4 jobs found in Asosa

Job Title: Civil Engineer Sector:  Environmental Health Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Assosa, Ethiopia Job Description   The Civil Engineer position is a Junior managerial position under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Health Manager that involves direct implementation, management, monitoring & evaluation and reporting the rehabilitation and expansion of the Assosa town water supply system and upgrading and maintenance of the water supply pipe lines and water supply facilities in Assosa General Hospital, Assosa Health Centre, and Selga Alu Health Centre under EU Trust Fund project. The position is responsible for implementing and managing the construction & rehabilitation of civil infrastructures and hydraulic systems and water quality management based on the project agreement. The position holder is expected to coordinate with the Senior Environmental Health Officer and guarantee the smooth and effective execution of the project to the best quality and standard. She/He is responsible for the execution of the project activities in line with agreed timeline and budget ensuring the attainment of project objectives and outcomes. Furthermore, the position holder will provide technical support to the EH unit and to other sectors on construction related activities as assigned by the Senior EH Manager. The Civil Engineer will assist the Senior EH Manager in maintaining effective project-related operational processes between EH and supporting departments, and demonstrates consistent representation and coordination with stakeholders. The position also requires strong grant management skills, including efficient finance and resource management.  The position reports to the Senior Environmental Health Manager at Assosa Field Office. KEY  RESPONSIBILITIES  : The Civil Engineer will be engaged on the coordination, management and direct implementation of the civil and hydraulic engineering related components of the project and monitoring, evaluation and reporting of progress under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Health Manager. COORDINATION &  IMPLEMENTATION : Coordinate with Senior EH Manager/Officer and efficiently administer the construction and rehabilitation processes of the project, monitor lifecycle of the projects, prepare/use the project control mechanisms, provide updates as per requirements, and document and share overall all processes. Prepare effective construction schedule, manage the construction and rehabilitation activities, ensuring that they are scheduled and built in accordance with the plans and specifications. Perform or oversee, surveying operations to establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction activities. Oversee all aspects of the engineering processes throughout the construction & rehabilitation activities and provide subject matter expertise as required. Perform regular check-up on procedure to ensure compliance to the IRC’s & Donor regulations and evaluate all designs and drawings before implementation. Draft physical layout for the construction & rehabilitation activities and coordinate with Senior EH Manager/Officer to administer and maintain construction contracts and procurement requests and prepare an effective work schedule. Provide technical support to the management processes of the project, maintain and update all logs, and document all estimates and change orders for outsourced construction works, and perform quantity survey and maintain compliance to an efficient project schedule. Maintain knowledge on all contract terms and legal requirements for all construction projects to avoid any delay in projects and provide support to all work groups and participate in various actively to ensure completion for all projects. Manage the production of or directly draft all the necessary designs and bills of quantities, specification, necessary drawings for the planned activities. Identify and resolve all technical issues throughout the project implementation. Design/use the construction progress tracking system, collect and maintain construction data, review takeoff sheets in accordance with the progress data and provide feedback on payment request to Senior EH Manager/Officer.        PLANNING Participate in feasibility assessments and site surveys, preparation of concept notes, proposals and budgets for EH project formulation. Ensure the timely preparation of detail activity implementation plans for project activities, compile and share to the Senior EH Manager. GRANT MANAGEMENT Ensure effective and efficient utilization of the budget allocated for infrastructure development and rehabilitation component of  the grant within the grant period. Draft activity, procurement, spending plan and share to Senior EH Manager/Officer, document after review and use as implementation tracking mechanism.    