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our team |
Kirkuk Programme started on 2015 responding to humanitarian needs of displaced population because of the war against ISIS. The programme implemented multi-sct delivering water supply, sanitation and hygiene support, livelihoods support, and gender and protection.
The Kirkuk programme is headed by the Programme Manager, managing the teams of WASH, EFSVL, Protection, Gender, Logistics and Finance.
job purpose |
To deliver the public health engineering humanitarian response in Kirkuk governorate, and to support the WASH Team Leader to supervise the PHE activities to effectively implement PHE programme in Kirkuk and extending technical support to OXFAM partners.
Together with the other WASH Team members, the PHE Officer will initiate project assessments, coordination with relevant authorities, community engagement working with other stakeholders.
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what the recruiting manager has to say about the role? |
The PHE Officer is required to have an understanding and experience on implementing humanitarian and/or development projects specifically on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Have a clear understanding on processes on water quality, drought effect and rehabilitation of WASH facilities and capacity building of groups.
This role is required to work closely with the PHP Team for an integrated WASH response. To work with MEAL related to monitoring and accountability. Will work with Gender and Protection for mainstreaming and EFSVL to complement WASH support in communities in Kirkuk programme.
The post holder will provide management and technical support to the PHE team including community water committees and through effective management, coordination, hands on support, capacity building and integration of WASH activities with other programmes.
core details |
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Location: |
Kirkuk Governorate |
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Salary: |
As Per OXFAM Salary Scale |
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Internal Grade: |
D2 |
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Division |
Technical |
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Programme |
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Contract type: |
Fixed Term |
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Hours of work: |
40 hours per week, this is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage |
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This role reports to: |
WASH Team Leader |
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Staff reporting to this post: |
TBC |
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Annual budget for the post: |
N/A |
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Key relationships/interactions: |
WASH and other Oxfam Teams, WASH Cluster, Community leaders, Volunteers, government leaders at sub-district level, ABC working group. |
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Screening checks: |
All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter terrorism and financial sanctions regulations. |
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References: |
Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require minimum of two references covering five years of employment history. |
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DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with, or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law). |
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key responsibilities |
Technical
- Together with the other WASH Team members, lead the technical assessment for water and sanitation related activities in targeted areas
- In collaboration with the Roving WASH Team Leader, prepare all the technical and narrative documentation for contracts for construction and services related to water, sanitation and health infrastructures rehabilitation/reconstruction.
- Lead work site supervision, technical coordination meeting contractors and partner to ensure quality standards are achieved with full satisfaction of Oxfam and international standards and procedures
- Ensure work completion documents are in line with Oxfam’s Logistics and Finance requirements and payment requests are timely processed by Log and Finance staff
- Support Logistic Department in market survey as per technical inputs and material/goods quality standards
- Liaise as technical expert between Oxfam and partner
- Take timely program advances for labour payments and other activities and ensure it’s on time settlement
- Ensure community participation in all WASH infrastructure activities.
- Ensure all WASH infrastructure activities are well coordinated with local authorities and all stakeholders
- Ensure integration of hygiene promotion activities and engineering activities
- Promote and support technical training of WASH committees, volunteers, and partner staff
- Regular visits to field areas to supervise all WASH infrastructure activities and ensuring quality standards are met
- Conducting water quality analysis in the field locations and updating water quality report.
- Provide recommendations for the improvement of the implementation of WASH infrastructure activities
- Ensure activity tracking files are updated and regularly shared with Roving WASH team leader and with PHP Teams.
Team Management
- Facilitate the recruitment of PHE Assistant (if any) and Community Mobilizers and provide training as necessary.
- Provide technical support and guidance to PHE Assistants (if any) and Community Mobilizers / Community Water Management Committee on the implementation of WASH infrastructure activities in the project areas.
- Develop, plan and delineate tasks to the teams accordingly.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
- Work closely with MEAL Team on developing relevant tools for data collection and reporting
- Develop specific technical monitoring tools
- Co-facilitate focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KII) to gather relevant information to feed in project design and implementation
- Participate in project learning reviews and evaluation
- Monitor progress of implementation based on agreed plans.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare weekly plans and submits weekly updates
- Provide inputs to donor reports; narrative, database, photos, etc
- Maintain copies of projects documents such as BoQs, MOUs, donation certificates, participants lists, etc.
- Document field processes and lessons learned
- Write assessment reports and participate in the development of proposals.
Integration and Coordination
- Work closely with the PHP Team for an integrated WASH implementation. Collaborate with EFSVL, Gender and Protection for integrated programming in target locations.
- Coordinate with community leaders, government line departments, clusters and other stakeholders for the implementation of the WASH projects in target locations
- Participate in WASH related meetings and project meetings called by the relevant government departments.
- Coordinate with Logistics and Finance to ensure timely delivery of services and materials for specific project.
- Secure approval from government departments (DoW, DoH, DoE, Municipalities, Governorate) for the implementation of WASH interventions in specific locations.
- Support preparation and facilitation for donor and Oxfam affiliates visits.
- Ensure the integration of gender, protection, environment and other crosscutting issues to the design, implementation and development of WASH activities
- Perform any other work-related tasks assigned by supervisor.
Your commitment to Oxfam
- 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 health and wellbeing principles
Person specification |
How this will be assessed?[1] |
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Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.
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Shortlisting |
Interview |
Written Test |
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Key Organisational Attributes |
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Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
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Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
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Commitment to undertake Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adherence of relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible
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Organisational Values |
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Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions |
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Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen
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Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences |
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[1] Whilst we make every effort to indicate how the candidates will be assessed against a criterion, this is subject to change and may be influenced by the quality of applications.
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Education: Bachelor/Graduate degree in civil engineering, water resource engineering, environmental or public health engineering |
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Minimum 3 years in the field of construction, including 2 years in WASH/shelter/infrastructure sector. Technical expertise should also include water quality analysis, sanitation, structural design and/or construction.
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Experience working with an International NGO and working with relevant government departments |
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Proven experience on capacity building of government department staff, community committees, local NGO partners and staff |
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Language: Good written and spoke English, Fluency in written and spoken Arabic |
OXFAM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
TO APPLY:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
For more details about this consultancy, please visit the job advert using below link:
https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/17685/description
Application only should be WORD-PDF format.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
About us
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy a life free from poverty.
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