We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
ZOA is looking for a
WASH/Shelter Officer
ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia
ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea.
What we offer
ZOA offers a challenging position with a lot of responsibilities. We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector (including, but not limited to: medical, accident and life insurances, provident fund, training options).
Your challenge
The Shelter/WASH Officer is the field-level position for Shelter/WASH Program who work in the emergency affected communities in addressing with the emergency Shelter/WASH or any other emergency rapid response activities. The position spends 80% of his/her time in the field, identifying priority needs, target communities, identify potential Shelter/NFI needs, water supplies, sanitation and hygiene gaps with communities, local government and leaders, mobilize the communities, ensure the quality and quantity of the planned WASH activities delivered accordingly.
Over all, the scope of the position is to do proper Shelter/WASH Response activities by using the project document, Shelter/NFI and WASH clusters guideline and SHEPHER standards appropriate in the context of the emergency, actively participate in the zonal/woreda Shelter/NFI and WASH Clusters, rapid assessments, design the emergency shelter repairs, rehabilitate water and sanitation facilities, target/verify/distribute the WASH NFI, undertake the Hygiene and Sanitation promotions, cash assistances in joint beneficiary selection/ verification, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluations the project in the affected communities in Amhara region, Dessie area project intervention woredas.
Position objectives: The main objective of Shelter/WASH Officer position is to successfully delivery the Shelter/WASH project activities implementation that planned in the project, ensure community participation and local coordination.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of Emergency Project Manager, with technical support from CO-Shelter and WASH Specialist, the Shelter/WASH Officer is responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Shelter and NFI and WASH activities of the ZOA in Humanitarian Response project in the emergency target woredas of Dessie area, Amhara Regional State.
DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Major/key responsibilities.
Your Total Rewards package at ZOA
1. Compensation
Competitive salaries and financial security - we know how important these are to you and your family.
2. Allowances
3. Paid Leave
We recognize you have priorities outside of work.
Our flexible paid time off package gives you the flexibility you need.
4. Insurance
5. Wellness
We care about your health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive health package and initiatives to support your wellbeing.
Learning & Development
Other Requirements
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