WASH Infrastructure officer

• Contract type: Definite type
• Salary: USD 830

The purpose of the WASH infrastructure officer position is to ensure WASH projects are implemented effectively and professionally as per the standard design, specification and guidelines of the project.  To ensure WASH projects are implemented in line with project proposals and plans – on time ensuring quality and adherence to national, international and Concern guidelines To ensure effective participation in and ownership of the project by communities and stakeholders through  liaison, coordination and communication among Concern’s WASH program staff, communities/beneficiaries and other stakeholders for sustainable program  results and outcomes.

Key responsibilities summary

Coordination and networking

• To liaise with Government and other relevant actors as requested by the line manager.
• Establish good working relationship with Concern staff, government bodies and other stakeholders.
• Participate in WASH cluster meeting as required.

Technical Support and Facilitation

• Ensure strong project management of all WASH interventions so that projects are designed and implemented on time, within scope and budget and achieve high quality outputs Participate and take part in needs assessments and produce detailed technical reports related to WASH activities.
• Participate and take part in needs assessments and produce detailed technical reports related to WASH activities.
• Follow up 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.
• To ensure an integrated and multi sectoral approach to WASH programming, assist the team in finding ways to integrate/link and combine hygiene & health promotion, water and sanitation facilities design, construction & maintenance, with  Health , Nutrition, Livelihoods and food security etc.
• Ensure that cross cutting issues are mainstreamed into WASH programmes.
• Provide regular progress reports to WASH coordinator.
• Give regular technical supports and on the job coaching to WASH managers based at project areas in preparation of detailed work plans, technical drawings, bills of quantity, procurement plan and bid documents for the implementation of WASH projects.
• Prepare WASH standard drawings and bills of quantities.
• Prepare technical training materials for WASH staff at all levels.
• Identify and address staff capacity building opportunities.

Planning, Reporting and Accountability

• Support in the preparation of WASH proposals.
• Follow up the budget in accordance with the agreed plan.
• Contributing to the preparation of internal and external reports.
• Collect reports and documents as well as share all data related to the progress in the implementation of the project.
• Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
• At all times adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.
• Give technical support to the field staff on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, inequality and DRR in the implementation of WaSH and Infrastructure activities.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of program objectives.

Gender Equity 

• Demonstrate understanding of Concern Worldwide Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy .
• Contribute to ensuring that Concern Worldwide Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities. Emergency response

Concern Worldwide Ethiopia is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end this role may be required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objectives

Safeguarding and Organizational Values

• Uphold and promote organizational values including safeguarding, accountability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ensure all activities are implemented in a safe, ethical, and conflict-sensitive manner.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities as required.

Accountability

In line with Concern Worldwide, and its commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• As relevant within this role, actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E).
• Contribute to ensuring that the Feedback, Complaints & Response Mechanism (FCRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed with relevant staff whenever appropriate.
• Contribute to the effective dissemination of information about the FCRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour among programme participants and communities (when this is feasible and relevant). What we offer
• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks (unpaid) parental leave. Important information:

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

• BSc. in Hydraulics, Sanitary or Water Resource Engineering from recognized university.
• 3-4 years relevant experience relevant work experiences in  WASH activities at community, health institutions and schools both for emergency and development settings
• Appropriate technical skills training and computer software; practical knowledge of Autocad is a must.
• Excellent written and spoken English  Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Knowledge of participatory processes
• Team work
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal communication
• Capacity Building/Trainings
• Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report.
• Committed to CWW’s vision, mission and core values
• Fluency in English and in Somali language is mandatory.

Competencies

Demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlight 3-4 competencies in bold as appropriate):