Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery, and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview/Summary: 

The Position mainly involves undertaking rapid Environmental Health (EH) need assessments and implementing emergency WASH response. The EHO will be based in Konso Zone of SNPPR Region and can be deployed to other emerging emergency areas localities) of the country program whenever need. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Reports to Senior ERRO /ERR Manager,

• Undertake detail, precise and brief need assessment report.

• Identify potential water supply scheme to rehabilitate and maintain.

• Conduct rapid and detail project assessment, prepare engineering designs, prepare detail bills of quantities, prepare budget estimates in emergency project throughout the country and forward to supervisor for review.

• Prepare clear and detail specification for items to be procured and ensure its procurements are as per set specifications.

• Prepare takeoff sheet for the best quality and quantity constructed WASH facilities and prepare payment for contractors as well as skilled labor.

• Prepares detail Environmental Health physical & financial implementation plan for emerging emergency responses.

• Source and monitor labor required towards implementation of emergency response interventions and ensure the accurate implementation of the same as per standards.

• Follow the progress and implementation of subcontracted emergency response intervention as per the contract.

• Identify, establish and follow-up water trucking and water treatment sites.

• Works closely with, Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards coordinated, optimum and efficient process of the response.

• Works in collaboration with IRC Hygiene Promotion Officers in promotion of safe hygiene practices in Emergency responses which includes Health Promotion activities.

• Produces activity progress reports as per the preset reporting schedule and submit to the supervisor and Emergency Rapid Response Manager.

• Prepare brief emergency related monthly updates.

• Takes additional works as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree/Post Graduate in Water supply engineering, Water Resources, Water Supply Technicians, Construction, or related field from recognized University, College.

• At least 2 years of validated experience for first degree holders in Water resource or Hydraulics Engineering and 1 year for Post  graduate holders with community mobilization activities in the field and WASH experience

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Confirmed practical work experience in construction/rehabilitation of rural water supply systems especially in spring development, plumbing, construction/maintenance of hand dug wells, installation/repair of hand pumps is a must.

• Experience on handling the construction and maintenance of large-scale motorized schemes specifically deep boreholes has added value.

• Practical experience in leading labor and material at construction site.

• Knowledge of SPHERE standard and Project Cycle management is an asset.

• Experience in NGO will be an asset.

• Experience of engineering software’s like AutoCAD and basic computer skill has value.

• Flexible and committed to work under tight condition.

• Having valuable experience to work with government partners and structures is relevant.

• Experience in budget management, Ability to use computer (basic operating systems, AUTOCAD, WATCAD, EPHANET)

• Demonstrated experience in supervising construction works specially water supply schemes is highly required.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: CLICK HERE

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted           

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.