Infrastructure Officer – FH Ethiopia

FH Ethiopia is a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities. At FH, we operate under a set of guiding principles we call the “The Heartbeat”. This includes our Values, Vision and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. FH Ethiopia would like to invite potential internal and external candidates to apply for the following position:

Position:                                       Infrastructure Officer

Duty Station:                               Meketewa & Abergelle (Amhara Region)

Duration of Contract:                 One-year contract, Renewable (with 60 working days probation period)

Salary:                                          As per the salary scale of the organization

Closing date:                               October 30, 2021

 Job Summary

Responsible for exploration survey, feasibility study and detail design of water and irrigation schemes; monitors and supervises irrigation and water supply activities. 

Principal Responsibilities

Key Result #1 – Planning and reporting

1.       Prepares plan of action and budget for the component;

2.       Prepares periodical reports on the irrigation and water program;

Key Result #2 – Implementation

1.       Makes reconnaissance survey and conducts feasibility study and detail design of water and irrigation activities;

2.       Produces technical papers and drawings for the water and irrigation activities;

3.       In consultation with the immediate supervisor, be responsible for the employment and management of staff under his/her supervision;

4.       Be responsible for the relevant training of the beneficiaries and project staff;

5.       Works with the concerned government bodies;

6.       Provides technical assistance to the other components as required;

Key Result #3 – Monitoring

Supervises and monitors the construction of water supply and irrigation schemes and ensures that they are carried out as designed and planned;

Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Gender Responsibility

⮚       Provide adequate time to staff to participate in gender sensitivity workshops and related events.

⮚       Through observation, interviews, and spot-checks, ensure that the staff planning process is gender sensitive.

⮚       Build a better gender balance in staffing through affirmative action.

⮚       Observe if women staff are as involved as men in high-profile activities such as interaction with visitors and chairing meetings, and take corrective action if warranted.

⮚       Encourage female staff to participate in external networks (local and regional), as well as seminars and cross visits.

⮚       Facilitate open and regular discussions with staff on about the work environment, policies, and values convenient to gender issues.

Safety & Security Responsibility

⮚       Encourages compliance of Safety and Security principles and policies of the organization by all staffs;

⮚       Visiting project Offices and operational areas periodically to meet staff and making sure that all staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures;

⮚       Explains to staffs the reasoning behind the organization’s safety and security policies and procedures

⮚       Organizing local training sessions, such as First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving for staff members.  If possible, he/she should conduct briefing and training sessions himself/herself;

⮚       Ensures that safety and security objectives are added to performance reviews and evaluations of all staff members;

⮚       Encourages staff to adopt safe and secure practices. Ensuring that updated personnel information related to safety (Record of Emergency Data) and security management are kept in Human resources.

Job Level Specifications

⮚       Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and beliefs as expressed in The Heartbeat: our Values, Vision, and Purpose.

⮚       Strong Interpersonal skills,

⮚       Emotional maturity,

⮚       Cross-cultural Sensitivity,

⮚       Ability to work effectively under pressure

Experience

⮚       3 years related experience in a relevant position Preferably in INGO Setting

Education/Certifications

⮚       Bsc in Irrigation Engineering/ Hydraulic Engineering or relevant field of study.

Distinguishing Competencies

⮚       Strong computer skill and knowledge in the area of MS word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and email communication.

⮚       High level of initiative taking.

Language

⮚       Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.