PUBLIC HEALTH Engineering (PHE) ASSISTANT (INT10786)

Employer: Oxfam

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Mehoni, Shire - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 hour ago

Deadline: December, 13/2024 (10 days left)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Degree/ Diploma in public health Engineering, hydraulic engineering, water supply and water resource engineering, or Civil Engineering / related from a recognized academic institution?

Do you have 2-3 years of experience in undertaking community-based Public Health Engineering, construction, and WASH projects within the emergency response?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The main purpose of the position is to manage and implement Oxfam's WASH activities to reduce and mitigate the associated public health risks, through strategic program planning, implementation, administrative support, staff management, review & support of the delivery of PHE component as part of Oxfam Ethiopia humanitarian, resilience building, and emergency preparedness/response program in Tigray region, and contribute to the wider Oxfam Ethiopia program and integration with Livelihood, Gender and protection departments.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned with our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusion in all you do.

Job Requirement

• Degree/ Diploma in Public health Engineering, Hydraulic engineering Water supply and water resource engineering, Civil Engineering / related from a recognized academic institution. Appropriate, relevant, and comprehensive experience in the field of WASH may substitute for the formal qualifications and not vice versa.

• 2-3 years of experience in undertaking community-based Public Health Engineering, construction, and WASH projects within the emergency response.

• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in various techniques of WASH infrastructure construction, management, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of WASH service.

• Experience in developing appropriate training material & strong training skills Knowledge and expertise in undertaking/ administering community-based interventions using community participatory methodologies (CHAST, CLTSH, PHAST, etc.) and enhancing the sustainability of the implemented technologies

• Reasonable command of English, Amharic, and Tigrigna.

• A good understanding of software (AutoCAD, Archi cad, water cad, GIS, GPS, epanet) is mandatory.

• Be willing to live and work in remote field conditions or locations with minimal camping requirements.

• Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles and with the Sphere Humanitarian Charter minimum standards.

• Ability to be a team player, facilitate activity implementation within agreed periods and timeframes, and work innovatively under minimal supervision.

• Experience in collaborating with local partners, including government authorities, NGOs, and community-based organizations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in diverse cultural contexts.

• Alignment with the aims and objectives of Oxfam and commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

• Data Management and Reporting Skills.

• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and implement effective solutions to public health challenges.

• Cultural Competency: Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural nuances that affect public health practices.

• Believes, commits, and Upholds Oxfam’s values (empowerment, accountability, and inclusion), leadership behavior, and code of conduct.

Desirable:

• Is from zonal areas where the project is being implemented and knows the local context

• Knowledge of using Auto cad and Archie cad

• Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ

• Experience in the NGO sector

We offer:

• We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance, and a range of other benefits.

• From the day you join Oxfam, we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the-job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements that might work for you.

NB: As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

How to Apply

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