Initiation procurement requests (PRs) timely as per the procurement plan, in accordance with the budget available, follow up procurement request status and ensure supply of materials, goods and equipment. Follow up financial expenditures through weekly real-time budget monitoring system (BvA), procurement tracking, and ensure efficient budget utilization and provide periodic report to Senior EH Manager/Officer. Conduct monthly BVA reviews and provide necessary recommendations to the Finance and Supply Chain units as needed. Work closely with the Finance Staff to ensure proper financial management of the grants. Provide technical assistance to the Supply Chain unit in procurement of materials, equipments, tools, work, services and goods in consultation with the Senior EH Officer. Draft monthly cash projection for the Grant and share with Senior EH Manager/Officer for review.       STAFF MANAGEMENT Provide technical support to Supervisees, demonstrate on-job knowledge/skill transfer. Provide assistance in the management, mentoring and developing Supervisees when demanded. Identify and flag staffing needs to the Senior EH Officer, initiate Personal Requisitions in consultation with the Senior EH Manager and assist with recruitment when demanded. Identify knowledge gap and recommend for capacity development program for Supervisees. Provide continuous technical and managerial support for Supervisees. Support the Supervisees in setting performance targets in consultation with the Senior EH Manager/Officer. Facilitate dissemination and exchange of expertise in the concerned field. MONITORING & EVALUATION Ensure the planned project activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to project goal, objectives, and indicators and in line with IRC’s and Donor requirements and beneficiary needs. Participate on the biannual project evaluation exercise, present project performance and defend the project progress. Ensure that all constructed/rehabilitated infrastructures meet the required design, specification and standard quality. Produce detail activity implementation plan in coordination with the Senior EH Officer, update periodically and ensure that the progress is in line with the plan. Facilitate and participate on IRC’s FO’s SMT, Donor, Government and beneficiary monitoring visits in coordination with the Senior EH Manager. REPORTING, DOCUMENTATION & DATABASE MANAGEMENT Collect construction progress data and keep records on related activities in soft and hard copies. Draft report on project implementation progress on monthly/quarterly basis and submit to the Senior EH Manager for review as per the schedule; collect feedbacks, comments and recommendations and implement for improvement. Maintain the consistency and quality of the monthly and quarterly reports. REPRESENTATION AND COORDINATION Participate on meetings where necessary and provide briefing in consultation with the Senior EH Manager. Liaise with stakeholders and represent the IRC in relation to the project/grant as advised. Participate on coordination meetings with stakeholders whenever delegated. Coordinate periodic site visits to stakeholders in coordination with the Senior EH Manager. OTHERS: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Senior Managers.   Qualifications   University degree in Civil/Hydraulics/Construction Management or related Engineering fields; Relevant experience of minimum of 2 years for M. Sc. and 3 years for B.Sc. Degree holders of relevant experience in urban water supply system development and/or construction project management, preferably in a humanitarian setting; Proven experience in project cycle  management, design and construction management of town water supply and sanitation infrastructures and contract administration; knowledge in water resource management, Hydro-geology and drilling operation monitoring; Experience in coordinating large projects, managing multiple tasks and uphold attention to circumstances; report writing, documentation and database management; Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure  and meet deadline; Experience in supervisory role, staff management  and interaction with stakeholders; Experience in resource management – supply, finance and human resource management; Competent in Microsoft Outlook, MS office and database management; Knowledge of running EPANET, Auto CAD, WATERCAD and related engineering software; Knowledge of standards and guidelines in WASH infrastructure design and implementation in urban setting;   Fluency in spoken and written English; Experience working in an NGO environment and for a not-for-profit organization is a plus; Key Skills: Capacity to work independently, and collaboratively in a team environment. Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skill. Leadership and decision-making skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture. Proven report writing skill. Strong verbal, written and communication skills. Strong IT skills.

