ensure resilience building through programmatic and conceptual understanding. 

Partner development and strengthening

• Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of project staffs partners in WaSH and Construction design, drawing, specification and BoQ etc.
• Provide high level guidance to field staff on WaSH and construction for project staffs for enhanced and quality response project implementation.
• Ensure adequate project staffs consultation on design, drawing and BoQ and Specification and others in order ensure all staffs equal understanding in engineer concept. 

Communication and Working Relationships

•  To maximize impact through the optimized contributions of others, the post holder will be required to initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, including with all Plan International staff.
• Effective working relationships within Plan are also essential. The job holder will have frequent communication with CO and PA program emergency response and other functioning department teams.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Hydraulic /Civil / Water Resources Engineering or related field with minimum 5 years of work experience in emergency WASH response.
• Master’s degree on the above mentioned area is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of key programmatic areas relevant to WASH emergency response under the country program.
• Additional experience and commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to respond for disaster affected people.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Solid experience on Engineering softwares9 (Auto-CAD, waterCAD, waterGEMS, ArcGIS and others) is mandatory 

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge on emergency WASH, construction and the sector environment.
• Understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards which are workable by sector. 
•  Knowledge of human resource and coordination role from general and organization perspectives.
• Understand organizational principles, systems and have the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level for disaster affected population.
• Knowledge of child-rights programming particularly Child Protection in Emergency, CPiE
• Knowledge of participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

Skills to the Post

• Conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues
• Have good writing and oral communication skills, including presentation.
• Experiences in resource mobilization through preparation of emergency response WASH proposals.
• Understands budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to provide team leadership and communicate effectively.
• Ability to conduct assessment, analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in 13 April 2022. Qualified candidates should submit the application using the link provided below:

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This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.