Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff members, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people each year. The organization is committed to defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the support they need to rebuild their lives. NRC's mission is to help those in need, focusing on delivering high-quality aid and fostering a culture of respect and dignity for all individuals.
Job Overview:
The WASH & Shelter Manager position at NRC Ethiopia is a critical role that involves leading and enhancing the organization's WASH and Shelter portfolio in the Melkedida Field Office. This position is designed for a dedicated humanitarian professional who will ensure that crisis-affected populations receive timely, high-quality, and sustainable assistance. The manager will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership throughout the entire project cycle, which includes conducting needs assessments, designing responses, developing proposals, managing budgets, implementing projects, and monitoring and reporting on outcomes. The role requires collaboration with local authorities, humanitarian partners, and communities to strengthen accountability and community participation, while also integrating protection, gender, age, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction into all interventions. The WASH & Shelter Manager will be responsible for ensuring that programs are evidence-based, needs-driven, and achieve measurable results, thereby contributing to NRC's overall mission of responding to evolving humanitarian needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The WASH & Shelter Manager will oversee a variety of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH and Shelter activities; conducting sector assessments; developing concept notes and project proposals; managing project budgets; supervising and building the capacity of project staff; providing technical oversight to ensure interventions are delivered safely and effectively; representing NRC with donors, partners, and coordination bodies; enhancing program impact and reach; ensuring compliance with NRC standards and donor requirements; and contributing to resource mobilization and strategic planning efforts. The manager will also be expected to drive program quality and ensure that all interventions are aligned with the needs of the affected populations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the WASH & Shelter Manager position must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a relevant senior-level project implementation role, preferably within a humanitarian or recovery context. They should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Additionally, candidates should have experience working in complex and volatile contexts, particularly in Shelter and WASH programming in refugee settings, as well as experience in donor engagement. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and proven project management capabilities are essential for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the WASH & Shelter Manager position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, or Construction Engineering. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the technical aspects of WASH and Shelter programming and for effectively managing projects in these sectors.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in senior-level project implementation, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing WASH and Shelter programs, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex and volatile environments while delivering effective assistance to affected populations. Experience in engaging with donors and stakeholders is also highly valued.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with stakeholders and smooth operations within the organization. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages relevant to the local context may be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Melkedida, Ethiopia, and is open to Ethiopian nationals only. The contract duration is 12 months, with travel requirements of up to 80%. The salary and benefits are based on NRC’s Resident salary scale, specifically at grade 8, along with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization fosters a culture of empowerment, encouraging employees to share ideas and take responsibility, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff members, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people each year. The organization is committed to defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the support they need to rebuild their lives. NRC's mission is to help those in need, focusing on delivering high-quality aid and fostering a culture of respect and dignity for all individuals.
Job Overview:
The WASH & Shelter Manager position at NRC Ethiopia is a critical role that involves leading and enhancing the organization's WASH and Shelter portfolio in the Melkedida Field Office. This position is designed for a dedicated humanitarian professional who will ensure that crisis-affected populations receive timely, high-quality, and sustainable assistance. The manager will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership throughout the entire project cycle, which includes conducting needs assessments, designing responses, developing proposals, managing budgets, implementing projects, and monitoring and reporting on outcomes. The role requires collaboration with local authorities, humanitarian partners, and communities to strengthen accountability and community participation, while also integrating protection, gender, age, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction into all interventions. The WASH & Shelter Manager will be responsible for ensuring that programs are evidence-based, needs-driven, and achieve measurable results, thereby contributing to NRC's overall mission of responding to evolving humanitarian needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The WASH & Shelter Manager will oversee a variety of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH and Shelter activities; conducting sector assessments; developing concept notes and project proposals; managing project budgets; supervising and building the capacity of project staff; providing technical oversight to ensure interventions are delivered safely and effectively; representing NRC with donors, partners, and coordination bodies; enhancing program impact and reach; ensuring compliance with NRC standards and donor requirements; and contributing to resource mobilization and strategic planning efforts. The manager will also be expected to drive program quality and ensure that all interventions are aligned with the needs of the affected populations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the WASH & Shelter Manager position must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a relevant senior-level project implementation role, preferably within a humanitarian or recovery context. They should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Additionally, candidates should have experience working in complex and volatile contexts, particularly in Shelter and WASH programming in refugee settings, as well as experience in donor engagement. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and proven project management capabilities are essential for success in this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the WASH & Shelter Manager position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, or Construction Engineering. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the technical aspects of WASH and Shelter programming and for effectively managing projects in these sectors.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in senior-level project implementation, particularly in humanitarian or recovery contexts. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing WASH and Shelter programs, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex and volatile environments while delivering effective assistance to affected populations. Experience in engaging with donors and stakeholders is also highly valued.
Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Candidates should possess strong communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with stakeholders and smooth operations within the organization. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages relevant to the local context may be considered an asset.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Melkedida, Ethiopia, and is open to Ethiopian nationals only. The contract duration is 12 months, with travel requirements of up to 80%. The salary and benefits are based on NRC’s Resident salary scale, specifically at grade 8, along with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability. The organization fosters a culture of empowerment, encouraging employees to share ideas and take responsibility, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
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