Job Opportunity: WASH and Shelter officer position available at NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) in Shire, Tigray. Engineering, Water and Sanitation jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

1. Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities 

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.

• Implement delegated WASH and Shelter activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets and plans.

• Mobilize communities and community leaders for implementation of WASH and shelter technical activities.

• Suggest new methods and approaches in order to improve the quality of the activities.

• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and better ways to assist.

• Support WASH and Shelter project implementation through field deployment directly undertake distributions, hygiene awareness raising and construction works. 

• Support logistical needs of the WASH and Shelter program staff, including communication, transportation and distribution.

• Support in monitoring laborers at field sites and track material receipt, storage and delivery at sites.

• Assist in coordinating all visibility material required by the donors and NRC are procured and sent to the field. Also, liaise with field staff to make sure these materials are being used properly.

Specific responsibilities 

• Mobilize beneficiary communities implementing WASH and Shelter activities through participatory approaches. 

• Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.

• planning and carrying out technical needs assessments, baseline and end line survey and feedback findings for internal and external use

• preparation of BOQ, Technical Specifications and Drawings for WASH and Shelter activities as deemed necessary.

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure quality standards are met, promptly identify defects, and communicate necessary corrections to the contractor.

• Prepare take-off sheets for completed work, issue work completion certificates, and coordinate the final handover process in collaboration with Finance, M&E, and Logistics teams.

• Conduct WASH and Shelter activities in IDP/Returnees settlements under the guidance of the WASH and Shelter coordinator and coordinating and supervising community mobilizers.

• Carry out technical training sessions (according to identified needs) for community members.

• Raise awareness on issues relevant to the community and encourage their participation in projects.

• Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues (i.e. gender and environmental protection) in implementation of activities.

• Train the IDP/returnee community on WASH and shelter facility management maintenance and protection issues.

• Implement WASH and Shelter activities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct and humanitarian principles.

Competencies  

1. Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Degree in Hydraulics Engineering, Water Engineering, Construction/Civil Engineering or any relevant field 

• Minimum of four years of work experience working as a WASH/ shelter Project officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.

• Experience with start-up of projects

• Experience in undertaking training of staff or target groups

• Proven experience in record keeping, reporting and project implementation,

• Ability to coordinate project activities with input from colleagues and external partners for the achievement of results,

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports,

• Ability to build relations with local government authorities, civil society, beneficiaries and other stakeholders,

• Ability to work independently according to established structures and guidelines, including administrative requirements, and       maintain coordination with colleagues and supervisors.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential.

• Ccomputer literacy of technical software (i.e. AUTOCAD, GIS, EPANET) is an asset.

• Knowledge and experience of the application of SPHERE links to emergency and longer-term development practice.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in local Languages is highly desirable.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Knowledge of the operating context in Tigray region.

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Working experience in WASH / shelter constructions, development and planning in humanitarian projects or comparable field,

• Strong writing and reporting skills,

• Familiarity with the International Organization, UN agency or diplomatic mission and asset.

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Handling insecure environment

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Working with people

Behavioral competencies

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Handling insecure environment

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Working with people

How To Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through Application Link. Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 23 December 2025 at 5:00pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

                                       “Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”