Wash Assistant Hp Opportunity

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the WASH Officer, the WASH Assistant is responsible for:

• Supporting implementation and achievement of targets
• Regular monitoring and reporting of progress
• Providing technical guidance to ensure adherence to international and national technical standards
• Supporting sanitation and environmental health interventions

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Work closely with the WASH Officer to ensure project objectives are met.
• Support the program team, including the monitoring and evaluation officer, in collecting primary information from operational locations.
• Represent FHI 360 at the community level and liaise with key community figures and local stakeholders.
• Follow up on routine implementation of activities under the guidance of the WASH Officer.
• Ensure regular monitoring of indicators and targets using developed monitoring checklists.
• Provide specific field progress reports on programmatic matters.
• Collect facility-level information required by the WASH Coordinator and WASH Officer.
• Handle any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Required and Desired Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of national work experience in an NGO setting, focusing on primary health care, nutrition, WASH, or humanitarian projects.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing WASH programs with a focus on public health promotion.
• Experience conducting rapid needs assessments and baseline assessments.
• Sound understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Oromia.
• Experience representing employers at relevant platforms and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently and for extended periods to operational locations.
• Good understanding of the UN Cluster System and minimum standards of services in humanitarian settings.
• Fluency in local language and excellent proficiency in English.
• Knowledge and practical experience in public health promotion approaches and national strategies.
• Knowledge of Afan Oromo language is highly desirable.

Skills Required:

• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Social / Science / Project / Management / Development