LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. 

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. 

LWF Ethiopia’s partners include Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Eyesus (EECMY); Lutheran churches related agencies, the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UN Agencies with whom we are a key implementing partner. 

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.

LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants based on merit regardless of sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability except for affirmative action in a combination of considering competency to bring gender equity. 

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible with others for the study and design of water development schemes and sanitation inline with nature based solution approaches and principles;

• Produce study and design documents construction specifications, bill of quantities & construction schedule for small-scale irrigation, and water supply schemes and sanitation works to be carried out in the project.; 

• Facilitate the water infrastructures, sanitation and hygiene provision to the community on time with the needed quantity and quality;

• Facilitate the work to make the water systems to properly function;

• Facilitate service and maintenance of irrigation and water supply schemes and other equipment are being carried out on time;

• Conduct water resource assessment, baseline and end-line survey and compile reports;

• Supervise water and sanitation works;

• Establish and strengthen water water users associations to create fair water use by the target beneficiaries;

• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly work plans for water supply, sanitation scheme and related works based on the project document;

• Prepare monthly work plan on water work and sanitation and check if all activities are implemented according to the plan. Inform the project coordinator any deviation for timely decision;

• Supervise the up-keeping and check monthly progress records of the work carried out by the laborers;

• Ensure an efficient utilization of water works and sanitation materials and manpower during water supply and sanitation work;

• Supervise the quality and quantity of work of the water supply and sanitation schemes and related construction activities;

• Supervise rehabilitation work of different water supply schemes;

• Prepare necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports of each scheme and submit to the project coordinator on time;

• Responsible for materials & properties allocated for water supply and sanitation scheme;

• Ensure the establishment and strengthening of community water users committee and also make sure that the water and sanitation works are sustainable;

• Follow procedure as outlined in LWF’s policies, staff rules, and other operation manuals and

• Perform any other duties as assigned to him by the project coordinator or his designate.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• M.Sc. or Bachelor Degree in Water Supply Engineering or Water Resource Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering or any other related discipline

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience for MSc and 4 years for BSc degree.

Key competencies:

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills required

• Ability of planning for better future and crisis management

• Interested to work under pressure and in harsh environment

• Knowledge of the Oromifa language is advantageous

• Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

Additional requirement

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

• Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and presentation skills

• An influential communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Local languages;

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through THIS LINK 

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.