Emergency WASH Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Project Concern International (PCI) is a non-governmental and non-profit international organization dedicated to enhance health, end hunger, and overcome hardship in vulnerable communities worldwide. PCI is currently looking for a highly qualified and experienced Emergency WASH Engineer that fulfils the following requirements for one year (12 month) employment with possible extension based on performance and availability of funds. The purpose of the Emergency WASH Engineer position is to develop and guide the implementation of PCI Ethiopia’s water resource management and emergency WASH strategies and provide technical backstopping in all activities related to water and sanitation infrastructure, WASH activities, and water harvesting technology, including environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures. She/he guides the design of structures and systems, monitors their installation and provides guidance on the development of maintenance plans. She/he will also develop and strengthen partnerships among sector stakeholders, government counterparts and NGOs involved in emergency WASH activities in order to foster mutual learning and identify innovations that would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of water related intervention in the operational areas.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Review and summarize relevant experience including PCI, government institutions, and NGOs on emergency WASH-related technology, extension guidelines, assessments, and reports


• Review government policies and strategies related to emergency WASH interventions, identify best practices and gaps, and propose areas for improvement and implementation


• Conduct emergency water needs and propose effective measures to be taken


• Develop a checklist to monitor effectiveness and environmental impact


• Adopt government and donors environmental assessment and mitigation guidelines


• Develop PCI Ethiopia’s guidelines for field implementation of water related activities


• Assess field activities related to water and sanitation infrastructure and water harvesting technology


• Provide technical support in all phases of the programme cycle, from appraisal, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation through regular field visits, training-based capacity building, and desk-based feedback to project staff and partners


• Write concept papers based on needs identified at the field level


• Organize formal training and awareness creation sessions based on needs detected during field visits


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• Liaise with all stakeholders and represent PCI Ethiopia in Emergency WASH Taskforces and workshops at regional and national level


• Identify donors interested in funding water related activities and promotes relationships with them as appropriate


• Network with other NGOs working in WASH related activities to explore partnership development


• Participate in the development of proposals for funding of water related interventions


• Promote and support innovative/alternative water related service delivery mechanisms at the local level


• Learn from the successes of other water related organizations and transfer their technology and methodology to PCI


• Keep up to date with developments in the sector, including best practice examples in-country and internationally, and ensures ongoing personal organizational development and learning


• Ensure the communication and dissemination of success stories and lessons learned within the organization, with partners, and other stakeholders


• Write high quality reports required by PCI, donors, and government


• Document and disseminate information to PCI staff and partners


• Perform any other duties as assigned


• Participate in PCI’s innovation efforts and in teams on innovation initiative


• Other duties as assigned



REPORTS TO




Program Manager for Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent is expected to collaborate with the local communities, government counterparts, and other partners.


• She/he is also required to work closely with the Program Manager for Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience and other technical people of the project.


• The position is based in Afar and/or Bale, with at least 75% of the time spent in the operational areas. Overnight trips are often required.

 EDUCATION

• MSc. in Hydraulics or Agricultural Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience A minimum of

EXPERINCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in water resource management projects


• Experience working with NGOs in WASH and/or a water engineering position


• Working knowledge of programming in chronically vulnerable environments

SKILLS

• Strong facilitation skills with project staff and community members


• Interpersonal communication and report writing


• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written


• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and ExcelFirm belief in teamwork, gender equality, participatory approach and sustainable development


• Technical ability and sound judgment to work effectively with others at all levels


• Participatory Action Research and Social Marketing Methodologies training materials


• A passion for the mission and values of PCI

Closing date: May 07, 2016