Vacancy Announcement – Organization for Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA)
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!OWDA is an Ethiopian charity organization registered with the FDRE Charities and Societies Agency. It has been operating in the Somali Regional State since 1999. OWDA is currently announcing a vacancy and encourages interested applicants to review the position’s specifications and requirements and apply before the deadline.
Organization For Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) would like to invite qualified and interested job seekers to apply for the following different position.
Position 1: PSE Officer
DIMENSIONS:
- Ensure that overall project planning, implementation, and management.
- In collaboration with woreda line offices and NGO partners, conduct need assessment and select project intervention sites/kebeles.
- This position will be responsible for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and abuse related activities under the CR-WASH project.
- Carry out project activities and prepare progress reports.
- Identify project implementation challenges/problems that hinder project performance and solve it timely manner.
- Advises decision-making for specific programme contexts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project design & implementation
- Address beneficiaries’ queries through the helpline in a respectful and professional manner and offers reassurance to callers in distress.
- Prioritise protection principles, respect, and confidentiality in responding to callers.
- Collect all the needed information, data, related to PSEA cases and file them properly.
- Prepare and produce PSEA reports on a regular basis.
- Conduct PSEA training to all staff members, volunteers, external stakeholders, such as partners, vendors, contractors who are working or collaborating with OWDA
- Seek support and assistance from project managers and program coordinators if issues arise or if information is needed.
- Track referrals by following up with beneficiaries and collecting feedback using the referral tools and database until case closure.
- Provide the project manager with the corresponding beneficiary data related to each project as per set criteria
- Keep track of services offered to beneficiaries and update OWDA data accordingly.
- Acts as the Focal point for all beneficiaries at the hub.
- Conduct phone surveys whenever needed.
- Collect and organize the list of beneficiaries according to protection data protocols.
- Clean and updated collected data regularly.
- Ensure efficient data transmission and archives for future reference.
- Comply with the organization’s policies and procedure as well as Code of Conduct.
- Implement other tasks as requested by the Head of strategic development & communication.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Documented work plans for the projects supported, with regular written reports demonstrating progress against targeted activities in coordination with the WASH Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work, social sciences, humanitarian development, and /or business administration is required. 1 to 2 years of relevant experience with local and/or INGOs
- Extensive knowledge of humanitarian principles and processes.
- Contextual knowledge of local communities and demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the diverse social/cultural/high-security contexts.
- Knowledge of Protection and PSEA principles, GBV programming, and referrals, cases and complaints mechanisms. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an added value.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to diverse cultural contexts
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills (internal and external relationships, networks, professional and international stakeholders at the senior level)
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and local environment.
- Information dissemination skills is required, ability to understand, explain and contextualize accountability tools.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, stress management certifications will be considered an added value.
- Genuine care and respect for needs of others, practically vulnerable populations with strong belief in empowering marginalized and disenfranchised people.
- High integrity and willingness to conduct her\himself transparently and open to scrutiny.
- Demonstrate excellent English and Amharic oral and written communication skills
Position 2: – Water Technician
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Makes available materials and other resources necessary for the construction and maintenance of water schemes, latrine, fords and culverts, warehouses, schools, irrigation schemes, fences, etc., as per the design;
- coordinates and supervises the construction tasks at selected water source sites;
- Fits in water pumps; rope and washer pumps; water supply pipeline fittings; hand dug wells, etc.
- It makes the community participate in the water and sanitation programmes and follows up on the participation of water committees in the programmes.
- Facilitates training on clean water and sanitation for the community.
- Collects information about the progress of completed programmes and ensures that construction materials are properly utilised.
- Promotes positive relationships with the concerned local governments and communities.
- Assists the immediate supervisor in conducting surveys on water source sites;
- Performs other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- Perform site monitoring together with focal points assuring quality control of the activities & services;
- Participate in data collection, KAP surveys, PDMs;
- Participate in collection of useful data, success stories and beneficiary lists as required;
- Report activities using distribution lists, attendance lists with activity reporting format;
- Monitor targets and monitor behavioral changes on a regular basis in accordance with the M&E work plan;
- Liaise with the technical team to ensure harmonization of activities and integration of hard and soft WASH activities;
- Collaborate with other agencies (Government authorities and IPs) in implementation area;
- Report all WASH related concerns on a regular basis to line manager;
- Perform any other duty assigned by immediate supervisor;
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Documented work plans for the projects supported, with regular written reports demonstrating progress against targeted activities in coordination with the WASH Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
Job Requirements
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
- Diploma in Rural Water Supply and Sanitation/TVET, Advanced Diploma in Water Supply or related field. BSc in Engineering fields, mainly Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering, Civil, Environmental Engineering etc.
- 2-3 years of work experience, with similar jobs and experience with community development work.
- Experience in Water Quality monitoring tools and skills.
- Ability to understand the cultural context of the community, Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization;
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure environment;
- Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities, stakeholders, and partners.
- Ability to conduct assessments, monitors and evaluates programs, and prepares reports.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
- Fluency in English and other relevant languages spoken in the community or region where they work.
- Proven and good understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women and people with disabilities in the hygiene promotion and Social and Behavior Change related to WASH project.
- Be a team player and ready to collaborate with others in positive manner.
