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Plan International Ethiopia is looking for WASH officer for SUN WASH Project. The project designed with a goal that will contribute to the national and regional target that is to improve health and prevent COVID-19 transmission through sustained and equitable access to safe and adequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene services for host communities and South Sudanese refugees in Gambella region of Ethiopia

The position holder will be in charge of water supply and sanitation facility construction and hygiene promotion in targeted refugee camp, reception center, community, education and health institutions. 

Contract Duration: Six months with possible extension  

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• The post holder will have responsibility for the feasibility study, detail design, BOQ, contract management, regular monitoring, construction supervision, quality control, and report preparations of water and sanitation facilities. 
• Provide technical support to district staff and WASHCos members for the planning and implementation of WASH and hygiene practices at community, school and health facility level to the target villages
• Work in collaboration with community members, local health staff such as community health workers and women development army (WDA) to implement regular growth monitoring and growth promotion activities
• Support and promote target selection and lead community dialogue sessions.
• Facilitate and lead the district stakeholder for Implementation and integration of WASH and health and nutrition project.
• Collect and record any documentation about the project history for learning, and reporting 
• She/he will ensure a smooth working environment and teamwork within Plan International Ethiopia the respective field staff sand across the WASH, health and nutrition partners;

Project design, implementation and reporting

• Responsible for quality standard of all construction/rehabilitation works
• Monitor construction/rehabilitation quality in line with the standard
• Responsible for hygiene and sanitation promotion works
• Coach project and government staff how to undertake ongoing technical support
• Conduct field feasibility study to new project sites
• Follow up proper management of construction sites and take measurement, quality control, give instruction with the consultation of the WASH coordinator and other hierarchies 
• Establish and facilitate training to beneficiary at community, Education and health facilities/ institutions.
• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in water supply and sanitation and Infrastructure project design, planning, implementation of projects and construction Supervision and Contract Administration.
• Work for effective and efficient thematic area coordination in consultation with the project Health and Nutrition officer and Coordinator and other project staffs.
• Close monitoring and follow up for smooth and on time project implementation.
• Participate for Preparing and developing in consultation with appropriate stakeholder’s annual and multi-year project plan.
• Record and share good practices and case stories achievements of the project
• Participate and contribute for quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly project progress reports.
• Manage and organize trainings, workshops and meetings that concerns the project at all district levels.
• Field supervision and quality control of construction of borehole, Rural and Urban piped water supply project, rehabilitation and expansion of civil works, construction of VIP Latrine.
• The post holder is expected to develop standard design for all infrastructure supported by Plan based on the humanitarian and government standard.
• Participate in bid process, Prepares Bid documents, and construction agreements and coordinates contract awards.
• Prepare take of sheet, cost and material estimation for payment and planning.

Policy engagement and networking

• In addition to the WASH coordinator, he/she can be Serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project areas that has relevance to the project implementation, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the project.
• Establish links and good relationships with relevant district government authorities, UN organizations, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media, in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene to draw information and knowledge for project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Makes follow up and proper documentation and share of district government information, strategies with respect to water sanitation and hygiene.

Partnership development and strengthening

• Periodically collect project related and relevant information about other organizations working within the target districts to gain institutional knowledge of the environment.
• Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of WASHCOs, clubs and local partners in project management. for smooth project implementation of the project Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators

Relationship Management / Communications

• Assist and support communication department in developing communication materials through adopting and contextualizing it and disseminate to identified target audiences, support the department in translating materials into local languages as necessary.
• Collaborate and participate in effective knowledge and information management systems where the necessary Country Program Information is well documented and shared internally and externally as necessary.
• Promote a collaborative, team environment amongst project/program team.
• Inform line manager and donor of any issues or proposed resource changes (financial or human) that may require technical assistance or donor approval in a timely fashion. 
• Oversee outreach activities at program areas to support and raise awareness about the purpose of the project and any related opportunities.
• Shall perform any other duties as assigned by his line manager, the sponsorship and Communication Manager and/or the CD

Child Protection and Gender Equality Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Plan’s child protection policy through implementing the policy in its entirety, and report any actual or potential risk situations following the reporting procedures, being aware of abuse and risks to children, being vigilant, becoming familiar with the Child Protection Policy.
• Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and important of gender equality and respect to diversity within Plan and amongst partners and community members.
• Child protection and gender equality policies are understood by the staff and partners.
• Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of project implementation.
• Ensure sufficient budget and resources are allocated for gender equality activity in their respective area annual plans and project activities.
• Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity building activities on gender as part of the regular work at field level.
• Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective project from gender equality perspectives.

Reporting

• Prepare and provide all the necessary technical and information inputs prepare quarterly, mid-term and yearly reports and end of project report deliverables, as per standard templates and direction provided, including all narrative and financial content and associated annexes.
• Prepare and submit monthly narrative reports, including updates on project progress and outstanding issues to line manager and communication department as necessary.
• Identify and communicate any issues related to project delay to the line manager, other concerned bodies and include relevant mitigation/contingency plans.
• Assist and ensure that results of any internal Plan-led or external donor-led audits are addressed.
• Provide technical support for government partners and program unit staff on effective M and E applications. 
• Identify, document and disseminate best practices, success stories and story of changes from within and outside Plan to staff and other development partners.
• Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Water resource Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Engineering and related disciplines with at least 4 years relevant experience in water supply and sanitation development, construction supervision and Contract Administration out of which a minimum of 2 years of NGO experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the management (feasibility study, design, construction supervision, contract administration etc.) of water supply and sanitation projects and infrastructures.
• Experience in contract document preparation, negotiation management, and development of bid documents, Bill of quantities and specification, as well as supervision and administration of projects.
• Experience in study, design, supervision and contract administration water supply, building construction works
• Experience and Knowledge of using Water CAD, AutoCAD and GPs and GIS software packages

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector
• In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centered community development programming
• Knowledge and experience in supervising infrastructures
• Experience in implementation of integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition projects
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development
• Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and lesson learning systems and the process of project cycle management.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in November 17, 2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application through CLICK HERE

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on the website

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.