ABH Partners P.L.C Senior Water Supply Engineer Jobs Amhara RWB Ethiopia
ABH Partners P.L.C Senior Water Supply Engineer Jobs Amhara RWB Ethiopia
Specific TasksThe role of the “Senior Water Supply Engineer” working under the OWNP is to support and facilitate the effective implementation of particularly the “Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CR-WaSH)” programme in Ethiopia including facilitating and strengthening communications between the different tiers.
As such, under the CR-WASH program, the role of the senior water supply engineer will be to support the Regional PMU in communicating with Woreda WASH Team and Town Water Utilities and providing them with the directions, information, systems and technical skills.
The senior water supply engineer will work within the Amhara regional water supply and sanitation program management unit (regional PMU) that is responsible for managing and coordinating the CWA and Government supported CR-WaSH projects at the regional level.
The water supply and sanitation program management unit coordinator would affirm that work plans developed by the senior water supply engineer to discharge his/her assigned duties are logically compatible with his/her respective job descriptions and would monitor that the planned services are delivered by the expert in a manner and in line with the objective of the project/program.
On the basis of the roles described above, the specific areas of responsibility of the senior water supply engineer include, but are not limited to:
Technical Aspects
Contribute to the overall technical aspects of the CR-WASH project including planning, implementation, follow up and monitoring of the contract effectiveness,
Support in study and design of CR-WaSH projects as well as review of civil works and hydraulic design reports,
Support woredas and towns in the study and design of water supply projects,
Proactively contribute to the preparation of specifications, BOQs, drawings and bid documents,
Effectively support in construction supervision, contract administration of civil works construction and inspection of the construction of CR-WaSH facilities,
Involve in technical reviews and appraisal of CR-WaSH projects, program guidelines, manuals and standards,
Undertake regular field missions and follow up the program activities at all stages: pre-design stage, design stage, tendering phase, construction period, completion, inspection and handover phases and defect liability period,
Assist in the production of contract management and supervision manuals for the use of regions, particularly for contract administrators and construction supervisors;
Assist the regional WaSH teams, town water boards and town water utilities in tender advertisement, analysis, evaluation, award, contract negotiations and contract signing as well as implementation;
Conduct quality assurance, when needed, of construction works, installation of electromechanical equipment, and materials.
Produce and submit monthly, annual and end of assignment reports to the PMU and ABH.
Program Planning and Management
Support the preparation of regional PMUs annual work plans and budget for the Regional CR-WaSH projects supported by CWA and Government Phase II program,
Prepare and consolidate quarterly progress reports,
Promote learning between woredas and between towns by sharing information, progress reports and best practices,
Foster integration under the sanitation projects by supporting efforts to integrate water supply, sanitation and hygiene interventions and coordinate planning across sectors;
Update data on CR-WaSH physical and financial performance, including number of user communities and beneficiaries’ vs planned activities considering integration of sanitation performance.
Timely track allocated, received, used and liquidated budgets on a timely manner.
Sector Support
Guide, capacitate and support technically the RWB experts through related skill transfer and coaching,
Work collaboratively with regional, zonal, woreda and town implementing agencies to ensure they have the necessary skills and training to perform their duties;
Follow up and assist the Woredas/towns on overall program management starting from ToR and RFP preparation, negotiation and agreement up to end of contract implementation and final acceptance of the project including follow up of payment modality and review of payment certificates, etc.;
Produce or update the necessary technical training materials and manuals (e.g. cost-effective designs, operation and maintenance, etc.) and program management training materials and manuals (e.g. procurement process, contract management, etc.) for use by implementing agencies,
Provide technical backup support and training to WWT/Town Water Boards/Utilities (urban) during the early phase of project support (up to the first phase of construction);
Assist woredas and towns to identify their program and management gaps and provide/facilitate technical assistance they required
Job Requirements
M.Sc. or above in water supply and sanitary engineering, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering with 8 years and above of professional work experience, or
B.Sc. in water supply and sanitary engineering, hydraulic engineering, water resources engineering with 10 years and above of progressively responsible professional work experience in the WASH sector,
Strong experience in study, design, construction, works supervision, contract administration, tender document preparation and evaluation, program planning and management as well as sector support,
Experience with quality assurance and site monitoring for civil engineering projects, including review of change orders, inspection of works, and reporting discrepancies,
Professional fluency (writing and oral) in English,
Strong communication skills and flexibility working with various stakeholders,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
How to Apply
Qualified applicants can submit their application letter along with an updated CV with three professional references, copies of education credentials, and work experience via email to jobs@abhpartners.com by stating the position and region you are applying for on the subject email. The application may also be submitted in person to our office located on Bole Road, behind DH Geda Tower Addis Ababa from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturday Up to 12:30.
Qualified candidates who fulfill the criteria will be hired only following the approval and endorsement by UNICEF.
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