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Job Title:

Field WASH Coordinator

Vacancy posting date:

October 4,2022

Closing Date:

October 14,2022

Duty Station:

North Gondar

Employment Type:

Salary:

As per the organization scale

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

The WASH coordinator is a management position that involves planning, management, and monitoring of the WASH program (water systems, sanitation infrastructures, hygiene promotion, and capacity building of staff) in the North Gondar zone. He/She is responsible for the overall management of WASH projects including site assessment, site identification, proposal development, design of the water systems, preparation of BoQ, specifications, and drawings. The position requires supervising Sanitation and Hygiene promotion, and WASH officers.  The position also requires proper management of the financial, material, and other resources under the program and reporting periodically to the supervisor. The WASH coordinator report to the Field program Coordinator

Role and Responsibilities:

·       Conduct /update WASH assessment in the drought-affected woredas of North Gondar hotspot woredas in collaboration with governmental sector offices.

·       Develop WASH proposals based on the need assessments, identified gaps, and requests of the zonal, and woreda sector offices and in collaboration with the Addis WASH team.

·       Prepare detailed activity, procurement, and spending plan on the available grants; and follow-on monthly bases the actual execution and spending budget.

·       Liaises with HR/Admin, Logistics, and Finance departments to ensure smooth operations of WASH activities.

·       Manage maintenance/installation of water systems including construction/rehabilitation/maintenance of water systems, procurement & supply of electromechanical parts, rehabilitation materials, etc,

·       Oversee stores management and liaise with the logistics to ensure that bi-weekly checks are made on site stores and stock records

·       Ensure that all constructed, rehabilitated water and sanitation facilities has to be kept in soft and hard copies

·       Prepare ToR related to WASH activities (Training, assessment, field visits) and review the contract documents in collaboration with logistics

·       Organize trainings for WASHCo, and staff as required

·       Produce all the necessary designs and bills of quantities, specification, necessary drawings for the water system and prepare follow up guidelines for the required equipment, goods, tools and materials.

·       Ensure that all water supply, and sanitation infrastructures constructed or rehabilitated meet the highest quality.   

·       Participate on the end evaluation of the program and surveys

Administrative and Coordination

·       Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities to IMC, WASH program Coordinator, WASH Manager and M&E team as required (monthly, quarterly and final reports)

·       Maintain close relationship with relevant Regional, woreda line offices, Kebele administration

·       Prepare performance targets with field officers and support FM and Field Coordinator on the staff evaluation process.

·       Assigned additional responsibilities as required

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in civil, water resource, environmental engineering, or another related field.

• Four+ years’ experience in WASH activities, preferably in a humanitarian setting

• Experience in supervising staff and interacting with other partners

• Proven management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email, and database experience.

• Ability to work under pressure in an emergency.

Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these standards to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.