Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position:  1

Contract Duration: December 31, 2025

Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is currently implementing WASH Program in Gazgibla woreda, Wag-Himra zone, Amhara Region, Amhara Region with the objective of reducing the incidence of diarrheal and other related diseases among the most vulnerable populations. The WASH coordinator is expected to assist the Program manager in regular planning, implementation, regular monitoring of the project as well as building relationships.

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in field assessments and surveys in order to map areas requiring new water sources or repairs

• Arrange and coordinate meetings with community leaders in collaboration with other WASH staff

• Provide program support and technical advice with an emphasis on WASH and other projects

• Maintain an overview of the country WASH program(s) and of the regional context, with a view to strategically developing new projects in current sites and / or in surrounding regions.

• Provide any technical advice that is necessary to communities

• Conduct water quality assessments and disinfect sources as required

• Oversee any future water implementation project using community participation

• Request materials from the store as per the need and ensure correct usage

• Ensure there is adequate community involvement in the implementations

• Ensure women and children’s active participation and involvement in the project implementation

• Ensuring sites and communities are ready for the work in advance

• Holding meetings with community leaders and members as needed to resolve problem and conflicts arise due to the program implementation

• Ensuring all communities are given fair chance in the project as per their needs

• Coordinate with SP’s operations department for all WASH logistical needs and making sure all movements are planned well and done appropriately

• Maintain an oversight of WASH supplies ordered for the WASH projects, supporting the WASH and logistics staff in the coordination and quality control of WASH supplies

• Prepare and write internal activity reports and monthly plan.

• Actively attend WASH coordination meetings at the regional level

• Assume other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

• Maintain a Christian witness to the communities

Job Requirements

Education / Experience Needed

• BA in Water Engineering, Public Health Environmental Engineering or equivalent Degree in related field

• Minimum three years of experience in WASH

• Previous INGO work experience preferred

LANGUAGE 

• Fluency in English, Amharic language required

 Skills Required 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s Statement of Faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.

• May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions. 

• Work in a security context that is fluid

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.

Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised by submitting their CV/Resume (maximum of 2 pages) and application letter (one Page only) no later than December 23,2024. We only accept applications sent via THIS LINK