The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing coordinated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recovery of livelihood of the disaster-affected population, including host communities, through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions, and emergency response

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is planning to implement a Multi-Sectoral Emergency support to conflict and natural disaster -Affected school children across the country funded by Lego Foundation Play matters (PM) Emergency Response Mechanism (ERM) managed by IRC. Under this program, the IRC will provide Education in Emergency, Protection, WASH, Nutrition, and Health intervention at school. IRC is currently seeking a highly motivated, WASH and Construction officer, who will take overall responsibility for construction of civil works including WASH facilities for schools.

SCOPE: 

The WASH and Construction Officer reports to EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator and is responsible to assist EH Assistance Coordinator in planning, management and monitoring of WASH intervention. The program focuses on maintaining to ensure safe learning environmental at school where the IRC is mandated to implement projects

The principal role of the WASH and Construction officer is to do assessment/planning, designing, development/rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation structures, plan and monitor the construction or rehabilitation of Temporary Learning Space and Safe Healing and Learning Spaces (SHLS) and capacity building of staff and partners and the day-to-day operation of the project constructions. Furthermore, the WASH and Construction officer will Assist the EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator in maintaining effective operational processes with procurement and logistic department, HR, Finance teams and managers, and demonstrates consistent represent and coordination with partners. The position also requires ensuring WASH integrated with education and protection sectors and responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of WASH, education and protection sector construction component at school. The position also requires proper management of the financial, material and other resources under the program 

This position technically reports to EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator, and organize and send formal and informal report EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator. 

MAJOR/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reports to EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator,
• In collaboration with other team members, the WASH and Construction officer undertakes detail need assessments.
• Identify water supply systems to rehabilitate and maintain.
• Prepare design & detail bills of quantities, budget estimates in response to emerging emergencies throughout the intervention area and forward to supervisor for review.
• Prepares detail WASH, education and protection sector physical construction & financial implementation plan for emerging emergency responses.
• Plan and monitor labor required towards implementation of emergency response interventions and ensure the proper implementation of the same as per set norms and standards.
• Monitor the progress and implementation of small, contracted construction intervention as per the contract policy.
• Prepare detail specification for construction and items to be procured and ensure its procurements are as per set specifications.
• Identify and establish water trucking and water treatment sites.
• Monitor water trucking operations and water treatment systems.
• Works closely with, Zone/Woreda Water, education and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the response. 
• Works in collaboration with IRC Hygiene Promotion, education and protection team to ensure the construction site and implementation as per the client need and safely access 
• Produces activity progress reports as per the preset reporting schedule and submit to the supervisor and EH/WASH Assistance Coordinator. 
• Prepare brief project related monthly updates and submit to the supervisor and copy to the supervisor and copy to education and protection sector lead. 
• Takes additional works as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• BSc Degree or MSc Degree in civil engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized University
• At least 2 years of experience for first degree holder and 1 year experience for Post graduate holder with Water Supply and Sanitation design and supervision activities and civil construction design and implementation.
• Demonstrated practical experience in construction/rehabilitation of rural water supply systems especially in spring development, plumbing, construction/repair of hand dug wells, installation/repair of hand pumps is a must.
• Experience on managing the construction and maintenance of large-scale motorized schemes specifically deep boreholes has added value.
• Demonstrated experience in managing labor and material at construction site.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standard and Project Cycle management is an asset.
• Experience of engineering software’s like AutoCAD and basic computer skill has value.
• Flexible and committed to work under pressure.
• Having a demonstrated experience to work with government partners and structures is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising construction works specially water supply schemes is an asset.
• Experience in NGO will be an asset. 

How to apply:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:

IRC Careers

CILCK HERE

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

 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.

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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