WASH Officers /Engineer

Manage and implement WASH projects effectively

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Overview

Manage and implement WASH projects effectively

You have:

  • BSC in Water resource Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and other related fields
  • 2 years for MSC or 4 years for BSc on relevant project/program experience of WASH in an international NGO or similar organization
  • Solid experience in WASH Project Design, supervision, analysis and report writes up
  • Experience in WASH Cluster engagement has an added value
  • Experience in international NGOs and other UN organizations
  • Experience in using Auto cad, water cad, word, excel and other computer skills is mandatory
  • Relevant trainings and capacity built on Humanitarian Accountability Principles, Sphere, WHO water quality guideline, PSEA, Accountability to Affected people, project Management and Grants report writing
  • Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna languages

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

20% Conduct field level damage assessment, gap and quantify the damage for further action accordingly. 20% Closely follow and take actions to distribute purchased ESNFIs/NFIs and other items on time and make sure items are not stored for more than a week in warehouse. 20% Conduct close field supervision to ensure most cost effective and most efficient implementation of the hygiene promotion and other related works in line with the plan, available standards, community needs and donor's requirement 5% Prepare monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual progress reports as requested 5% Make regular contacts and hold discussions with government officials at Woreda and Kebelle levels and also with beneficiaries to create smooth relationships, mutual understanding and support in the area of emergency WASH activities. 5% Facilitate handing over of completed water supply, sanitation and hygiene activities by the project to the beneficiaries in consultation with the concerned government offices and cluster representatives and ensure proper documentations for future reference 5% Provide timely updates and narrative reports and feedback on the progress of the hygiene promotion activities, challenges and concerns encountered to the Project Coordinator and others as requested in writing and follow up action points 5% Facilitate payments for vendors/suppliers/contractors, volunteers, trainees and trainers 10% Supervise, oversee and guide the day-to-day activities of the WASH activities in the project target Woredas 2% Prepare and review agreements, if any, that need to be signed with beneficiaries or other parties in accordance with the guidelines/policy of the organization. 3% Review DIP of the project and make necessary adjustments when needed in consultation with the Zonal Team Leader/AP/project manager/coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

  • Education: BSC in Water resource Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and other related fields
  • Experience: 2 years for MSC or 4 years for BSc on relevant project/program experience of WASH in an international NGO or similar organization.
  • Solid experience in WASH Project Design, supervision, analysis and report writes up, Experience in WASH Cluster engagement has an added value, Experience in international NGO’s and other UN organizations
  • Experience in using Auto cad, water cad, word, excel and other computer skills is mandatory

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Relevant trainings and capacity built on Humanitarian Accountability Principles, Sphere, WHO water quality guideline, PSEA, Accountability to Affected people, project Management and Grants report writing.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Experience on Community Engagement and Cooperation
  • Experience with emergency WASH activities
  • Full computer and Internet skills including MS Office for word processing, ACCESS or other databases and in database design, graphic presentation and financial spreadsheet programs,
  • Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna languages.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to conduct a field assessment? What challenges did you face? This question evaluates your experience in field assessments and your problem-solving skills under pressure. Discuss a specific instance, the challenges encountered, and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure effective distribution of emergency supplies? This question assesses your logistical and organizational skills in a humanitarian context. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with WASH project design and implementation. What methods did you find most effective? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to engage local communities in WASH programs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've handled reporting and documentation in past roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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