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Emergency WASH Officer

World Vision Ethiopia

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Engineering

Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering

Zala

2 years - 4 years

1 Position

2023-06-16

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2023-06-20

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Fields of study

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering

Environmental and Occupational Health And Safety

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Public Health

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Major Responsibility

  • Conduct field level damage assessment, gap and quantify the damage for further action accordingly.  

  • Closely follow and take actions to distribute purchased WASH NFI & ESNFI’s and other items on time and make sure items are not stored for more than a week in warehouse.    

  • Conduct close field supervision to ensure most cost effective and most efficient implementation of the WASH and other related works in line with the plan, available standards, community needs and donor’s requirement.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports as requested. 

  • Make regular contacts and hold discussions with government officials at Woreda and Kebelle levels and also with beneficiaries to create smooth relationships, mutual understanding and support in the area of emergency WASH activities.

  • Facilitate handing over of completed water supply, sanitation and hygiene activities by the project to the beneficiaries in consultation with the concerned government offices and cluster representatives and ensure proper documentations for future reference.

  • Provide timely updates and narrative reports and feedback on the progress of the hygiene promotion activities, challenges and concerns encountered to the Project Coordinator and others as requested in writing and follow up action points.

  • Facilitate payments for vendors/suppliers/contractors, volunteers, trainees and trainers.

  • Supervise, oversee and guide the day-to-day activities of the WASH activities in the project target Woredas.

  • Prepare and review agreements, MOU, if any, that need to be signed with beneficiaries or other parties in accordance with the guidelines/policy of the organization.

  • Review DIP of the project and make necessary adjustments when needed in consultation with the Zonal Team Leader/AP/project manager/coordinator.

Job Requirements

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

  • BSC in Water resource Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health or related fields

Required Professional Experience

  • 2 years for MSC or 4 years for BSc on relevant project/program experience of WASH in an international NGO or similar organization.

  • Solid experience in WASH Project Design, supervision, analysis and report write up, Experience in WASH Cluster engagement has an added value.

  • Experience in using word, excel and other software skills is an asset

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Experience on Community Engagement and Cooperation

  • Experience with emergency WASH activities

  • Full computer and Internet skills including MS Office for word processing, ACCESS or other databases and in database design, graphic presentation and financial spreadsheet programs,

  • Fluent in oral and written English and local language is advantageous. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send their CV with three references using the link: CLICK HERE

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Fields Of Study

Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering

Environmental and Occupational Health And Safety

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Public Health

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