OUR WORK IN ETHIOPIA

Job details

DIVISION: Impact

TEAM: Program Team  

LOCATION: Based in Gambella with frequent travel in the seven refugee camps in Gambella, Ethiopia

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term

GRADE: C2, National                             

JOB FAMILY:  Programme

SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package

HOURS: 37.5 per week

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage

POST HOLDER REPORTS TO

Refugee Response Programme Manager/Deputy Manager

JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST

PHE/PHP Team Leader and Matrix managed by Camp Coordinator

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall

·       Overall operational lead for the implementation of the WASH component of the Gambella refugee Response

·       Provide professional and technical leadership to the WASH team including elements of Public Health Engineering and Public Health Promotion for programme planning and implementation.

·       Participate/Lead sectoral or multisectoral assessments relevant to the Gambella refugee Response.

·       Ensure that WASH project activities are planned and implemented on time in line with contractual obligations and accountable approaches with communities.

·       Ensure appropriate design, construction and implementation of WASH hardware is undertaken according to technical standards (SPHERE, Oxfam WASH Minimum standards); 

·       Ensure WASH intervention are designed and implemented taking into consideration safeguarding, safe programming and protection concerns.

·       Ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender and protection issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.  

·       Undertake regular capacity need assessment of WASH team including partners and provide capacity development support.

·       Track and manage WASH contracts, particularly Civil works and coordinate closely with logistics unit so that contractual obligation and agreements are adhered to.

·       Collaboration and support logistics team for the timely procurement of WASH supplies and services;

·       Contribute and participate in donor reports and funding proposals. 

·       Contribute in SitReps and other reports/write ups needed by the response.

·       Line manage staff in line with Oxfam policies, ensuring that they have the necessary induction, strategic guidance and management support.

·       Undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.

Technical Leadership

·       Coordinate Technical assessment of the existing and water infrastructures in the camps and provide recommendations and lead implementation for improvement.

·       Lead Carry out of innovative and inclusive design, BOQs & community led construction of durable sanitation and bathing facilities at household, community & institutions (e.g., schools, health posts etc) level in consultation with the women & men beneficiaries, other partners; Consideration of context and cultural aspect and active engagement of beneficiaries will be key.

·       Ensure robust planning and implementation of community-based PHP strategies and interventions with strong gender and protection considerations.

Team Management and Capacity Building:

·       To lead and assist a team of national PHE and PHP professionals towards effective delivery of integrated WASH; this will include supporting recruitment, writing of job descriptions, work schedules, training plans and appraisals.

·       Build the capacity of Oxfam staff and partners through mentoring and coaching, on the job supervision and informal and formal training. Contribute to the joint facilitation of inter-agency training initiatives where appropriate.

·       To design, plan, implement and monitor the work; accountability and transparency are addressed.

·       Programme learning and reporting

·       Monitor and report regularly on progress and ensure that programme indicators related to all public health activities are set, measured, and used effectively

·       Act as focal point for liaison between the MEAL and WASH teams and ensure integration of MEAL into the WASH programme.

·       Document and disseminate good practice examples from programme development and implementation.

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Coordination and Representation

·       Represent Oxfam in technical coordination meetings such as the WASH Cluster, and with other technical agencies including government authorities, local, national and international NGOs and UN agencies.

·       Share good practice examples from Oxfam WASH programmes both internally and externally such as at inter-agency coordination meetings and contribute to Oxfam’s influencing efforts.

·       Take full charge and responsibilities of managing Gambella office and overall programme in absence of Programme Manager.

·       Contributing to programme quality standards

·       Ensure that wherever possible an empowering approach to working with communities is employed.

·       Ensure that work aims to meet UNHCR and Sphere Standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and protocols (Core Humanitarian Standards).

·       Ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender, protection, and accessibility issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that Oxfam’s Programme is an opportunity for peace building, rather than community division.

·       Contribute to programme reviews and evaluations where appropriate.

Other

·       Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights.

·       Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff safety health and wellbeing principles.

·       The post holder expected to be familiar with and abide by the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g., InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol, including safeguarding.

·       Depending on the situation, the post holder may be asked to perform other tasks as requested by the Manager.