WASH/Shelter Officer
SUPERVISING
DEPARTMENT: WASH
and S/NFI team
DUTY STATION:
Oromia, with frequently
travel to Zone/woredas
Number of
Position: 02 (two)
Contract type: 6
months with possibility of extension
Summary of the
position:
Brief description of
the position’s role within the Project(s): The WASH/Shelter Officer is the
field-level position for WASH and S/NFI Program who work in the emergency
affected communities in addressing with the emergency WASH and S/NFI or any
other emergency rapid response activities. The position spends 80% of
his/her time in the field, identifying priority needs, target communities,
provide emergency water rationing, identify potential water supplies,
sanitation and hygiene gaps with communities, local government and leaders,
mobilize the communities, ensure the quality and quantity of the planned
WASH activities delivered accordingly.
Over all, the scope of
the position is to do proper WASH/Shelter Response activities by using
the project document, WASH and S/NFI cluster guideline and SHEPHER standards
appropriate in the context of the emergency, actively participate in the WASH
and S/NFI Cluster, rapid assessments, rehabilitate water and sanitation
facilities, target/verify/distribute the WASH NFI, undertake the Hygiene and
Sanitation promotions, Cash transfer program, in joint beneficiary selection/
verification, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluations the
project in the affected communities in Oromia region, where the humanitarian
assistance provided
Position
objectives: The main objective of
WASH/Shelter Officer position is to successfully delivery the WASH and S/NFI
activities planned in the project, ensure community mobilization and local
coordination.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct
supervision of Emergency Project Manager, with technical support from
Co-Shelter and WASH Specialist, the WASH/Shelter Officer is responsible for
planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene and S/NFI activities of the ZOA in Humanitarian Response project in Oromia
in the emergency targeted woredas of Oromia Regional State.
DETAILED
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Major/key
responsibilities.
·
Conduct rapid
assessment, detail assessment, and feasibility assessments at targeted areas
using ZOA’s rapid Assessment tools of WASH/Shelter Project.
·
Organize data and
information, Prepare and maintain records, documents and control plans for the
monitoring of projects/ program implementation.
·
Prepare bi weekly and
monthly implementation works plans for S/NFI and WASH interventions.
·
Prepare design, bills
of quantities and order materials and equipment as necessary and submit to the
logistics for order and follow up for its delivery.
·
Select proper sites,
ensure the quality of WASH/Shelter facilities to be rehabilitated/constructed,
and follow up and ensure its utilization.
·
Supervise the
implementation of the project following the established procedures and
mechanisms for deployment of material to affected areas.
·
Work with community
and local partners in promotion of good hygiene practices using the WASH’Em
approach.
·
Establish/activate and
train water committees for water supply systems and rural communities on basic
care and maintenance of water schemes and facilitate the water scheme
managements and water tariff sets as per the WASH & S/NFI co guideline.
·
Monitor and ensure
proper management by water committees in Operation and maintenance.
·
Conduct water schemes
disinfection, water quality tasting and sanitary survey.
·
Develop, prepare and
disseminate IEC/BCC materials that goes with the local context.
·
Organize and
facilitate different monitoring and supervisions.
·
Collect the
beneficiary data, keep properly with data protection protocol and list the list
of Shelter, NFI, WASH NFI beneficiaries.
·
Provide the technical
supports, capacitate and build team work with the community facilitators.
·
Work closely with the
Woreda and Zonal Water Offices of Amhara region.
·
Supervise all
contracted activities under the project if any
·
Prepare monthly report
and Submit to supervisor and technical team
·
Supervise, capacitate
and conduct staff Performance evaluation under his supervision timely and
constructively
·
Take any additional
responsibility/ies as requested his/her supervisor or by ZOA
Professional
Standards: All ZOA staff are
required to adhere to THE ZOA Integrity frame work and the ZOA country
employment policies.
About You
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
·
Degree or above in
water supply engineering, hydraulic engineering, Public Health/Environmental
health or related fields.
·
At least 3 years of
experience for Degree in managing from big to small scale water supply system
schemes, sanitation facilities design in the rural community and having good
knowledge of WASH emergency project management. NGO experience with emergency
is preferred.
·
Experience of hygiene
approaches like CLTSH, PHAST, school hygiene will be an advantageous.
·
Good command of both
spoken and written English, Afan Oromo and Amharic is a must.
Other Requirements
·
Basic computer skills
(office), Microsoft office, Excel, word
·
Experience of data
analysis software (Arc GIS and SPSS) is an asset
·
Knowledge of AAP
(accountability to Affected people)
·
Knowledge of domestic
water supply system hydraulic design
·
Ability to work as
part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
·
Experience of
community mobilization, training facilitation is an asset.
·
Good in team work,
ability to work in hard to reach area and in high work load.
Required Skills
·
Project management
Desired Skills
·
Project management
How to Apply
ZOA operates with an
equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds,
and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
If you are
interested in this position, please apply directly via zzzzzzzzzzzzz.
CV’s of no more than 3
pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least
3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application.
References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected
candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of
recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in
the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An
assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not
match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have
priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that, as
part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference
checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct
Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the
“Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding
Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).
“Women are highly
encouraged to apply for the position”
Also we reserve the
right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable
candidate.