NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) WASH Officer – Public Health Promotion (National Position) Jobs in Ethiopia
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) WASH Officer – Public Health Promotion (National Position) Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WaSH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia the WASH Officer–Public Health Promotion is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Roles & Responsibilities
Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the WASH-Hygiene promotion activities in IDPs and Host community in Benishangul Gumuz and neighbouring regions of Amhara and Oromia regions, Ethiopia.
The WASH Officer-PHP will assist the WASH/Shelter Coordinator in providing technical support in the development of NRC’s WASH programming for water infrastructures, construction and hygiene promotion activities.
He/she will also work closely with the other Project Officers and assistants in the field to ensure timely delivery of quality WASH programme, and will assist the WASH Coordinator in overall planning and design of (future) projects.
General responsibilities
Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
Plan and carry out needs assessments, baseline studies and periodic studies, and feedback findings to the stakeholders.
Specific responsibilities
Supervise Hygiene Promotion activities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles.
Use participatory approaches as a far as possible throughout the programme cycle, in training, and in the use of tool kits and other materials.
Supervise WASH activities and resources so that they are implemented and handed over or ended in a way that promotes local capacities and sustainable operations.
Recruit, train, and manage subordinate/Public Health Promotion agents staff including performance appraisal.
Organize day-to-day logistics, administration, and personnel
activities together with the other sectors.
Carry out informal and formal training sessions (according to identified needs) and evaluate the impacts of these trainings.
Enable effective dialogue with the affected community to allow the agency to be held to account for the quality of the WASH program.
Job Requirements
Generic professional competencies
First degree or postgraduate in Environmental Health/ Public health nursing or similar relevant discipline.
Minimum four years’ experience of working as a WaSH-PHP Project Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Experience in implementation of software components of WaSH activities
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Expertise in WaSH programming and integration with nutrition and health sectors
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and verbal. Knowledge of local language is advantageous.
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential. Experience with other computer programs such as SPSS, SAP 2000 and Microsoft Project would be an advantage.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
Experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present complex technical information
Cultural awareness and experience of working of different stakeholders
Community mobilization skills
Language
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
Behavioral competencies
Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
How to Apply
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through www.ethiojobs.net OR www.webcruiter.no (If it is possible, attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by September 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
NB
only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”
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