Environmental Health Assistant | International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an Environmental Health Assistant for its Asebe Teferi Field Office in Ethiopia. The role involves supporting water supply, hygiene, and sanitation projects, including project tracking, procurement of materials, and community engagement. The position is for 8 months with a salary range of ETB 25,728.00 – 28,368.00 plus a hardship allowance. Applications must be submitted to the IRC office.
Deadline : Sunday, May 03, 2009

Posted on April 23, 2009

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC)

The IRC is a Non-Governmental Organization operating in Ethiopia to provide relief services to refugees, victims of drought, and war affected populations. IRC Asebe Teferi Field Office has an immediate vacancy and is seeking credentials in the form of a CV and covering letter for the post of Environmental Health Assistant. Please, send applications and photocopies of diplomas to the following address: IRC Asebe Teferi Field Office P.O.BOX: 245 Asebe Teferi,Chiro. Applications will not be retuned. No phone calls or personal visits. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Location: Asebe Teferi Field Office, west Hararghe zone,Oromia Region.

Length of Employment: 8 months.

Salary & benefits/8 months: ETB 25,728.00 – 28,368.00, based on the candidate qualification, experience and previous earning history plus 15% hardship allowance.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the EH manager, the EH Assistant is responsible for implementation of the water supply, Hygiene and Sanitation activities of IRC- Ethiopia, West Hararghe field office to the required standard, principles and level of participation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions of

- Assist EH staff with implementing environmental health project tracking program, including preparing and updating project schedule and implementation plan, assessment data, following up on purchase requests, tracking labor.

- Assist EH staff with preparing estimates, tender documents, creating purchase requests and contract document

- Mobilize materials and manpower to carry out WatSan construction activities as per set timeline and assist the logistics on identifying required quality materials for construction / rehabilitation

- Ensure procurement of construction materials, equipment and goods with IRC logistics including planning bid analysis, and inspection of purchased items, construction materials and equipments

- Work closely with the communities to develop new water points as out lined in the program activities

- Quality control of ongoing construction activities, measure and control cost, schedule and technical performance of the project and monitor proper use of resources

- Monitor project progress (based on EH officer input) and update schedules weekly.

- Ensure daily labor stipends are available for project officers to take to field as needed

- Work as an active member of the WatSan team, taking on additional duties as necessary and willingly assisting other members of the team in their work

- Performs other task as assigned by his supervisors

- Facilitate and monitor surveying works (profile of pipeline, topographic survey, etc) of water supply sites.

- Ensures the proper selection of location of water supply system structures and routes for pipelines together with concerned stakeholders, community and concerned project staff

- Assist in facilitating and oversee hydro geological studies to be conducted by consultants.

- Assist in Preparation of designs and bill of quantities of water supply systems and pit latrine slabs

- Assist in supervising and follow up the drilling of wells, construction of water supply system structures and installation of pipes and latrines as per schedule, standard and program principles.

- Assist in supervise and follow up contractors, daily workers or plumbers, masons and others assigned persons work progress and prepare payment sheet for the above participants as per the agreement.

- Assist in conducting need assessments and surveys for preparation of proposals for future interventions.

- Reports to the EH Manager.

- Carry out other duties as assigned by EH manager.

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Closing date of application May 03, 2009.
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