Job by NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) WASH Manager - Jigjiga, Ethiopia - Jobs in Ethiopia

Job by NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) WASH Manager - Jigjiga, Ethiopia - Jobs in Ethiopia

Category: Development and Project Management
Location: Jigjiga
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Employment Type:
Contract Salary:


Job Description

The purpose of a WASH Manager is to implement WASH responsibilities in the area office to ensure that NRC compliant with donor regulations and procedures.

General Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage WASH project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements

Contribute to the development of Country, Area and CC strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant CC projects.

Line management for WASH project staff.

Implement technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects.

Provide regular progress reports to the Area Manager and the WASH Specialist.


Specific responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and lead WASH assessments in Somali Regional State (SRS)

Quality control of all WASH activities –travel regularly to all the sites of implementation of WASH activities, ensuring that all activities are in accordance with norms and standards;

Develop, implement and manage remote monitoring systems that guarantee program quality and implementation according to work plans and commitments to donors.

Develop/Implement the planning for the extension of NRC’s WASH team and activities;

Based on the broad framework determined by the needs assessments and the regional WASH strategy, develop SRS WASH strategy.

Prepare/ develop narratives and budgets for proposals in collaboration with the Area Manager and other Grants team in Country Office.


Job Requirements
Professional Competencies

Minimum 5 years of experience from a senior

level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.

Degree in Water Engineering, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health, Hydrology or related field.

Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Technical WASH expertise in both hardware and software components of WASH

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Fluency in English, both written and verbal


Context/ Specific skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Experience in use of design software like AutoCAD, ArcGIS and statistical packages

Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE and links to emergency and longer-term development practice.

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of the local language Amharic and Somali is essential.

Experience is budget development, expenditure monitoring and cost cutting initiatives.


Additional Details:

Duty Station: Jigjiga, Ethiopia

Type of Contract: 12 Months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale

This position is open to qualified candidates of Ethiopian Nationality only!



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