The Organisation

Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian
organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. 

We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often
suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s
girls who are most affected.

Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we
strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges
facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we
enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global
levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.

Accountabilities

Project design, implementation and reporting

• Responsible for the supply of Water with in the required quality and standard.


• Responsible for hygiene and sanitation promotion works around water Distribution and collection points.


• Coach project and government WASHCOs how to undertake ongoing Water Supply system at the Field level.


• Conduct field feasibility study to new project sites.


• Follow
  up proper management of Water Supply sites and take measurement,
  quality control, give instruction with the consultation of the WASH
  coordinator and WASH Officer.


• Ensure
  the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in water
  supply and sanitation and Infrastructure project design, planning,
  implementation of projects and construction Supervision and Contract
  Administration.


• Work
  for effective and efficient thematic area coordination in consultation
  with the project Health and Nutrition officer and Coordinator and other
  project staffs.


• Close monitoring and follow up for smooth and on time project implementation.


• Record and share good practices and case stories achievements of the project.


• Participate
  and contribute for quality and timely reporting and documenting of
  project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly project
  progress reports.


• Manage and organize trainings, workshops and meetings that concerns the project at all Woreda levels.


• Field
  supervision and quality control of construction of borehole, Rural and
  Urban piped water supply project, rehabilitation and expansion of civil
  works, construction of VIP Latrine.


• Participate in bid process, Prepares Bid documents, and construction agreements and coordinates contract awards.


• Prepare take of sheet, cost and material estimation for payment and planning 

Related to Program Design;

• Facilitate and collect baseline information and data from community submit to PA for further analysis.

Related to Monitoring and Evaluation;

• Monitor project implementation processes, coordinate evaluations, share learning’s and document best practices.


• Prepare
  and submit a quality periodic narrative reports in a timely manner
  according to Plan International and donor requirements.


• Provide technical support for WASHCOs and Community plumbers.


• Identify,
  document and disseminate best practices, success stories and story of
  changes from within and outside Plan International staff and other
  development partners.


• Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely.


• Ensure all project documentation is filed and organized for accountability purposes.

Related to coordination, partnership and networking

• In
  addition to the WASH coordinator, he/she can be Serve as a principal
  representative to WASH thematic networks and clusters in the project
  areas that has relevance to the project implementation, to create
  collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence
  policy that maximizes the impact of the project.


• Establish
  links and good relationships with relevant district government
  authorities, UN organizations, NGOs, academic and research institutions
  and the media, in the area of water, sanitation and hygiene to draw
  information and knowledge for project efficiency and effectiveness.


• Makes
  follow up and proper documentation and share of district government
  information, strategies with respect to water sanitation and hygiene.


• Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators and Program Area finance team.

Related to capacity building support

• Provide technical assistance and build the capacities of local WASHCOs and Community plumbers in project management.


• Provide guidance to colleagues and partner staffs on smooth partnership management for enhanced project implementation.


• Ensure that appropriate partner assessment is done on time and communicated to relevant staff.


• Manage
  and monitor partnerships with implementing organizations, including
  their efficient utilization and timely accountability of funds
  allocated.

Ensures
that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP)
and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance
with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant
Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of
responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and
associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under
these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their
relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and
managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required solving them

• The position involves resolving many challenges which typically occur in WASH Programs management at the PA level.


• The
  post holder will demonstrate the ability to solve problems, while
  introducing innovations as needed to meet the demands of a dynamic and
  sometimes unpredictable operating environment while ensuring Plan
  systems and policies are adhered to.


• The
  post holder will coordinate program portfolio to ensure the highest
  level of project quality and its link with the overall country program.
  This will encompass strengthening accountability, planning, management,
  adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a culture for
  delivery of results, both short and long term.

All
the above responsibilities oblige a post holder to develop high level
of professional discipline and preparedness to investigate cases,
analyse, & thinking creatively in the process of solving problems of
beneficiaries.

Key relationships

• To
  maximize overall program impact through the optimized contributions of
  others, the post holder will be required to initiate, develop and
  maintain a range of working relationships, including with government
  counterparts, implementing partners and other development organizations
  with the region.


• Effective
  working relationships within the program unit are also essential. The
  job holder will have frequent communication with, Plan staff and various
  internal staff networks. 

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

• At
  least a High School Diploma in Sanitary work or an equivalency
  certificate and related disciplines with at least 2 years relevant
  experience in water supply and sanitation development out of which a
  minimum of 1 years of NGO experience.


• Demonstrated
  experience in managing pipeline maintenance, costing and preparing BOQs
  of water supply and sanitation projects and infrastructures.


• Experience in Installing pipes and plumbing fixtures, Estimate costs of installations.


• Experience
  in repairs, maintain pipeline system, visually inspect equipment and
  operate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine
  the cause and location of trouble


• Experience and Knowledge of using Plumbing tools, Welding Machines and equipment’s,


• Knowledge of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.


• Knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming.


• Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.


• Experience in implementation of integrated WASH, Health and Nutrition projects.

 Skills Specific to the Post

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.


• Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.


• Numeracy
  and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand
  budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.


• Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.


• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications

Location: Assosa and Metekel

Type of Role: Plumber/ Water Technician

Reports to: Water Supply officer

Grade: 

Closing Date: 03/08/2022

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We
want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we
work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age,
disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership,
pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual
orientation.

Plan
International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to
create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office,
in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We
foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial
justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan
International believes that in a world where children face so many
threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation,
do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have
particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with
and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at
risk.

A
range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with
Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan
International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants
previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual
abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under
investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an
application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these
recruitment procedures.

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