Job Opportunity: WASH Officer position available at The Lutheran World Federation World Service - Ethiopia in Mekele, Tigray. Development and Project Management jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

About the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world. LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centred and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Safeguarding Commitment

LWF World Service is committed to creating and maintaining a safe organization where people we come in contact with are protected from harm and abuse. Harm and abuse may include but are not limited to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and abuse, financial and material abuse, all forms of modern slavery, and all forms of maltreatment and exploitation.

Job Purpose

The WASH Officer is responsible for the overall WASH activities planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Life-saving multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to address the most critical needs of internally displaced people in Mekelle IDP Camps, Tigray Regional State funded by EHF. This project encompasses activities in Mekelle IDP Camps and the officer will be responsible for provision of WASH kits and improved hygiene and sanitation practice including gender -based violence (GBV) establishing selection and complaint handling committees, set up right-holders targeting criteria, as well as continuously collect data in IDP Camps, Mekelle- Tigray to serve as an input for the upcoming development project. 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Holder

• Lead the response activities of WASH emergency in need of internally displaced people, IDP Camps, including monitoring of project quality, M&E and budget management at Mekelle IDP Camps, Tigray regional State. 

• Produce study and design documents including: construction specifications, bill of quantities and construction schedule for the water and sanitation works to be carried out in the project area of IDPs as necessary;

• Carry out supervision of construction activities related to water supply;

• Facilitate sanitation and hygiene activities targeting internally displaced People and host communities in the different center of Mekelle IDP Camps. 

• Primarily responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the overall interventions of WASH in close coordination and consultation with the concerned project staff;

• Ensure efficient utilization of resource such as construction materials, manpower, properties, etc.;

• Regularly participate in the regional and zonal level WASH Cluster meetings about IDPs and provide updates to the immediate supervisor or project coordinator;

• Establish and train water users' committees for each of the water supply systems rehabilitated/constructed;  

• Lead the development of procurement, activity and budget plan for WASH-related activities;

• Participate in procurement activities related to WASH.

• Proactively conduct assessments and prepare proposal for new projects in WASH;

• Work closely with the project team in reviewing progress and results, identify gaps and solutions and share technical ideas for the project staff;

• Provide technical backstopping and guidance to the community facilitators; 

• Prepare periodic and timely reports and submit to the project coordinator periodically as per the agreed reporting timelines;

• Follow procedure as outlined in the LWF Staff Rules, Collective Agreement and other Operation Manuals;

• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

• This job description is subject to amendment by the employer when deemed necessary;

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:

Required Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master's /Degree in Civil and hydraulic Engineering from a recognized university/college 

• Relevant experience of at least 2 years preferably in an international NGO

Skills Required Attitudes and Attributes:

• Experience in working with various donors and familiarity to donor requirements (e.g., BPRM, ECHO, EU, UN agencies, SIDA, GAC)

• Experience in food security, livelihoods, WASH and Protection is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of CHS Accountability Standards and Humanitarian principles including the Code of Conduct, Protection, Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian activities.

• Creative and able to work with limited resources.

• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.

• Strong English language ability (both written and verbal) and ability to produce cohesive, informative reports.

• Previous related experience in INGO set up is advantageous.

• Computer skills including ability to use SPSS, Kobo Collect, Survey CTO, etc;

How To Apply

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to send only their detailed CV and a cover letter via EthioJobs. 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.