Wash and Shelter Project Manager

 role for a leading international NGO

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified, resilient and dynamic Wash and Shelter Project Manager , Asosa Ethiopia.

More About the Role

The purpose of the WASH Project Manager position is to implement the delegated WASH project portfolio. The following is a brief description of the role.

 What you will do

• Line management for project staff

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures

• Contribute to the development of Country, Area and WASH strategies, initiate, and participate in the development of the WASH projects

• Coordinate and manage WASH project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements

• Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects

• Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the WASH Specialist/PDM/ Advisor

Please download the detailed job description  to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Contribute to needs assessments, including protection risks and needs, and provide area specific information and input to CC PDMs/HoP and AM for proposal development

• Responsible for development and follow-up of detailed project work plans, spending plan, M&E plan and resource plan for the WASH projects on area level

• Scale up and diversify WASH operational capacity to ensure high standard project implementation and potential expansion

• Overall accountable for monitoring and oversight of technical quality of WASH projects and maintain transparency of implementation

• Support the consideration and inclusion of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within (and across) NRC core competency responses, where appropriate

• Overall accountable for quality assurance of NRC GORS WASH data for the area

• Responsible for mainstreaming of protection in project implementation in line with NRC Protection Policy and guidelines.

• Contribute with WASH specific contextual analysis with input to the contingency plan and contribute to WASH related activities as a part of RRM in the area

 What we offer

Duty station: Asosa, Ethiopia with frequent travel.

Contract: National, 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Travel: 50%.

Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s  Ethiopia national salary scale.

NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.

You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

 Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

 Important information about the application process

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When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

If you have any questions about this role, please email ho.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line.

 Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

This role is open to all nationals. 

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