Oxfam African Jobs: Wash Program Officer, Ethiopia

At Intermón Oxfam, we are people who believe in justice and solidarity, and work to change the world. We fight the causes of poverty and injustice, and not just against their consequences. We are acting in a
comprehensive way in around fifty countries of Africa, Latin America and Asia, working on more than 500 development and humanitarian action projects, we promote fair trade and social awareness and mobilisation campaigns.
Key Responsibilities

Support the WASH manager in strategizing the WASH program in Ethiopia

Formulate and design WASH projects/Programs with local partners

Technically support and build capacities of local partners especially in Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion as well as Community Development

Appraise and organize donor technical and financial reports to the required standards

Monitor and supervise WASH projects in 4 regions with 8 local partners

Monitor the WASH program budget with several partners, allies and donors

Involve in different networks and coalitions to contribute to the sector development

Involve in various studies, researches and monitoring, evaluation and (MEL) processes

Document and share WASH program lessons.
Experience and Skills

University education, preferably in Public health, environmental or sanitary science, sociology or related field;

Minimum of 3 years WASH sector experience with one/two years within the NGO sector or any other International Cooperation portfolio;

Additional on job trainings in community development, WASH, adult education, health and hygiene promotion would be a plus;

Knowledge of the government sector, International and local NGO working styles;

Experience in WASH/health project/program formulation, appraisal, monitoring, follow up and assessment;

Experience working with communities and local partners in different contexts particularly in the areas of capacity building and technical support provision;

Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Internet, E mail);

Driving licence and availability for travel;

Ethiopian with a deep knowledge of the country context and the WASH /health sectors laws, policies, strategies and contemporary strategic plans;

Proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic; knowledge of other local languages will be a plus.
Working conditions

Contract of employment: contract of 1 year, renewable based on performance and continuation of the program, in charge of Intermón Oxfam and according to the country legislation.

Working hours: 40h a week. Working hours depends on the functions to realise program work plan. Availability to occasionally work on week ends, especially for field level follow up of the projects (working day recoverable).

Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance; moreover, Intermón Oxfam gives economic aid for workers with family.

Holidays: According to the working calendar in the country.

Working place: Addis Ababa (with over 60% of the time visiting and supporting partners and the community in the field in Amhara, Tigrai, SNNPR, Oromia and Somali regions

Incorporation date: June 2010.

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How to apply

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please click this link. The closing date for applications is 02/05/2010.