WASH Team Leader – Somali Regional State Of Ethiopia

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have an MSC/BSc Degree in Civil or Water Engineering, Public Health from a recognized University/college or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that can bring added value?

Do you have a minimum of 5+ years of work experience as a WASH Specialist at the Senior Level and 2-3 years in public health engineering/Promotion with an excellent technical understanding and demonstrated experience on WASH?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a WASH Team Leader who is responsible to lead, manage and effectively deliver Oxfam’s overall WASH response to IDPs and Host communities in Hunger Crisis response targeted zones and woredas and provide high-quality technical support and quality control in the management, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Oxfam’s WASH Response programme, Maintain and improve established systems and structures required for the effective timely implementation of quality water, sanitation and hygiene promotion component of the programme

What we are looking for

This position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following skills and  competencies:

• Excellent technical skill and practical experience in preparing the technical drawing, designing, BOQs and estimates of water and sanitation infrastructure preferably in refugee/IDP camp setting.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating gender, protection, and accessibility (Inclusive) onto emergency response programmes and long-term strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in working with UN clusters, Local authorities and implementing INGO partners.
• Excellent command of the English language, and knowledge of the local language an asset.
• A proven record of mentoring and capacity-building teams and partners in complex contexts.
•  Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at all programme levels and with external organizations as needed.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in response to changing needs.

Desirable

• Experience working effectively within a large international agency including, in a refugee response setting, and previous experience with ECHO and UNHCR projects would be an added advantage.
• Skills and experience in using AUTO-CAD, WATER-GEMS and other relevant software.
• Good Understanding of WASH Programming in refugee response programming
• Experience leading strategy development and implementation monitoring in collaboration with staff
• An applicant with knowledge of the local language is preferable.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in the WASH TEAM, to act as a key contributor to Humanitrial works, to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their specialised fields etc, training and development, offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk / or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/18161/description on or before October 16, 2022.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

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