Wash Officer Position Open

About the Ethiopian Red Cross Society

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through:

• Emergency responses, including ambulance and first aid
• Family reunification services
• Essential drugs and medical supplies
• Water and sanitation initiatives
• Other humanitarian services

ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs aimed at creating resilient households and communities. Currently, the ERCS has a structure consisting of:

• 15 Regional Offices
• Zonal Branches
• District/Woreda Branches
• Woreda Red Cross Committees
• Kebele Red Cross Committees

Job Summary

The WASH Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of the WASH component of the EC2R project and other related projects. Responsibilities include:

• Planning and execution of water supply and sanitation systems
• Monitoring and evaluation of hygiene promotion
• Training of community volunteers
• Regular travel to field project sites
• Collaboration with ERCS staff at both HQ and branch levels

Key Responsibilities

Project Design and Implementation

• Conduct multi-sectoral rapid needs assessments in collaboration with humanitarian partners
• Prepare detailed designs for water and sanitation infrastructure
• Participate in multidisciplinary study teams and technical planning
• Prepare bidding and contractual documents
• Design and implement hygiene promotion campaigns
• Mobilize community participation in project planning and execution
• Manage resources, supervise engineering works, and oversee quality standards
• Train branch-level WASH staff and volunteers
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of hardware components
• Oversee materials procurement and contractor engagement
• Organize and facilitate project handovers to beneficiaries and local authorities

Financial Management

• Support budget preparation and revisions
• Ensure efficient budget utilization and quality procurement
• Monitor sector expenditures in accordance with project plans

Reporting

• Prepare and submit regular project reports (monthly, quarterly, biannually, and annually)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all construction activities

Networking and Coordination

• Ability to collaborate with PNS, government stakeholders, and WASH clusters
• Identify new funding opportunities and project partnerships
• Integrate WASH activities with other sectors and partners

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Implement M&E activities as per ERCS and PNS standards
• Document lessons learned and best practices
• Participate in learning reviews and program evaluations

Mainstreaming Cross-Cutting Issues

• Integrate gender, protection, accountability, disability inclusion, MHPSS, DRR, and climate change into project design and execution

Qualifications

Education:

• MSc/BSc in Civil, Water Resources, Hydraulic, Irrigation Engineering, or related fields

Experience

• Minimum 4 years (MSc) or 6 years (BSc) of experience in WASH, preferably in humanitarian/NGO contexts. Prior experience with Red Cross is an advantage.