WASH/Irrigation Officer

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Holder

• Lead the response activities of WASH emergency for conflict-affected Schools in different woredas of Amhara Regional state including monitoring of project quality, M&E and budget management;

• Produce study and design documents including: construction specifications, bill of quantities and construction schedule for the water and sanitation works to be carried out in the project area as necessary;

• Carry out supervision of construction activities related to water supply;

• Facilitate sanitation and hygiene activities targeting the conflict affected people and host communities in the different woredas of southern Tigray 

• Primarily responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the overall interventions of WASH/irrigation in close coordination and consultation with the concerned project staff;

• Ensure efficient utilization of resource such as construction materials, manpower, properties, etc;

• Regularly participate in the regional and zonal level WASH Cluster meetings and provide updates to the immediate supervisor or project coordinator;

• Establish and train water users' committees for each of the water supply systems rehabilitated/constructed;  

• Lead the development of procurement, activity and budget plan for WASH-related activities;

• Participate in procurement activities related to WASH;

• Proactively conduct assessments and prepare proposal for new projects in WASH;

• Work closely with the project team in reviewing progress and results, identify gaps and solutions and share technical ideas for the project staff;

• Provide technical backstopping and guidance to the community facilitators; 

• Prepare periodic and timely reports and submit to the project coordinator periodically as per the agreed reporting timelines;

• Follow procedure as outlined in the LWF Staff Rules, Collective Agreement and other Operation Manuals;

• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• This job description is subject to amendment by the employer when deemed necessary

Qualification and Experience:

• M.Sc. or Bachelor Degree in Civil, Water Supply Engineering or Water Resource Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering or any other related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience for MSc and 4 years for BSc degree

Skills Required Attitudes and Attributes:

• Experience in working with various donors and familiarity to donor requirements (e.g., BPRM, ECHO, EU, UN agencies, SIDA, GAC)
• Experience in food security, livelihoods, WASH and Protection is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CHS Accountability Standards and Humanitarian principles including the Code of Conduct, Protection, Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian activities.
• Creative and able to work with limited resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Strong English language ability (both written and verbal) and ability to produce cohesive, informative reports.
• Previous related experience in INGO set up is advantageous.
• Computer skills including ability to use AutoCAD, SPSS, Kobo Collect, Survey CTO, etc;

Key competencies:

• Excellent written and oral English language skills required
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability of planning for better future and crisis management
• Ability and Interest to work under pressure 
• Knowledge of the Tigrigna language is advantageous
• Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY a detailed CV and application letter through ethiojobs.  

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.