  Job Title: Environmental Health Officer Sector:  Environmental Health Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Assosa, Ethiopia Job Description   Under  the supervision of the ERR Manager, the Environmental Health Officer is a Junior Managerial position that involves planning, management and monitoring & evaluation of the water systems, sanitation infrastructures construction & rehabilitation activities under the emergency WASH intervention program and capacity building of IDPs and relevant Government staff in Metekel Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Abulta & Dangur IDP sites. He/she is responsible for the construction and rehabilitation of the water supply facilities in coordination with the Construction Foreman. The position requires strong project and grant management skills, including the proper management of the financial, material and other resources under the emergency WASH program.      Water Supply: Manage the construction and rehabilitation of damaged and/or non-functional water supply facilities, expansion of water supply systems, cleaning and development of waster Shallow wells, design for pipe lying, procurement & supply of hand pumps and spare parts. Ensure the proper replacement of damaged hand pumps and worn-out spare parts for shallow wells and springs for IDPs. Oversee and monitor water quality, including turbidity and free chlorine, after the completion of the construction/rehabilitation of the water supply systems. Oversee stores management for EH items and liaise with the supply chain to ensure that bi-weekly checks are made on site stores and stock records. Ensure that weekly data for construction progress is gathered, recorded and kept in soft and hard copies in the IDP Camps and transit centers if any. Organize and facilitate for timely response to any mechanical electro-mechanical part breakdowns in the IDP Camps and transit centers with the water technician to ensure uninterrupted access to water supply. Prepare Terms of Reference for the site selection, surveying work and other sub-contracted work, review the contract documents in collaboration with Supply Chain and manage sub-contractors when assigned by ERR manager. Manage the production of or directly produce all the necessary designs and bills of quantities, specification, necessary drawings for the construction/rehabilitation of water supply systems and prepare follow up schedules for the required equipment, goods, tools and materials. Ensure that all the constructed/rehabilitated water supply and sanitation infrastructures in the IDP Camps and transit centers meet the design, specification and quality of construction as per Government and IRC standard. Ensure the procurement of tools, and equipment required towards construction/rehabilitation of water supply systems including hand pumps, spare parts, fast moving items, sanitation construction materials and pipes & fittings for efficient construction/rehabilitation works. Supervision of all contracted activities:- water supply system, construction/rehabilitation of shallow wells, tap stands, spring capping box, reservoirs, pipe lying, anchor blocks, construction of communal latrine, showers, waste disposal pits, establishment of intermediate waste collection sites, etc. Order materials and equipment as necessary for construction/rehabilitation activities, in accordance with the budget available, stoke balance, submitting and following up Purchase Request forms as per IRC procedure. STAFF MANAGEMENT Directly supervise the Construction Foreman and other construction team assigned for the project. Supervise the establishment, training, management of the WASHCOs including the maintenance team (Technicians and operators)  in the Camp water system operation Assists and facilitate in the orientation of newly recruited EH staff on behalf of EH team in the IDP camps. Prepare performance targets for Supervisees in coordination with ERR Manager and support ERR Manager and Field Coordinator on the staff evaluation process. Grants Management, Reporting, Representation and Documentation. Prepare Implementation, spending, procurement and monitoring & evaluation plan for the allocated Emergency WASH budgets along with the ERR Manager.  Liaises with HR/Admin, Supply Chain, and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations of activities and procedural recruitment of skilled man power, social workers and other EH staff for the implementation of the project activities in the IDP Camp and hosting community. Ensures that all the planned project activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner (IRC standards), according to goal, objectives, and indicators and in line with Donor & Government requirements and beneficiary needs. Facilitate and organize in documenting EH related data and record with soft and hard copies. Serve as the focal point person for all EH related activities at the project site. Participate on meetings regarding EH related issues in the IDP camps as advised by the ERR Manager and/or FC at Assosa FO.  Prepare monthly reports and share with ERR Manager in collaboration with the Hygiene Promotion Assistant officers, and Construction Foreman. Perform other tasks as assigned by his/her supervisors.   Qualifications   University Degree in Hydraulics, Water Resource, Civil and related Engineering fields; Relevant experience of minimum of 2 years for M. Sc. and 3 years for B.Sc. Degree holders of relevant experience in urban water supply system development and/or construction project management, preferably in a humanitarian setting; Experience in coordinating emergency projects at Refugee and/of IDP camps managing large projects, with multiple tasks and uphold attention to circumstances; Proven experience in project cycle  management, design and construction management of town water supply and sanitation infrastructures and contract administration; knowledge in water resource management, Hydrogeology and drilling operation monitoring; Report writing, documentation and database management; Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure  and meet deadline; Experience in supervisory role, staff management  and interaction with stakeholders; Experience in resource management – supply, finance and human resource management; Competent in Microsoft Outlook, MS office and database management; Knowledge of running EPANET, Auto CAD, WATERCAD and related engineering software; Knowledge of standards and guidelines in emergency WASH service provision, infrastructure design and implementation in refugee/IDP camps, urban and semi-urban setting;  Fluency in spoken and written English; Experience working in an NGO environment and for a not-for-profit organization is a plus

