Ethiopia: Assistant EH Coordinator (WASH)

Scope:

The successful applicant should be prepared to travel to Ethiopia and is expected to represent IRC in relevant forums particularly with key stakeholders ARRA/UNHCR, ensure smooth and proper takeover WASH mandate from NRC in Buramino and Hilaweyn camps with a refugee population of 41,085 and 49,788 respectively, lead and ensure proper EH staff structure is designed, JDs prepared and key staff are recruited, and manage EH staff in Dolo. The Assistant EH/WASH coordinator will assess the WASH situation in Dolo refugee camps particularly the two additional camps, existing staff structure, and work closely with IRC department. The Assistant EH/WASH coordinator reports to field coordinator in Dolo and EH Coordinator in Addis Ababa

Responsibilities:

Project implementation:

§ Become rapidly familiar with the specificities of WASH programming in Ethiopia and more specifically in Dolo refugee camps;

§ Facilitate and manage the smooth transition of handover/takeover comprehensive WASH mandate in Buramino and Hilaweyn camps, in coordination with Addis EH TU, IRC field office management, ARRA & UNHCR;

§ Review and ensure the proposed EH/WASH staffing structure in Dolo, lead on the recruitment of vacant posts and induction of the same;

§ Review and maintain monitoring tools on project progress, financial commitments and expenditures against budgets as necessary;

§ Ensure and coordinates timely production of monthly reports by EH staff based on qualitative and quantitative indicators of project status;

§ Maintain database for monitoring of latrine filling rates and labeling, and seeking ways to link this with GIS mapping;

§ Spearhead an applicable model for community based management of facilities,

§ Facilitate in identifying high water consumption areas and ensure equitable access to refugees, IPs and host community;

§ Identify area of improvement on WASH facilities as well as WASH programing particular emphasis on the two additional camps IRC is taking over

Deliverables:

§ Completed handover documents for Buramino and Hilaweyn camps to be shared with IRC Ethiopia team.

§ Finalized EH/WASH staff structure in Dolo and the linkage with Addis EH TU developed and share

§ Updated project monitoring tools are developed and shared

§ Key EH/WASH staff are recruited

§ IRC is well represented in WASH coordination and other meetings in Dolo

Others:

· Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor;

Job Requirements

· University degree (Masters level preferred) in civil, water resource engineering, environmental or public health or other related field.

· Six+ year experience in EH, preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)

· Experience of supervising staff and interaction with international staff and partners and donors.

· Proven management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

· Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience.

· Fluency in English, spoken and written

· Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.

· Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment

· Please send CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address: IRC Addis Ababa, P.box 107 code 1110. Or apply on ethiojobs.net

· Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

· Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

· Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

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