Current Vacancy: Wash Social Support Ethiopia Shire

Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the Social Support position is the day-to-day implementation of the core competency and related project activities.

Generic Responsibilities

• Policy Compliance: Ensure adherence to NRC policies.
• Assistance Outreach: Ensure projects reach the most vulnerable and identify better ways to provide assistance.
• Document Management: Ensure proper filing of documents both in hard and soft copies.
• Data Collection: Carry out data collection as required.
• Documentation: Prepare and file relevant documents according to procedures.
• Partnership Cooperation: Cooperate with relevant partners and local authorities.
• Programme Implementation: Work with WASH and shelter coordinators and staff to implement activities according to the plan.
• Commitment to Values: Demonstrate commitment to NRC’s mission, vision, and values.

Specific Responsibilities

• First Point of Contact: Act as the first point of contact between NRC and project participants.
• Transparency in Selection: Ensure transparency and accountability during beneficiary selection and verification.
• Coordination with Authorities: Coordinate with community leaders and local authorities.
• Verification Visits: Conduct household verification visits for vulnerable populations.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Establish complaints and feedback mechanisms.
• Community Mobilization: Lead community mobilization and disseminate essential information for distributions.
• Field Activity Follow-up: Implement all field activities within the project scope under the WASH and shelter programs.
• Inclusive Participation: Ensure equal participation by all segments of the IDPs, Returnees, and hosting communities.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit organized field reports to the WASH and Shelter coordinator.
• Additional Tasks: Perform any other task relevant to the position as requested by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Degree: Degree in Hydraulics Engineering, Water Engineering, Construction/Civil Engineering, or relevant field.

Relevant Experience

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in humanitarian organizations, preferably as a community mobilizer or in social support.
• Field Context Experience: Work experience in Ethiopian IDPs, returnees, and refugee camp contexts is advantageous.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Tigrigna and a fair understanding of English.