The Opportunity 

The position holder is primarily responsible for leading and implementing the WASH development as well as the humanitarian component of the integrated WASH, Health, and Nutrition project in Gambella regional state, and ensuring the linkage to the Country WASH Program at the project level. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre-agreed project plans and objectives, and oversees Project implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle. Given that a significant amount of the project thematic activities is done in partnership with key government sector offices, s/he will have also a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing, and facilitating the achievement of results.

• Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Health, or related disciplines.

• At least 5 years relevant experience in water supply and sanitation development, construction supervision, and contract administration, of which a minimum of 2 years must be with an NGO.

• Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, design, construction supervision, and contract administration of solar-powered water supply and sanitation projects.

• Experience in solar projects, including solar-powered water system design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

• Strong experience in preparing BOQs, technical specifications, bid documents, evaluation, contract documents, and negotiation management.

• Experience and knowledge of Water-CAD, AutoCAD, and related software is advantageous.

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Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

1. Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

2. Ensures that the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

3. Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

4. Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

How To Apply

How to apply 

The closing date for the application is September 28 ,2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link 

• External Applicants: Link 

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

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