Dimensions of the Role

The post holder will report to the project Manager at Shoa Robit PA. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the planning, management, operation, coordination and regular monitoring of the project to ensure smooth and fast implementation of WASH project activities, including redesigning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and manage the budget at the Project level. The post holder will manage approximately 5 million Birr of annual budget.

The post holder is responsible for project design, Planning, Implementation, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration, monitoring, working with community and local government, and reporting while ensuring quality Project delivery to the overall WASH program and Infrastructure activities. She/he ensures integration as well as smooth teamwork within and across other project staffs that have similar mission to the project for achieving the project goal. Key components of the position also include working with other regional actors, (like NGOs, UN Agencies, etc) regional advocacy and networking, project level thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centred and women focus community development. The position holder is also expected to Prepare and develop any form of project work plans in consultation with the health and nutrition coordinator and other appropriate stakeholders in project targeted areas.  

Accountabilities

Project design, implementation and reporting

•  Management of the WASH project specific budget at the program area level.  
• Responsible for project design, overseeing implementation and monitoring while ensuring quality program delivery of the overall WASH country program activities. 
• Regional advocacy and networking, strategic thematic area planning, developing and strengthening partnerships and mainstreaming of child centered community development.
• Nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results. 
• Implement the specific project and programme thematic initiatives pertaining to North Shao program area in line with different components within the country strategy as well as in support of overall country programme goals and objectives.
• Provide any requested technical support, assistance and follow up to the program area WASH initiatives in tandem with other field based staffs and program managers to ensure the quality of program delivery in an efficient way and manner which will collectively address the real needs of Children, Adolescents and Women in need.
• Prepare quarterly project and program updates and reports (both financial and narrative reports) in consultation with concerned bodies to be incorporated into the general project as well as country Program quarterly reports.
• Develop proactive and constructive collaboration with different departments within PIE for a consorted and team driven effort towards fulfilling the vision, missions and impact areas of the organization.
• Develop partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations and networks whose support are essential to the achievement of PIE’s organizational objectives, and strengthen their capacity through appropriate training and experience sharing initiatives.

Policy engagement and networking

• THE Post holder serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project areas that has relevance to the project implementation when he delegated by his line manager, 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 

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

Essential

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Sanitary Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Health or related disciplines with at least 5 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 CLTSH, community mobilization and organization skill
• Experience in preparation of Bill of quantities and specification, bid document preparation and evaluation, contract document preparation, negotiation management, as well as supervision and administration of projects.
• Experience and Knowledge of using Water CAD, AutoCAD and related software packages are advantageous.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.
• Knowledge and experience in supervising infrastructures.
•  In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming.
• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
• ·Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes.

How to Apply

the closing date for the application is May 17, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

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

Please note that:

·        Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and

·        Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

·        Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.