Internal/External

Reference No:  REC/032/24

Job title:  WASH & ESNFI Officer     

Location:   Yabelo_ / Borena)      

Reports to: Sr WSH & ESNFI officer

Number of Posts 1 (one)

Closing date:    09,2024

About GOAL

‘If the inherent capacities of vulnerable people are developed, the systems in which they live and work are strengthened, and positive global action is catalyzed, then communities facing crisis, poverty, and exclusion will achieve greater resilience and well-being.

Source: GOAL’s theory of change

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

With the support and guidance of Senior WASH and ESNFI Officer, Field, solely responsible for the successful implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion and Emergency Shelter and NFI assessment and implementation tasks in the assigned woreda/zone. Follow and report the performance interims of quantitate and qualitative accomplishment of water supply and sanitation facility fulfilment tasks to the Woreda Project Manager and Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer on weekly base. S/he will be working with other GOAL project team in the respective woreda as well as integrate WASH & ESNFI activities regularly with health and nutrition in the whole course of the project implementation. The post holder is responsible to manage both software and hardware activity of the project activity for respective assigned woreda.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES;detailed list of tasks and outputs categorized by “daily” “weekly” “monthly” or any other category which fits the role) 

· Direct implementation of the emergency WASH & ESNFI projects in the assigned woreda/region.

· Develop detailed work plan and implement the project activities as specified in the work plan.

·  Monitor and follow up timely and quality implementation of all activities.

·  Report to the Woreda Project Manager & Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer on the progress of latrine construction, the water supply rehabilitation and hygiene and sanitation activities, ESNFI activities and other relevant update on weekly base.

·  Under guidance of Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer, take measurements of the construction activities, prepare payment certificates together with the contractors and send the payment certificates to HO for approval and payments;

·    Foster cooperative professional relationship between communities, technical experts, and service providers;

·    To become familiar with the current programme documents and to develop a work plan in consultation with Woreda Project Manager & Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer.

·     Conduct needs assessments, planning, organizing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the WASH & ESNFI programmes in the programme areas;

·        Identify the capacity support needed to the community groups, government partners (health , water, education and other relevant), develop community and institutional capacity building plan

·        Identify and develop appropriate Sanitation and hygiene promotion messages in collaboration with Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer.

·        Conduct trainings for HEWs and Community Outreach Workers on hygiene promotion;

·        Conduct and closely monitor the distribution of WASH NFIs and ESNFI.

·        Train local communities/carers of beneficiaries on water storage and management;

·        Plan and implement sanitation and hygiene promotion sessions with carers of the programme beneficiaries;

·        Adhere existing tools for monitoring of WASH & ESNFI programme activities;

·        Conduct training for WASHCOs and ensure that the WASHCOs are well functioning;

·        Supervise activities related to household latrines;

·        Any other hygiene and sanitation based activities agreed with Senior WASH officer, Field;

·        Conduct water quality assessments and disinfect sources as required;

·        Coordinate field assessments in order to map areas requiring new water sources and also understand the existing water supply and sanitation coverage for the assigned Woreda.

·        Arrange and coordinate meetings with community leaders in collaboration with the concerned actors;

·        Assist with any other duties as required by Senior WASH & ESNFI Officer.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

·        GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

·        A chance to develop tangible experience.

·        Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people. 

Commitments:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty, and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.

GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.

GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)

Job Requirement

Three years for BSc Degree or Five years for Diploma in environmental health or Bachelor Degree in water supply and environmental engineering, Water Resource engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and relevant experience preferably with an NGO setting.

 with the following .    

Demonstrated experience in both emergency and development WASH response

·        Good demonstrated experience in using AutoCAD and WaterCad software

·        Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

Strong experience of engineering and construction related project management and design of buildings in developing

·        countries.

·        Substantial knowledge, understanding, and ability to form and conform engineering design and construction contracts, bills of quantities, and specifications 

·        Proven experience in WASH in health facilities implementation, including in outbreak situations, CLTS and Emergency Shelter program implementation and other WASH approaches is an advantage. 

·        Extensive experience of contract administration including change order control and negotiation(s), auditing for performance, and close-out 

·        Proven experience in capacity building, supervision and monitoring of WASH technical aspects.

·        Skills in the use engineering software for design of WASH projects.

·        Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues

·        Ability to demonstrate theoretical aspect of community mobilization in to practice.

·        Strong organizational skill and experience with work planning and timetabling

·        Excellent communication and coordination skill, preferably with the community and woreda line departments government

·        Ability to understand the cultural context of the community and use that culture as an input for community mobilization. 

·        Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities,

Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community.

Desirable/Advantageous Credentials:

1.       Qualified and experienced candidates who originate from agro / pastoral communities.

Note: Those with only NGO experience are discouraged from applying.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the ormal execution of duty.

Additional job responsibilities

·        The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

·        GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies.

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and adds value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter.

·        Applicants can directly apply online using THIS LINK

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process