Summary

Under the guidance of Area Program Manager or Response Lead, and with consultation of HO Emergency WASH Manager, Emergency WASH Coordinator is responsible for coordination of BHA funded WASH components of the Integrated multi-sector humanitarian response for conflict-affected and vulnerable communities in Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia (Ambassel, Dessie, Habru, Guba Lafto and other districts) under NECR. The staff will conduct assessments, engage in proposal developments and all project reports; support field team in preparation of design, BOQs, and bid documents, follow up construction of water and sanitation services, including electromechanical system, follow-up contract administration and process payments.

Detail Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all emergency WASH operations, lead and participate in the assessments, feasibility studies, preparation and review of the design, BOQ and all bid documents, payments for all emergency WASH service constructions/rehabilitation/maintenances,, water trucking services. etc
• Coordinate the implementation of activities and provide technical and administrative support to district based Project WASH Officers in the implementation of planned WASH activities for IDPs/Returnees/Host communities: Rehabilitations, New constructions, Water trucking, Sanitation and Hygiene promotions, basic WASH NFI distributions are done on time, meeting humanitarian standards, donor requirements, WV and Government policies and within budget.
• Actively engage and represent the organization in the Zonal level coordination plat forms and joint humanitarian need assessments, and collaborate internally with all sector staffs for good sectoral integration and collaborations.
• Ensure the program delivery, evaluation and reporting (SitRep, Monthly, 4W, quarterly, annual and donor reports) carried out efficiently, rigorously and within the timeframe in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures
• Ensure that all interventions adhere to Do No Harm principles and with participation from all relevant stakeholders, including disaster affected children and their families.
• Coach and mentor, coordinate & supervise emergency WASH Staffs of the project to ensure teamwork, sharing lessons within implanting districts and as well as in the organization.

Requirements

• 4 Year experience for MSc and 6 years for BSc on relevant project/program experience of WASH in an international NGO or similar organization, preferably emergency WASH operations
• Civil Engineering, Hydraulic, Water supply, Environmental Engineering and related
• Excellent English communication skill, Basic computer software application including Water cads, AutoCAD’s, etc

Applicant Types Accepted : Local Applicants Only