Field Officer (TVET Wash)

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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 25 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/  a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/  or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Field Officer

Length of Contract: Definite until December 31/2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Project Manager/Filed Coordinator and WASH engineer, the FO has the responsibility to contribute towards improving the maintenance of water schemes and implementation of TVET related activities in the target areas. FO will plan, coordinate and follow up short-term training for water scheme operators and Woreda Water Office Technicians in the project operation areas. FO is also accountable for preparation of   pre- and post- training tests for water scheme operators in their respective areas and for regular post training follow up on smooth operation and maintenance of water scheme in the project operation areas based on PIN standard follow up checklist. He is also responsible for the TVET related project tasks in his assigned area.

TECHNICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

• In collaboration with internal and external support, defines “improved maintenance” and develops checklist for monitoring implementation of maintenance plans.
• Actively participate in Woreda Water Office Water Technician capacity assessment to identify technical gaps of Woreda technicians and scheme operators in regards to Operation and Maintenance
• Ensure proper selection of training participants based on PIN training participant selection criteria.
• Prepare and hold pre- and post- training tests for water scheme operators in consultation with PIN education team
• Facilitate training delivery process in collaboration with the project stakeholder in the project operation areas.
• Collect stakeholders contact lists, beneficiaries, GPS location and necessary data for water schemes found in project operation area
• Participate in gap identification and analysis Facilitate field practices activities for Woreda water technicians and water scheme operators in collaboration with the project stakeholders
• Undertakes regular visits to PIN WASH project site and analyze the situation of water schemes in regards to O&M and the implementation of maintenance plans in the project operation areas using PIN standard monitoring checklist.
•  Communicates with WASHCO regularly and provide them with the required technical assistance for proper implementation of maintenance plans of water scheme in the project operation areas.
• Attends WASH meetings at Woreda level and undertakes follow-up actions.
• Actively collaborates with PIN’s other ongoing WASH project team members in the project operation areas.
• Actively collaborates with TVET college activities /trainings implementation of woreda water office technician, water scheme operators and water unit association in the project area.
• Regularly and actively work with project area woreda water office and water scheme to ensure the project quality work.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• Collaborate with field coordinator in planning, needs assessment/identification, proposal preparation, budgeting, monitoring, reporting
• Actively participate in the procurement process such as preparation of specification for items to be procured under the project, inspection of material during delivery time
• Attaining the adequate results in proper quality and in time and meeting all deadlines
• Assure that all visibility material and events are in accordance with the donor and PIN Guidelines
• Maintaining smooth and professional relations with all project stakeholders
• Prepare weekly, monthly and   quarterly plan and report specific to the post and submit to field coordinator on time
• Provide field coordinator with weekly plans and reports of activities achieved. The reports shall be submitted every Thursday morning and will contain a shortlist of activities achieved in the past week and activities planned for the next one
• assist the field coordinator when a need arises
• Collect all the necessary information and document from the TVET college relation to the project implementation and report to the field coordinator.
• Actively participate and communicate with woreda water office, and TVET unit in relation with the specific project implementation.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

• maintaining good personal relations in the team
• liaison with external consultants (under Project manager’s supervision)

FINANCIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

• adhering to PIN and donor’s policies
• archiving acquired and entrusted documents and materials in proper manner

OTHER

1. understanding and adherence to PIN procurement guidelines as well as other PIN contracts formats, guidelines and manuals
2. assuring a constant communication, coordination and monitoring of project partners work that should lead to successful implementation of all project´s activities
3. assuring good relationship with partners of the project and effective troubleshooting (under supervision of Project manager)
4. other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the project, program or mission

Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).
• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.
• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.
• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment.

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Transport Allowance
• Bank loan facilities
• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year
• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays
• Medical insurance, including spouse and children
• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law
• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days
• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support
• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff
• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility
• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs
• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training
• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars
• Annual staff retreat
• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

• BSC Degree in the field of TVET Education, WASH, Construction, Hydraulic Engineering, Water supply Engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Business administration and related fields
• At least three years Experience in Project planning, implementation, reporting, field monitoring, administrative tasks, field coordination with government (TVET colleges, Water offices, education & job creation offices), good communication at community level, coordination with other stakeholders, etc.