The WASH Engineer position that involves planning, management and monitoring of the WASH program (water supply program and capacity building of staff) in Oromia Region, East Borena and Guji field office. She/He is responsible for the overall operation of WASH projects including site assessment, site identification, and re-design of the water systems, design of the water systems, preparation of BoQ, specifications, and drawings.   

 RESPONSIBILITY

• Re-design, or design the water system layout, Prepare BoQ, drawings, and optimized design for water supply infrastructures: Pipe layout, electro mechanical equipment, and storage tanks 

• Supervise quality of construction works, and installation of electro mechanical equipment 

• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies; 

• Conduct regular water system operation and management training for the staff on Water quality, plumbing, and data management 

• Support the WASH project manager on the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the WASH team in Addis Ababa, and proposal development team; 

• Prepare detail activity, procurement  and spending plan on the available grants; and following on monthly bases the actual executed and spending budget 

• Manage the operation & maintenance/installation of water systems including construction/rehabilitation/maintenance of water systems, procurement & supply of electromechanical parts etc,

• Oversee stores management and liaise with the Logistics to ensure that bi-weekly checks are made on site stores and stock records

• Ensure that all constructed, rehabilitated water facilities has to be kept in soft and hard copies 

• Prepare ToR  related to WASH activities (Training, assessment, field site visits) and review the contract documents in collaboration with logistics 

• Organize trainings for water management committee, operators, and plumbers as required . 

• Initiate procurement towards purchase of the required items for rehabilitation, maintenance and construction of water supply system;

• Supervision of on-force & all contracted activities such as construction of water facilities, maintenance of generator, Generator house, pipe lines, tap stand by presenting at site level during the construction.   

• Prepare monthly reports and submit to the supervisor on the work progress of the water schemes constructed, and maintained 

Job Requirements

• Minimum university degree in Civil, Hydraulic, or Water Resource Engineering, 

• three years work experience in WASH for Degree, four for Diploma and preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)

• Competent in using Windows, and other Engineering software: AutoCAD, Hydraulics soft wares Epnaet, WaterCAD, and GPS 

• Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.

• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

 If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

 Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons. 

 How To Apply 

 Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position and location that you are applying for through the following LINK before June26-2024.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. 

 Equal Opportunities   

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Note: IMC is an equal opportunity employer and hence candidates from all backgrounds: religion, ethnic groups, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc. are all encouraged to apply