Immediate Vacancy announcement

Position tittle:                 WASH officer

Work unit:                      South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, South West Ethiopia, Sidama Regions.

Reports to:                      WASH Program coordinator

Duty station:                   Hamer and Dasenech (1), Karat zuria, Alle, (1), Segen and     

                                   Derashe (1), Tercha, Kechi, Selti and Dara (1)                     

Number of positions:      4 (Four)

Position grade:                4

Duration of contract:       6 months with possible extension per project period

I. Job Summary

The water, sanitation and hygiene Officer supports the development and preparation of the WASH programs and will implement the water, sanitation and hygiene project activities. The officer is responsible mainly to implement the WASH activities.

 II. Duties and Responsibilities

·       Understand and work for the organization vision, mission and values.

·       Provide technical advice to WASH coordinator on all water, sanitation and hygiene issues;

·       Implement water, sanitation and hygiene works.

·       Provide technical support to key stakeholders, as needed and appropriate;

·       Provide monthly, quarterly, biannually and annually reports to WASH coordinator.

·       Meet project goals, objectives, outputs and requirements

·       Promote positive team environment between staff;

·       Support the operations and project teams to ensure the efficient and proper use of materials, finance and equipment’s.

·       Regularly conducts project site visits evaluate the progress and quality of the work;

·       In collaboration with local government officials, facilitates WASH activities and community mobilization;

·       Prepare and submit project reports upon completion of the project.

·       Oversees the repair and maintenance of any substandard water schemes.

·       Perform regular on-site supervision of WASH activities (both new activities and maintenance)

·       Meet deadline to accomplish assigned works on due date and additional activities which is given by district WASH coordinator or program manager.

Job Requirements

Requirements

·       Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in water supply and environmental engineering, Civil engineering, construction management or related field;

·       Work Experience

5 years for BSc, and 10 years for diploma relevant work experience in rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene, experience on emergency response is more advantageous.

·       Special Training

Water CAD, Auto Cad, Epanet software, Computer literate, working knowledge of English

Other Requirements

We are searching for a reliable, deadline-driven WASH officer to execute WASH activities at at Dasenech, Hamer, Alle, Karat zuria, Segen, Derashe, Tercha, Keche, Silte and Dara Woredas of in our intervention regions CE,SE, SWE and Sidama regions. The WASH officer responsibilities include the quality as per agreed standards and

·       practical experience in water well drilling works, and surface water development

·       Communicate clearly, and is able to facilitate workshop;

·       Has a good communication skill, both written and oral;

·       Build team spirit and resolve conflict, adapt to the teams to fit in well;

·       Set high standards for quality of work and coordinates group activities;

·       Manage time efficiently, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones

·       Computer skills for project activities reporting;

·       Good ethical and moral values

·       Understanding and respecting gender equalities, child protections and human right.

·       Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly and effectively

The person should ensure that projects stay within budget and that required materials and equipment are available.

To be successful as a WASH officer, you should demonstrate a sound understanding of safety regulations be able to transfer this knowledge to your team. Officers should be identifying problems and find feasible solutions to the projects.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit a CV, motivation letter and credentials document  before the closing date of this announcement. THIS LINK

Only successful candidates will be contacted and women applicants from Woredas are encourage.

NB: Please note that Imagine1day is not expect you to pay any types of payments to process recruitment and selection.