Job Description

Accountabilities

Project design, implementation and reporting

·       Responsible for the supply of Water with in the required quality and standard.

·       Responsible for hygiene and sanitation promotion works around water Distribution and collection points.

·       Coach project and government WASHCOs how to undertake ongoing Water Supply system at the Field level.

·       Conduct field feasibility study to new project sites.

·       Follow up proper management of Water Supply sites and take measurement, quality control, give instruction with the consultation of the WASH coordinator and WASH Officer.

·       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.

·       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 Woreda 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.

·       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 

Related to Program Design;

·       Facilitate and collect baseline information and data from community submit to PA for further analysis.

Related to Monitoring and Evaluation;

·       Monitor project implementation processes, coordinate evaluations, share learning’s and document best practices.

·       Prepare and submit a quality periodic narrative reports in a timely manner according to Plan International and donor requirements.

·       Provide technical support for WASHCOs and Community plumbers.

·       Identify, document and disseminate best practices, success stories and story of changes from within and outside Plan International staff and other development partners.

·       Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely.

·       Ensure all project documentation is filed and organized for accountability purposes.

Related to coordination, partnership 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.

·       Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators and Program Area finance team.

Related to capacity building support

·       Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of local WASHCOs and Community plumbers in project management.

·       Provide guidance to colleagues and partner staffs on smooth partnership management for enhanced project implementation.

·       Ensure that appropriate partner assessment is done on time and communicated to relevant staff.

·       Manage and monitor partnerships with implementing organizations, including their efficient utilization and timely accountability of funds allocated.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required solving them

§  The position involves resolving many challenges which typically occur in WASH Programs management at the PA level.

§  The post holder will demonstrate the ability to solve problems, while introducing innovations as needed to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable operating environment while ensuring Plan systems and policies are adhered to.

§  The post holder will coordinate program portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and its link with the overall country program. This will encompass strengthening accountability, planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a culture for delivery of results, both short and long term.

All the above responsibilities oblige a post holder to develop high level of professional discipline and preparedness to investigate cases, analyse, & thinking creatively in the process of solving problems of beneficiaries. 

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

·       At least a High School Diploma in Sanitary work or an equivalency certificate and related disciplines with at least 2 years relevant experience in water supply and sanitation development out of which a minimum of 1 years of NGO experience.

·       Demonstrated experience in managing pipeline maintenance, costing and preparing BOQs of water supply and sanitation projects and infrastructures.

·       Experience in Installing pipes and plumbing fixtures, Estimate costs of installations.

·       Experience in repairs, maintain pipeline system, visually inspect equipment and operate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of trouble

·       Experience and Knowledge of using Plumbing tools, Welding Machines and equipment’s,

·       Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.

·       Knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming.

·       Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.

·       Experience in implementation of integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition projects.

 Skills Specific to the Post

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.

·       Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.

·       Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

·       Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.

Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications 

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in August 3.2022. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/44168/

 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 http://plan-international.org  

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.