Wash and Shelter Technical Assistant Ethiopia Jigjiga

An exciting full time vacancy for a Wash and Shelter Technical Assistant Ethiopia Jigjiga is now available at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jigjiga. The successful candidate will bring strong Health/wash experience spanning at least 2 - 3 years. This position closes on May, 04. Apply now to be considered. Role and responsibilities The WASH & Shelter Technical Assistant supports planning, implementation, quality assurance and monitoring of WASH and shelter activities to ensure safe, and sustainable services for affected populations. The role includes technical oversight of construction of water systems, shelter, water quality management, coordination with partners and authorities, procurement and contract support, and reporting. Specific responsibilities Support needs assessments, baseline/KAP surveys, mid-term and end-line evaluations. Translate annual operational plans into weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation schedules. Prepare timely technical reports, assessment findings, environmental impact assessments, progress updates and donor-required documentation. Represent NRC in WASH & Shelter sub-cluster, site-level coordination and other stakeholder meetings; liaise with local authorities, community leaders, NGOs/INGOs and implementing partners. Coordinate with other technical and cross-cutting teams to ensure integrated response and adherence to CC strategy, tools and guidelines. Facilitate community feedback mechanisms and ensure accountability to affected populations (AAP). Supervise and monitor WASH and shelter construction and maintenance works to ensure compliance with designs, NRC and international technical standards. Inspect sites, resolve technical issues and guide on repairs and maintenance. Prepare designs, bills of quantities (BoQs), specifications, take-off sheets, cost estimates and payment certificates. Support contract management, tendering processes and quality assurance for contractors and implementing partners. Ensure activities are planned and handed over to promote local capacity and sustainable operations. Supervise daily operations of water treating at reservoirs and testing at tapstands, ensuring effective disinfection (chlorination, and dosing), and jar testing. Implement routine water quality testing and === Skills & Qualifications === Professional competencies: Bachelor’s degree in civil/water engineering, Construction management, Architectural engineering or related field. Minimum 2 years’ experience in water and construction, preferably in humanitarian settings. Proven experience in rural water supply systems, and operations. Proven experience in building construction Strong skills in Microsoft basic applications Advanced skills in Civil engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM, WaterCAD, Epanet) Technical report writing. NGO experience Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Somali language. 2. Behavioral competencies Managing resources and achieving results Handling insecure environments Communicating with impact and respect Working with people Coping with change Planning and delivering results. --- About Jigjiga --- Jigjiga is the capital of the Somali Regional State (Somali Galbeed) in eastern Ethiopia. The city serves as an important economic center for the ethnic Somali population in Ethiopia and hosts various government and non-governmental organizations working on development and humanitarian programs. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad

Professional competencies: Bachelor’s degree in civil/water engineering, Construction management, Architectural engineering or related field. Minimum 2 years’ experience in water and construction, preferably in humanitarian settings. Proven experience in rural water supply systems, and operations. Proven experience in building construction Strong skills in Microsoft basic applications Advanced skills in Civil engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM, WaterCAD, Epanet) Technical report writing. NGO experience Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Somali language. 2. Behavioral competencies Managing resources and achieving results Handling insecure environments Communicating with impact and respect Working with people Coping with change Planning and delivering results.

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