Position 3: – Hygiene & SBC Officer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead hygiene and Social and Behavior Change (SBC) technical activities in the respective district.
- Develop and implement hygiene promotion activities that are appropriate for the community’s needs.
- Collect and synthesise qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning SBC strategy and interventions in the region.
- Conduct assessments to identify the community’s hygiene practices, knowledge, and attitudes towards hygiene and sanitation.
- Design and implement social and behavior change interventions that aim to change the community’s behavior towards good hygiene practices.
- Conduct training sessions for community members, stakeholders, and partners on good hygiene practices, sanitation, and social and behavioral change.
- Conduct training sessions for community members, stakeholders, and partners on good hygiene practices, sanitation, and social and behavioral change.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of hygiene promotion activities and social and behavior change interventions on the community’s health and wellbeing.
- Liaise with stakeholders such as government agencies, UNICEF, NGOs, community leaders, and other partners to ensure the success of the hygiene promotion activities and social and behavior change interventions.
- Prepare reports on the progress of the hygiene promotion activities and social and behavior change interventions to share with stakeholders and partners.
- Overall, the Hygiene and Social and Behavior Change Officer plays a critical role in promoting good hygiene practices, improving sanitation, and changing behavior towards better health outcomes in communities.
- Liaise with all key stakeholders (including Zonal and Woreda Health Offices, volunteer community health workers, water management committees, etc.) to strengthen OWDA’s role as a lead agency for WASH within the operational area.
- To represent OWDA programme on WASH issues and liaise with other INGOs, local NGOs, UN agencies and Governments departments in operational area.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Documented work plans for the projects supported, with regular written reports demonstrating progress against targeted activities in coordination with the WASH Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience in designing and implementing hygiene promotion activities and social and behavior change interventions.
- Knowledge of public health principles, hygiene, sanitation, and behavior change theories.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities, stakeholders, and partners.
- Ability to conduct assessments, monitor and evaluate programs, and prepare reports.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
- Fluency in English and other relevant languages spoken in the community or region where they work.
- Proven and good understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women and people with disabilities in the hygiene promotion and Social and Behavior Change related to WASH project.
- Be a team player and ready to collaborate with others in positive manner.
Position 4: Gender and Community Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project design & implementation
- Mainstream crosscutting issues properly and in participatory manner with relevant stakeholders in proposal development in line with OWDA and donors’ standard requirements and guidelines.
- Makes sures that women and other vulnerable groups are meaning participating project
- Take part in any assessments in project area and develop tools for Gender and other cross cutting issues.
- Ensure all projects are including community GBV prevention activities, including engaging men and boys.
- Capacity building activities with government entities, OWDA staff as well as NGO actors, to improve their knowledge on GBV prevention and response.
- Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity into tasks and activities.
- Provide induction on all crosscutting issues and different policies of the organization for new employees, volunteers, contractors and other partners who are in contact with OWDA.
- Provide technical support & Advise to Project Managers on Gender and community development process.
- Ensure the marginalized and at-risk groups to be included in Programme design.
- Provide capacity building training and technical support related to community development to staff and CBO leaders and local partners working with OWDA.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
- Essential minimum qualifications and capacities: MA/BA degree in social science such as Sociology/Social work, Gender studies Developmental studies and other relevant fields of studies with over four years of experience for BA and more than 2 years for MA in gender-responsive development work.
- Clear understanding and experience in directly implementing primary quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of workforce development and gender issues.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills in multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience of working with local partners, including government agencies, development partners and civil society organizations.
- Demonstrated experience on documentation and reporting.
- Good interpersonal skills, team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity and working in dependably.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Somali and ability to work under pressure.
Position 5: CR-WASH Project Coordinator
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement CR-WASH project plans.
- Manage CR-WASH project budgets
- Coordinate the work of project team members
- Monitor project progress
- Make adjustments to project plans as needed
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Must also be able to think strategically and be able to identify and mitigate risks.
- Prepare reports on the progress of the CR-WASH project to share with stakeholders and partners.
- Liaise with all key stakeholders (including Zonal and Woreda Health Offices, volunteer community health workers, water management committees, etc.) to strengthen OWDA’s role as a lead agency for CR-WASH within the operational area.
- To represent OWDA programme on WASH issues and liaise with other INGOs, local NGOs, UN agencies and Governments departments in operational area.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Documented work plans for the projects supported, with regular written reports demonstrating progress against targeted activities in coordination with the WASH Coordinator and Project Coordinator.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree/M.Sc/MPH in WASH Management, Public Health, Project management, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in project management.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to think strategically and identify and mitigate risks
- Ability to understand the cultural context of the community, Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization;
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain and prioritize work under pressure and able to work in an insecure environment;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities, stakeholders, and partners.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
- Proven and good understanding of community-based approaches, including clear involvement of children, women and people with disabilities in the hygiene promotion and Social and Behavior Change related to WASH project.
- Be a team player and ready to collaborate with others in positive manner.
- Fluency in English and other relevant languages spoken in the community or region where they work.
Deadline: December 3, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter and CV in English, with both phone and email contact details of at least 3 professional references, to the following email HR@owdaeth.org before the deadline.
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Organization For Welfare and Development in Action (OWDA) – Vacancy Announcement