Background

HelpAge International (www.helpage.org) is the secretariat to the HelpAge Global Network, which brings together a wide range of organizations and individuals working together to ensure that older people lead dignified, active, healthy, and

secure lives. HelpAge International’s secretariat is based in London, UK and closely works with its supporting network members- Age International, HelpAge Germany and HelpAge USA.

Our long-term vision is to establish a global movement of strong connected age focused and older people- led platforms in every country in the world. Only by collaborating together can we achieve a world in which all older people can lead dignified, active, healthy, and secure lives. We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people – including Governments, regional institutions, policymakers, development partners, the private sector, UN organizations, and academic institutions. In the Africa region, we will deliver this through a combination of program, policy, and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, health and care, and humanitarian response.

HelpAge has been operating in Ethiopia since 1992 and has been engaged in thematic sectors including Inclusive Humanitarian Action, Social protection, health and care, and capacity building of local partners. HelpAge International is also responding to the needs of Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees with a special focus on the specific needs of older people, Persons living with Disabilities, and other most vulnerable groups in Oromia, Gambella, and Benishangul Gumuz regions.

We are looking for motivated and self-driven individuals  for the various  positions  in Benishangul Gumuz.

Read the below cross-cutting points applicable for all positions.

Our Values: Everyone who works at HelpAge share our values and are committed to behaviors that demonstrate and support them.

Inclusive We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality.

Impact We value and recognize the contribution of our staff and network members, as we put older people at the center of everything we do.

Partners  We work with partners and network members & others to increase reach, influence and impact. We are committed to a culture of collaboration and building positive relationships.

Learning -     We are passionate about learning, accountable and work together to find creative solutions.

Important Message:

Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion or other characteristics).

Equal Opportunities: HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting, and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We encourage and facilitate a flexible working environment.

Safeguarding: Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to be inclusive in our teams.

Overall Purpose of the Job

The Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, supervision, and technical management of the emergency water supply, sanitation, and hygiene promotion activities by HelpAge as per the approved project document. He/She organizes and coordinates woreda-level supervisors and community-level facilitators/mobilizers for the effective and efficient implementation of the project.

Job Responsibilities and Key Tasks

Project Management

• Responsible for the overall management of the WaSH project response in the designated district including proper planning and organizing of tasks, providing technical guidance, and management of project scope.

• Ensure timely and quality implementation of water and sanitation infrastructures constructions, and rehabilitation activities.

• Ensure application of inclusive programming, i.e. access to older people, persons living with disabilities, and other vulnerable community groups in the design and implementation of all WASH interventions;

• Work with government partners in planning and monitoring day-to-day emergency WaSH interventions at the assigned districts

• Make regular follow-up and monitoring of water schemes with emphasis on technical soundness, effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

• Adopt and implementation of basic guidelines and standards for emergency WaSH response;

• Organize and facilitate capacity building trainings for WASHCOs and scheme caretakers;

• Ensure integration of Humanitarian Principles, sphere standards and cross cutting issues and concerns e.g. ageing, gender, HIV & AIDS, disability and environment into planned water scheme provision , NFI distributions, sanitation and hygiene promotion activities;

Reporting and Documentation

• Collect, sensitize, and communicate emergency WASH situation of current and potential woredas.

• Organize and submit weekly updates and periodic progress reports on emergency WaSH related activities of HelpAge to the project coordinator and project focal person.

• Document and recommend best lessons in relation to inclusive programming and improving access to vulnerable groups and ensure these are properly collected and shared in coordination forums at zonal and woreda level;

Responsible to:  Program Coordinator

Duty Station:  Kamashi

Length of contract Ten-month contract period

Job Requirements

Person Specifications

Technical/Programmatic

• MSc or BSc in Water Supply and Sanitation / Hydraulic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or another relevant field.

• Professional experience in Emergency WaSH projects implementation (minimum 2 years for MSc and 5 years for BSc) including assessment of water resources, designing and implementing of different technology options on water supply, hygiene and sanitation.

• Good understanding of standards and requirements in emergency situations.

• Good understanding of different water, hygiene and sanitation needs of different vulnerable groups within the community.

• Proven experience/ability to design and implement inclusive WASH structures, eg. Water points, Latrine facilities.

• Experience with supervision, monitoring, coaching and training of staff and partner organizations.

• Good understanding of standards and requirements in emergency situations.

• Proactive and takes initiatives without the need for prompting by others.

• Proficiency in oral and written English

• Good understanding of budgets and financial management; working with local partners and Knowledge of Excel, Word, etc. is an advantage

• Ability to speak local language.

Behavioral Competencies

• Working with others, in a team environment, receiving and providing feedback, contributing to the team’s success, and managing conflicts if it occurs

• Supporting: Attention to details and ability/willingness to guide and support others

• Self-Management: -by demonstrating Integrity and credibility, leading by example, committed, knowledgeable and confident on the job functions

• Ability to work independently: without the need for prompting from others

Others

• Ability to engage, seek and provide clarity and deliver on issues that are not always clear

• Previous experience working on issue of older persons is an advantage

How to Apply

Females are encouraged to apply.

Submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, including your expected salary An updated curriculum vitae (CV) not more than 4 pages, with a minimum of two referees, including your most recent line manager. via email: hr.eth@helpage.org

NOTE: Indicate the vacancy reference No. and the post you are applying in the subject line of your mail, Please do not email any of your personal details (such as date of birth, marital status and religion or other characteristics).