International Rescue Committee Vacancy

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepared clear and detailed specifications for items to be procured and ensured procurement followed those specifications.
• Prepared takeoff sheets for quality WASH facilities, processed payments for contractors and skilled labor.
• Developed detailed Environmental Health physical and financial implementation plans for emergency responses.
• Sourced and monitored labor for emergency interventions and ensured accurate implementation according to standards.
• Monitored progress of subcontracted emergency response interventions in line with contracts.
• Identified, established, and followed up on water trucking and treatment sites.
• Worked closely with Zone/Woreda Water, Busa Gonofa, and Health Offices to ensure coordinated and efficient responses.
• Collaborated with IRC Hygiene Promotion Officers to promote safe hygiene practices, including health promotion activities.
• Produced activity progress reports according to reporting schedules and submitted them to supervisors and managers.
• Prepared brief monthly emergency updates.
• Took on additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Collaborated with IRC staff, government partners, and key stakeholders.
• Provided technical support for rehabilitation and construction of water facilities (motorized boreholes, shallow wells, rainwater harvesting systems) and sanitation facilities.
• Monitored water trucking operations and water quality at source, distribution, and consumption points, conducting chlorine residual tests and acting according to WHO guidelines.
• Registered and reported daily chlorine residual test readings weekly to supervisors.
• Trained and guided water truck monitors on water quality testing and proper recordkeeping.
• Ensured availability of construction materials, tools, and equipment according to specifications.
• Conducted regular field visits to assess project progress, support staff, and resolve technical or implementation issues.
• Inspected construction materials delivered to sites to verify quality and quantity.
• Evaluated contractor performance by reviewing ongoing and completed work.
• Coordinated contractor activities by scheduling assignments, setting priorities, and directing work.
• Inspected WASH construction works and ensured timely corrections to defects.
• Organized and conducted training on Emergency WASH and water quality monitoring.
• Enforced safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and addressed risks proactively.
• Coordinated data collection, maintained records, and monitored project implementation using established tools.
• Supervised water committees in the operation and maintenance of schemes.
• Ensured compliance with IRC policies, donor regulations, and government requirements in field offices.
• Trained water user associations on scheme management and sustainability.
• Prepared weekly and monthly reports on water supply activities for supervisors.
• Ensured projects were completed on schedule, within budget, and to high construction standards.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Educational Requirements

• Degree/ or diploma / Post graduate degree in Water resource or Hydraulics Engineering, Environmental Engineering with community mobilization activities in the field and WASH experience.

Preferred experience & skills:

• At least 2 years of validated experience for first degree holders or diploma with 5 years of experience in Water resource or Hydraulics Engineering, Environmental Engineering or 1 year of relevant experience plus Post graduate degree with community mobilization activities in the field and WASH experience.
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Confirmed practical work experience in construction/rehabilitation of rural water supply systems especially in spring development, plumbing, construction/maintenance of hand dug wells, installation/repair of hand pumps is a must.
• Experience on handling the construction and maintenance of large-scale motorized schemes specifically deep boreholes has added value.
• Practical experience in leading labor and material at construction site.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standard and Project Cycle management is an asset.
• Experience of engineering software like AutoCAD, EPANET and basic computer skills have value.
• Flexible and committed to working under tight conditions.
• Having valuable experience to work with government partners and structures is relevant.
• Experience in budget management, Ability to use computers (basic operating systems, AUTOCAD, WATCAD, EPHANET)
• Demonstrated experience in supervising construction works, specially water supply schemes, is highly required.

Language Skills:

Good command spoken and written English and knowledge of local language is advantageous

Major Responsibilities

• Participate in CP/GBV/MHPSS rapid assessment and contribute to the integrated protection-MHPSS overall intervention strategy based on feedback received from women and girls throughout the response activity engagement.
• By strictly adhering to GBV guiding principle, managing, monitoring & supervising GBV related cases.
• Train and mentor frontline workers, community volunteers, and other staff on basic psychosocial support skills, PFA and trauma-informed care.
• Ensure culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approaches in all activities.
• Facilitate SH+ group psychological intervention sessions and monitor and evaluate the improvement.
• Recruit, supervise, and capacitate social workers formally and informally to facilitate the Protection-MHPSS activities.
• Provide age-appropriate specialized support and care for adult women, adolescent and girl child survivors through training, daily mentor, weekly meeting, applying quarterly caseworkers’ knowledge and skills assessment tools.
• The Protection-MHPSS Officer provides community-based, focused, and non-specialized psychosocial support, strictly adhering to the IRC`s survivor-centered approach and GBV guiding principles.
• Implement community-based mental health and psychosocial services
• Ensure proper and safe documentation of reported GBV incidents through the utilization of GBVIMS consent, case intake, action plan, follow-up plan, client satisfaction tool, and other case management forms. Accurately and appropriately, strictly follow data protection protocol and confidentiality.
• Build a relationship with all relevant protection partners and conduct mentoring sessions to service providers (health, legal, protection, psychosocial) in the camp and in the local community. Encourage greater communication, collaboration, and coordination among partners from all sectors.
• Work with partners to implement GBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and supervise referral pathways to ensure survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meet their needs.
• Coordinate case management meetings only with service providers involved in its case assistance. Actively participate in monthly protection coordination meetings and participate in GBV safety audits & other assessments as requested.
• Enhance participation of Women and Girls at the Women’s and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS) and MHPSS centers. Conduct regular review meetings with women and girls (and Women steering committee if applicable) to improve WGSS activities and response interventions.
• Assist in incident recorder or GBVIMS/CPIMS database – entering data and share quality data monthly to the WPE/CP program Manager.
• Assist in response related IEC and BCC materials, in collaboration with GBV team. Ensure the messages are appropriate for the community and conduct pre-testing before dissemination.
• Supervise response activity budget utilization, BvA, M&E, supply and logistical needs and ensure adherence to all relevant IRC logistic policies
• Critically identify areas of integration with other sectors of the IRC (livelihood, WASH, Health) to improve women and girls’ inclusion and participation.
• Other duties and responsibilities that can be given by immediate and technical supervisors.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Develop ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Educational Background

• Diploma/BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Women’s Studies/or other related fields
• Minimum work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for MSc

Preferred experience & skills

• Experience in counseling violence against women and girls’ survivors and case management.
• Basic supervisory/managerial skills.
• Technical and report writing skills
• Clear understanding of gender, power abuse, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to always maintain VAWG and protection principle.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization includes facilitating the training.
• Ability to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate other WPE/MHPSS field workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when needed and able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to details.
• Related work and field experiences in social service provision with women and girls, NGO experience is a plus.
• Ability to use MS Office, Excel, Email and PowerPoint applications very well.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Language Skills:

• Good command spoken and written English and knowledge of local is advantageous.