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This position is accountable for technical oversight & support for water, sanitation and hygiene promotion projects and building the capacity of EH staff in sites where IRC is implementing EH projects with special focus on Melkadida sub Field office. SEHO mainly will help to contribute to the improvement of the health and socioeconomic well-being of targeted communities by increasing access, capacity building, and fostering ownership among communities and local government to sustainably meet their water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. The position mainly involves undertaking detail technical WASH knowledge areas on detail feasibility assessment, analyses and preparing detail designs including specification and BOQ for the hardware activities. (Water supply and Sanitation facility) under GD094 project. It also requires very good knowledge on monitoring and supervise of construction activities to ensure its quality and sustainability and handing over the construction WASH facilities to the user communities and concerned government organizations. The SEH officer will directly report his achievements to EH Manger. He will also monitor the works of Environmental Health Officers under his supervision in the intervention woreda.
Major Key Responsibilities:
Programmatic and Technical support
HR and staff management
Monitoring, Evaluation and MEAL
Supply chain, Finance and Safety Security unit
Reporting, proposal and grant unit.
Coordination and Representation
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience and skill
2 years of relevant experience plus a first degree
5 years of relevant experience with the diploma degree
1 year of relevant experience plus a post graduate degree
NGO experience is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
Handling Workloads and extra time working
Multiple and similar project implementation and large crew management
Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional distributed team structure.
Basic supervisory/managerial skills.
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, word).
Experience of data analysis software (Arc GIS and SPSS) is an asset.
Experience of Engineering Software (Water CAD, EPANET and Auto CAD etc.)
Knowledge of domestic water supply system hydraulic design.
Proven ability to work effectively with partners at all levels
Ability to handle and work through change proactively and positively.
Language Skills:
Proficient in English writing and speaking skills and the ability to speak the local language is advantageous.
How To Apply
How to apply:
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:
IRC Career Site: - https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req55122/Senior-Environmental-Health-Officer
Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
Name of the position you have applied for
Date of application
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances
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