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Background |
As part of this project, Oxfam will work with the local government and partners in reducing the open defecation practice and accessing water supply through rehabilitation and, maintenance of water scheme, community awareness, using a participatory approach, and involving communities in constructing communal latrines for IDPs and affected host communities.
Our team |
Job purpose |
To provide technical support to local partners and enable Oxfam to respond quickly to the Public Health Promotional requirements of the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene in emergency response. ensuring quality, community-based intervention that considers sustainable coping mechanisms in the current Tigray conflict, building the capacity of the IDPs, affected host communities to create better awareness in Water hygiene and sanitation. Particularly, the work requires providing and/or supervising the provision of technical support and assistance to the local partner's project within an area of specialism. in close coordination with the PHE team and ensuring community participation and integration with EFSL, Gender, and protection.
Core details | ||
Location: | Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia | |
Salary: | As per the Oxfam benefit package | |
Internal Grade: | D2, National | |
Job Family: | Programme | |
Contract type: | Fixed-Term contract for six months with possibilities of a contract extension. | |
Hours of work: | 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage | |
This role reports to: | Roving WASH Coordinator | |
Staff reporting to this post: | None | |
The annual budget for the post: | N/A | |
Key relationships/interactions: |
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Screening checks: | All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. | |
References: | Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require a minimum of two references covering five years of employment history. | |
DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at an enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law). | N/A | |
DIMENSIONS:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming
Coordination and Networking
Monitoring and Evaluation
Operational
Training /Capacity Building:
Staff Management
Other
Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies |
Desired
Your commitment to Oxfam
Key Attributes:
Organisational Values:
Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.