Job Title:  Cash Transfer Program Officer Sector:  Finance Employment Category:  Regular Employment Type:  Full-Time Open to Expatriates:  No Location:  Assosa, Ethiopia Job Description   The Cash Transfer Programming Officer position is responsible for carrying out all aspects of program delivery through cash based programming which can be conditional or unconditional cash transfer or in kind based on the context. Cash-based ES-NFI response is designed to respond to disaster affected communities with in short time after the emergency induced. The Cash Programming Officer is the primary field-level position for ES-NFI cash transfer programming. The Officer spends most of his/her time in the field, identifying priority needs and target communities those affected by natural and man made crisis, conducting IDPs verification assessment, conducting market assessment in the areas of needy community, conducting post distribution monitoring, establishing relationships with community, local government and leaders, overseeing field-level operations, such as the delivery of materials/inputs, registration of complaints, and payment to beneficiaries. The Cash transfer Officer will technically report to Sr. Cash Officer based in Addis Ababa and the Emergency Rapid Response Manager based in Metekel zone, Gilgelbelse, is the immediate supervisor of the position . Major/key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Implementation Assist the Cash Sr. Officer and Emergency Manager in CTP post  crisis start up planning Apply technical knowledge and skills to implement and/or assist in community delivery of cash based programs;  Promptly identify and recommend solutions to cash based technical issues Prepare Purchase Requests for program supplies/activities and liaison with field SC and finance team to undertake field procurement as designated and authorized. Participate on the on job training of how the e-voucher system works, how to handle data using the  e- devices (offline and online); on  how to handle the e-devices (e-voucher reader, Smartphone with application, and e-voucher) including the hand over process with the vendors Participate in the process of identifying beneficiary communities/targeting based on robust and participatory criteria, assist other CTP staffs, if any Ensure appropriate community messages are transferred to the beneficiaries, local government partners, vendors, non-clients and other key actors Ensure training/re-orientation  of the vendor staff e- voucher system (how it works, synchronization, handling including safe keeping of e-devices) until hand over of the e-devices to IRC Ensure the conduct of beneficiary feedback and response mechanism (BFRM) activities are undertaken and also serve field focal point for handling the BFRM data base Work with and provide timely technical support to the IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff Closely work with all IRC  field team in general and with ERR Manager in particular how to integrate and align the cash programing with other ERR activities and priorities Fully comply with IRC safety and security procedures and provide input to security monitoring and assessments to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation Project Monitoring and Reporting Assist in the collection of data, conduct of assessments (needs, market, risks and security) and provide input for concept note/ proposal development for  cash transfer project in collaboration with the local community structures and community members   Monitor progress against grant work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential  delays Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements. Assist his/her supervisors( ERRM) to ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes. Capacity Building and Coaching:    Aware the communities, government partners and stakeholders to consider cash response as one modality at appropriate situation. Capacitate the community facilitators, staffs under his/her supervisee, and others (if any) on cash Transfer Programming (CTP).   Support and coach the FSP to meet the humanitarian principles during Cash Response program/facilitating the payment to the beneficiaries. Coordination and Representation Participate on seasonal and ES-NFI cluster assessments and share findings Work collaboratively with IRC supply chain, finance and admin/HR staff to process Purchase Requests, and Payment Vouchers, Represent the IRC on Cash coordination meetings at different level like region, zone and woreda level. Identify and work very closely with Financial Service Providers (FSP). Build good team sprit with IRC field and Addis including program and support staff. other   Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and ERR team to enable and develop IRC programs.   Qualifications   Minimum 3 years for 1 st  degree and  2 years for post graduate Degree in  Agri-Business Management, Economics, Marketing, Rural Development, Banking, Project Management or  similar with relevant experience of the position demanD  Proven abilities on cash based program ( specific abilities or skills required) International NGO experience is a plus Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to work under pressure well. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English, Amharic required and also other local languages preferred