WASH COORDINATOR

at Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization
Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date Posted March 23, 2020
Category Construction
Engineering
Health Care / Medical
NGO
Social Sciences
Job Type Full-time
Currency ETB

Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WASH COORDINATOR

  • Direct effective and timely implementation of the WASH projects in the assigned zone/region
  • Develop detailed work plan and implement the project activities (the water supply rehabilitation and hygiene and sanitation activities) as specified in the work plan
  • Responsible for the successful implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion tasks in the assigned Woreda/zone
  • Monitor and follow up timely and quality implementation of all activities (the water supply rehabilitation and hygiene and sanitation activities)
  • Collaborate with relevant partners at the state, local government and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of all WASH activities on the signature project.
  • Provide technical support and timely feedback to State and LGA teams on WASH activities
  • Develop activity plans and budgets for technical support activities related to WASH.
  • Coordinate WASH activities and ensure delivery of WASH services to beneficiaries
  • Report regularly on WASH activity implementation and maintain accurate records of all relevant WASH performance indicators
  • WASH Coordinator will be totally responsible to oversee the successful and quality implementation of water supply and sanitation facilities constructions in the assigned zone/region within the time frame
  • Take measurements of the construction activities, prepare payment certificates together with the contractors and send the payment certificates to HO for approval and payments
  • Report to the HO WASH team and the assigned zone/region manager on the progress of latrine construction, the water supply rehabilitation and hygiene and sanitation activities, and other relevant update
  • Coordinate the activities of project officers and supervise the punctuality and quality of their work
  • Develop hygiene education training sessions and tools;
  • Train local communities/caretaker of beneficiaries on water storage and management;
  • Initiate procurement to ensure adequate supplies for water, hygiene and sanitation activities for the project.
  • Organize training for WASH-Cos and ensure that the WASH-Cos are well functioning

JOB REQUIREMENT

  • Education: University degree in Civil / Environmental / Water Engineering/ Public Health/ Nutrition/ Nursing or related field
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 year experience on WASH project and relevant experience preferably with an NGO setting
  • Have technical background and knowledge in environmental health and demonstrated work experience in water and sanitation in designing and implementing hygiene promotion/hygiene education programs.
  • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
  • Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
  • Excellent communication and coordination skill, preferably with the community and Woreda line departments government

Language Requirements: Fluency in oral and written English and Amharic

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.

Location: As per project location

Career Level: Senior-career Level (3+ years’ experience)

Employment Type: Fixed term Contract

Applying Instructions

Female Applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

Interested applicants meeting the requirements can submit application letter, updated CVs and credentials to: FIDO’s head office Head office.

Address: Addis Ababa Lideta sub city Woreda 08 House NO. 696. In front of Red Cross Addis Ababa branch Office, Behind Police Hospital Nazarene building 3rd floor office No 24.

Tel. +251 – 11 557-81-14

Deadline: 10 days from date

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