Apply: Plan International WASH Coordinator

Deadline: 23 February, 2022

Location: Gambella, Ethiopia

Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of WASH Coordinator

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

  • Nurture, develop and facilitate the achievement of results
  • Implement the specific project and programme thematic initiatives pertaining to Gambella programme area in line with different components within the country strategy as well as in support of overall country programme goals and objectives
  • Provide any requested technical support, assistance and follow-up in tandem with other field-based staff and programme managers
  • Prepare quarterly project and programme updates and reports (both financial and narrative reports) in consultation with concerned bodies
  • Develop proactive and constructive collaboration with different departments within PIE for a consorted and team driven effort towards fulfilling the vision, missions and impact areas of the organisation
  • Develop partnerships with individuals, groups and organisations and networks whose support are essential to the achievement of PIE’s organisational objectives, and strengthen their capacity through appropriate training and experience sharing initiatives
  • Serve as a principal representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project areas that have relevance to the project implementation
  • Establish links and good relationships with relevant district government authorities, UN organisations, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene to draw information and knowledge for project efficiency and effectiveness
  • Periodically collect project-related and relevant information about other organisations working within the target districts to gain institutional knowledge of the environment
  • Seek opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality project implementation
  • Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of WASHCOs, clubs and local partners in project management
  • Assist and support communication department in developing communication materials through adopting and contextualising it and disseminate to identified target audiences
  • Collaborate and participate in effective knowledge and information management systems where the necessary country programme information is well documented and shared internally and externally, as necessary
  • Promote a collaborative team environment amongst project/programme team
  • Inform line manager and donor of any issues or proposed resource changes (financial or human) that may require technical assistance or donor approval in a timely fashion
  • Oversee outreach activities at programme areas to support and raise awareness about the purpose of the project and any related opportunities
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by line manager, the sponsorship and communication manager and/or the CD

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Sanitary Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or a related disciplines
  • Five years, minimum, of relevant experience in water supply and sanitation development, construction supervision and contract administration, with two years, minimum, of NGO experience
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of feasibility study, design, construction supervision, and contract administration, etc. of water supply and sanitation projects and infrastructures
  • Experience in CLTSH, community mobilisation and organisation skill
  • Experience in preparation of bill of quantities and specification, bid document preparation and evaluation, contract document preparation, negotiation management, as well as supervision and administration of projects
  • Experience and knowledge of using Water CAD, AutoCAD and related software packages
  • Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector
  • Knowledge and experience in supervising infrastructures
  • In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child-centred community development programming
  • Fluency in English and Amharic languages
  • Knowledge and skill of local languages will be a plus

To apply and for more information, click here.

Photo source: UN Women

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