EH/WASH Assistsant - Mubi
Support WASH program implementation in Mubi area
Overview
Support WASH program implementation in Mubi area
You have:
- Graduate degree in civil engineering or related field
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in related field
- Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, or related areas highly desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of WASH program implementation particularly in the Northeast
- Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing
- Experience in general management including financial and budget management
- Familiarity with operational contexts in Adamawa States
- Background in WASH program implementation and Health System strengthening
- Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite
- English language proficiency; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
Job Description
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Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate degree in civil engineering or related field - Post-graduate training added advantage
Work Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in related field - Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, public-sector capacity building or related technical areas highly desirable. - Knowledge and understanding of WASH program implementation particularly in the Northeast - Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing, is an added advantage - Have experience in general management (including financial and budget management, logistics management, etc.) - Familiarity/ knowledge of operational contexts (Adamawa States) Mubi
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Background in WASH program implementation, and Health System strengthening
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
- Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads - A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, proactive and able to work under stress as the situation may dictate.
Languages: English. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to Travel: 30 % of time
Standards of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of 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, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.
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.
Working Environment: This position is based at IRC field office in Mubi (Adamawa state)
IRC is an Equal 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, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you effectively managed a project under tight deadlines? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to work under pressure. | Provide a specific example that highlights your planning and execution of a project. |
| How do you handle conflict in a team situation? | The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills and teamwork ability. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure accountability in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with WASH programs. What were your key responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks in a high-pressure environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |