Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas,Borena zone in Dire,Dubluk,Eleway and Yabello woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us

Vacancy Announcement : IR/INT/EXT/VN/053.23

Duration: 11 months with possible extension based on budget availability

Job Purpose

Reporting to the WASH Officer, the Water Technician will be responsible to provide technical support to the outlined project in assessment and specifying maintenance needs, preparation of simple and practical operation guidelines for pumps and gen-sets. He/she will work closely with the WASH Officer; specifically, be charged with supporting the WASH teams in planning, designing, and development of BoQs and overall budgeting, technical implementation of water supply systems including rehabilitation and training of Operation & Maintenance teams and Water Management Committees and Woreda water office staffs.

Specific Responsibilities

Program implementation

• Working closely with the Emergency WASH Officer, support IR WASH teams in planning, designing, and developing of detailed Bills of Quantities and overall budgeting and, preparation of bid documents for the implementation of water supply systems.
• Support IR WASH teams in the identification of electro-mechanical equipment requirements for water systems and engage in maintenance works.
• Support IR project team to ensure active participation and involvement of Woreda water, health & education offices, local government, and community structures, and beneficiaries in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of rehabilitation and emergency WASH activities.
• Support IR technical team in the process of conducting detailed assessments for project sites, draft layouts, and designs of water supply systems, developed in a participatory process that incorporate the needs of the community, including those of women and vulnerable members of the community. Whenever necessary, advise Emergency WASH Officer on possible relocations based on assessment findings and discussions with the Woreda administration.
• Support IR team in conducting water quality surveillance and testing, building capacity of Woreda water/health bureaus staff in carrying out water quality testing at water points and households.
• Contribute towards the development of standard Water Management Committee and system Operators selection and training.
• Contribute towards the development of the specification and standard list of minor O&M tools, and easily moving parts for electromechanical equipment.
• Closely Monitor ongoing water scheme rehabilitation works on the site, provides directions, and produce regular reports.
• Support emergency water trucking interventions and facilitate efficient and safe water distribution.
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the senior Officer and WASH coordinator.

Coordination

• Support IR in ensuring linkages with the Woreda water office operational and maintenance unit for effective utilization of resources.
• Attend Woreda WASH task force and coordination meetings as assigned by the wash officer.
• When assigned by WASH Officer, represent the project in cluster coordination meetings and provide prompt feedback.

Reporting

• To submit biweekly and monthly program activity plans to the WASH Officer and be responsible for providing support to the IRs for the implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of all project activities in the areas of assignment.
• Submit biweekly and monthly activity reports to WASH Officer.
• Participate in preparation of sector reports for submission to Program area and country office, Government and donors.

Monitoring and Evaluation

In liaison with IRs, ensure regular monitoring of program activities to determine the success of interventions and recommend any changes in program design to the WASH Officer

Supervision

The position has no direct supervisee; however, the job holder will:-

Collaborate with Community Development workers and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter to provide regular feedback to IR on the performance and areas for improvement in the WASH sector or activities under project.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Working in consultations with Emergency WASH Officer, Hygiene and Sanitation Promoter/s, Community Development worker.
• In liaison with IR, working to support IREs WASH teams who are in charge of planning and implementation of WASH activities under the project.

External

• Provide any relevant support sort by IR to coordinate and collaborate with Regional and Woreda Water Officers, Kebele leaders and Extension workers.
• Working together with the Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter and Community Development worker support IRs in capacity building for Water Management Committees and Sanitation and Hygiene volunteers.

Job Requirements

Formal Education/Qualification :  Diploma in water technology, electromechanical works or other related field of studies.

Work Experience : · Minimum 4 years’ experience in the implementation of Water Work projects, preferably emergency WASH projects in humanitarian, NGO or Government organizations.

Skills and Competences

• Proven knowledge of water works, construction management and emergency response activities.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and CAD.
• Good knowledge of the local culture and Afari language is a preferable.
• Good in written and spoken English
• Previous relevant experience in the INGO sector is an asset
• Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity