Position Title: Specialist, WASH Engineer 

Department: WASH

Reports to: Manager, WASH Engineer 

Level: TBD

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: December 7, 2023

Who we are?

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, Water and Sanitation, HIV and reproductive health. PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long-term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries.  For more information, please visit www.psi.org.

PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs for Wash and sanitation, HIV/AIDS and child survival. These programs are creating realistic opportunities for both private and public sector partners to make long-term investments that help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable lead healthier lives.  This Job Description states the responsibilities of the Finance and Grants Director of PSI/Ethiopia.

We are looking for an experienced engineer to help high quality technical work of the PSI/Ethiopia WASH team adhere to high standards of technical competence and quality in oversight of water supply and small-scale irrigation construction and rehabilitation activities. The specialist, WASH Engineer should have strong engineering, communication, supervisory skills, and the ability to create and review technical specifications that translate into workable implementation solutions in selected drought and conflict affected communities in Ethiopia. 

Key Result Areas:

• Supervise top-level engineering oversight of new and rehabilitation construction of water supply and small-scale irrigation to be carried out by the implementing partner and contractors.

• Quality of water and small-scale designs, specifications, bills of quantity, and standards of construction for water facility.

• Quality and standard water supply and small-scale irrigation facilities

• Regular supervision and tracking of progress of the construction activities.

• Technical feedback, and assure quality results under effective, sustained community management. 

• Closely relationship with WASH teams and implementing partners.

 Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Manager, WASH Engineer, you will:

• Supervise top-level engineering oversight of new and rehabilitation construction of water supply and small-scale irrigation to be carried out by the implementing partner and contractors.

• Review and provide recommendations on the technical appropriateness of the designs, specifications, bills of quantity, and standards of construction for water facility construction in a variety of settings.

• Schedule frequent travel to construction sites in several regions to oversee and report on the quality of water supply and small-scale irrigation facilities under construction or rehabilitation by PSI’s consortium partner.

• Conduct regular review meetings with the WASH team, consortium partners, and other stakeholders to track the progress of the construction activities.

• Provide corrective technical feedback, and assure quality results under effective, sustained community management. 

• Closely work with WASH teams and implementing partners to establish good relationship and achieve better results.

Your deliverables:

• Supervision plans and reports with clear recommendations.

• Written and verbal comments documented for consortium partners with follow-up actions monitored closely.

• Technical quality assessment tools and reviews.

• Program briefs, learning notes (in English), and other communication products.

• Progress reports (or sections). 

Job Requirements

What are we looking for? The basics

• MSc/BSc in Water Engineering or related field

• Minimum six years for MSc and eight years for BSc, of water engineering experience, preferably with development or emergency/humanitarian organization

• Have practical experience on Engineering software’s (AutoCAD and EPHANET /WATERCAD is mandatory) others related software’s skills are considers a plus.

• Positive record of interaction with USAID and other project stakeholders is a major plus. 

• Significant work and supervisory experience (resulting in sustained operation and success) in the construction and rehabilitation of drinking water and small-scale irrigation facilities.

• Demonstrated excellence in technical quality assurance and improvement, with ability to document processes and operationalize action tracking systems in a digestible way with clear updates to management and staff.

• Strong interpersonal and English written and oral communication skills is required.

What would get us excited?

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with teams.

• Strong writing and presentation skills, particularly related to technical and WASH-related topics.

• Previous experience in doing similar work in a development and emergency context.

• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory, proficiency in Amharic is a plus.

• Experience working in drought and conflict-affected area is a plus.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Specialist, WASH Engineer Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline is December 7, 2023. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.