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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Germany (VSF Germany) is a non-governmental, non-profit making


international Organization, engaged in the field of veterinary relief and development work providing
humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where
livestock is of importance. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, and food safety, VSF
Germany works towards food security, resilience building, strengthened livelihoods as well as respond to
different Emergences. VSF Germany is registered and licensed in Ethiopia by Authority for Civil Society
Organization since March 2010 and latest re-registration as per 2019 Civil Society Organization
proclamation no 1113/2019 on May 23, 2019 with License no 1662. VSF Germany implements activities
in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.
VSF Germany anticipates emergency response project from USAID-BHA for drought affected communities
in Afar, Borana (Oromia), South Omo zone of SNNPR and Somali region and seeks to recruit qualified and
well experienced staff for project entitled; “Integrated Response to Complex Emergency (IRCE) in Afar,
Somali, Borana (Oromia) and South Omo (SNNPR).” The intervention in Somali region is implemented
through our Partner VSF Suisse. The positions to be filled are listed below and details of each position
requirements are accessible from VSF Germany website www.vsfg.org. Note also that all these positions
to be filled will be pending until final approval of the proposal and grant agreement is signed with the
donor USAID-BHA. In all listed position women are highly encouraged to apply and priority will be given
to competent women applicants.

Job title: WASH Officers


Line Manager: Project Manager
Place of work: Moyale district (Borana-Oromia) and Hamer woreda (Turmi) in south Omo SNNPR
Donor: USAID/BHA
Monthly salary: As per VSF Germany salary scale
No. of positions: two (2)
Length of Contract: One year with possible extension based on available funding

Job Summary:

The purpose of WASH Officer position is to provide technical and professional support in the
implementation WASH components of USAID-BHA funded Integrated Response to Complex Emergency
(IRCE) in Afar, Somali, Borana (Oromia) and South Omo Zone of SNNPR” Project. S/he will provide technical
support, supervision and guidance to WASH component of the project. S/he works closely and technically
support Emergency committees, Project manager, development agents, Woreda water experts and
Community mobilizers who will be involved in the implementation of the project.
Key areas of responsibility:

• The WASH officer will be a primary focal person for WASH components of USAID/BHA funded
project in four project districts and responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of
WASH activities.
• Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective
rehabilitation and upgrading of Water schemes in the targeted project Woredas with a particular
focus on creating safe water access for humans and livestock.
• Provide technical support to relevant government lines offices and project staff as well as
communities in order to develop capacities related to their roles and responsibilities of WASH
components of the project.
• Ensure rehabilitated boreholes of the project provide quality water services to beneficiaries in
accordance to existing standards
• Work closely with Woreda water offices, project manager and other project staff in accomplishing
his or her duties,
• Lead the planning, promotional and awareness creation on the objective of the WASH component
of the project in collaboration with district line offices and community mobilizers, and wider
beneficiary communities
• Conduct and lead assessment in the targeted districts which inform identification of water scheme
to be rehabilitated or upgraded by the project based on priority needs, develop BOQ,
specification, for the water scheme to be rehabilitated
• Technically provide leadership role for the implementation of rehabilitation of water scheme as
per the existing standards in the region.
• Submit timely and accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and final reports on WASH component of
the project
• Plan, cooperate, collaborate and work closely with district water office and pastoral development
office staff with particular emphasis on gender during implementation of the project
• Provide training in collaboration with district and regional water bureau expert for WASHCO
• Plan and conduct capacity building trainings to WASH experts, development agents and
communities
• Support other livelihood activities of the project by closely working with VSF Germany and its
partner project officers to ensure the attainment of project objective.
• Actively participate in the identification of strategic water point to be rehabilitated through
participatory approach with beneficiary communities and government line offices
• Oversee and coach community mobilizers that are recruited by the project.
Job Requirement:

• At least bachelor degree in Water Engineering or related fields with relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experiences in water structure development, NGO
experience is desirable
• NGO experiences in the field is an asset specifically USIAD funded projects
• Good experience of working in Borana (Oromia) and South OMO-SNNPR region and
communication skill in English and local language is an added value
• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful
situations
• Interest in and ability to work in team
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to work in remote areas

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements should send application
comprising of the following documents to [email protected] within 10 working days post advert, on or
before July 15 ,2022 indicating the title of the position on the subject line.
1. Updated CV not more than 3 pages
2. Cover letter for application only One (1) page
3. One-page summary table of educational background, work experience, skill, competence and
current or last salary.

DON’T SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letter as you will provide
them up on request only. Make sure also you clearly state the job position and location in your email or
on the cover of envelop and or application letter.

Due to the urgency of some position we shall conduct assessments on an ongoing basis as applications
are received.

Disclaimer:
VSF Germany does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does
not act through recruitment agents.

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