WASH Officer
Unit/dept: WASH Program
Unit/dept: WASH Program
Reports
to: Program Manager
Project
duration: 1 year with possible extension
Location:
Ethiopia
General
Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Officer in Ethiopia is required. This role will
be reporting to the Program Manager in Ethiopia as well as the Regional
Programmes Coordinator and will be responsible for all RACIDA activities
related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
Responsibilities
The
duties of WaSH Officer include:
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Lead initial rapid assessments of
current situation in collaboration with field staff, local leaders and affected
population; determine priorities and resources.
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Design and implement WASH
interventions to assist target communities moving from the stage of emergency
relief into early recovery and development as might be feasible and
appropriate.
·
In collaboration with the local
health workers and local leaders, help select and design a hygiene promotion
and protection strategy.
·
Ensure operation and maintenance,
environment and sustainability issues are considered and factored into program
design.
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Prepare project reports as required
by the organization, external donors, and other interested bodies
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Liaise with key non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), national, provincial, and local government, and external
donors, as necessary; participate in joint agency assessments, task-force teams
and workshops, technical committee meetings, and coordination groups.
·
Prepare/assist preparation of concept
papers and grants proposals that will be submitted to major donors.
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Together with the program
Coordinator, jointly manage the team leaders working in the field and
implementing the programs.
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Ensure gender and do-no-harm
principles are fully considered throughout the project cycle.
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To liaise closely with the program
coordinator and other project managers to ensure good integration of all
programme activities
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To promote community participation
and ownership through liaising with the beneficiary communities, establishing,
training and supporting water user/sanitation committees and ensuring that
activities are as transparent as possible
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To identify appropriate new
activities (when appropriate) in consultation with local communities, local
authorities and organizations operational in the area
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To monitor all expenditure on these
budgets and ensure that there is no significant variance between approved
budget lines
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To carry out any other reasonable
duties as requested by the immediate supervisor and regional coordinator
Qualifications
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University Degree in Environmental
science, public health, Social Sciences or Development related field.
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Postgraduate degree in development
related field preferred
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Significant experience in water,
sanitation and Hygiene/ working as a WASH coordinator
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A minimum of 3-years experience in
development work.
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Knowledge of project management and
country political, religious and social structures
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Knowledge of SPHERE standard
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Knowledge and experience of working
with pastoral communities
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Excellent computer skills in MS Word.
Excel and Power point presentations
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Knowledge of pastoral market access
issues in the region
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Clarity of expression for drafting
project & financial plans and advice regarding relevant organizational
polices
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Ability to deliver under pressure and
within deadlines
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Clarity of expression for
representing RACIDA’s interests
·
Social skills for managing
relationships with various stakeholders and for accompanying and guiding
communities in the administration of their activities
·
Community mobilization skills
·
Must be a team player
·
Excellent report writing skills
·
LANGUAGES
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English and Amharic- Essential
How to Apply
Please
submit your resume and cover letter (Inclusive of 3 referees) before 10th
November 2018 by email to jobs@racida.org.
Subject
of the email: WASH OFFICER, Ethiopia
Livelihood Officer
Location,
Dheka –Suftu, Ethiopia
Unit/dept:
Livelihood/Food security
Reports
to: Program Manager
Project
duration: 1 year with possible extension
Purpose
The
Livelihood program aims to increase Community resilience to disaster risk. It
aims to critically analyse the vulnerability of the community and communally
manage their disasters among them using community based solutions and
resources.
Roles
The
duties of the Livelihoods officer include:
·
Planning, execution and finalizing
projects according to the given timelines and within budget.
·
Acquiring resources and coordinating
the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consultants in order
to deliver the project according to plans.
·
The Livelihood officer will also see
to it that the project objectives are met and oversee quality control
throughout its life cycle.
·
Develop and share regular monthly and
quarterly work plans with all team members involved in the project through
effective communication.
·
Develop and share regular monthly,
quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner with the project team and other
stakeholders
·
Carry out continuous monitoring and
overall reporting of the project progress in the field to the program manager
·
Prepare quarterly procurement plans
for all items, equipments and services needed in the project and advice
accordingly
·
Ensure donor regulations are adhered
to and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are
observed and documented appropriately
·
Develop and share project information
with Donors, stakeholders and project team appropriately upon request
·
Build, develop and grow any contacts
or relations critical to the life of the project while being a direct
representative of the organization in various project forums and networking
levels
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The Livelihood officer should support
any internal or external monitoring and evaluation exercises of the project
Qualifications
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At least an undergraduate degree
holder in Development studies, community development, Social works or related
fields.
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At least 3 to 5 years work experience
in a similar position
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Knowledge and understanding of
specific community engagement and context
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Possession of skills in PRA
(Participatory Rural Appraisal) as well as strong community facilitation skills
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Competent computer skills in MS Word,
excel and Power point presentations and proficiency in presentation skills
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Competent report writing skills
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Attentive to detail with strong
analytical and observation skills
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Must be able to work under pressure
and meet deadlines
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Excellent report writing skills
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Team player
How to Apply
Please
submit your resume and cover letters (Inclusive of 3 referees) before 10th
November 2018 by email to jobs@racida.org.
Subject
of the email: LIVELIHOOD OFFICER
Only
short listed candidate will be contacted.
