Job Description
Job Title: Wash Officer (Civil Engineer)
No of positions: 1 Position
Deadline: May 5th, 2025
Duration: 1 year
Probationary Period: Three months
Duty Station: Multiple Governorates
Taybah Foundation for Development ( TFD ):
Taybah Foundation for Development is a Yemeni development
institution working in the areas of health and education. It was established in
1996 under the licence of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor No. 25.
Taybah seeks to provide quality health and education services in
partnership and cooperation with all concerned and interested parties in
accordance with the development plans of local authorities.
Overall, Purpose
Working as an important member of a TFD team, he Wash
Officer provides technical support, leadership, and strategic direction, plans,
develops, monitors, and evaluates the assigned WASH project (s). This involves
effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives,
time frame, and budget with a focus on WASH and Infrastructure system
strengthening, training, and coordination.
Functional Links
Internal: Wash Officer; WASH national staff:
officers, assistants, and volunteers
External: MOW: Ministry of Water, GARWSP: The General Authority for
Rural Water Supply Projects, LWSC: Local Water and Sanitation Corporation, key
community leaders and authorities, communities and beneficiaries, UN agencies,
other humanitarian actors, WASH, Shelter, CCCM Clusters
Responsibilities
General Tasks
- Uphold
the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and
independence
- Respect
the TFD values at all times, both within and outside of working hours
- Know,
understand, and comply with TFD internal policies and procedures
- Follow
the TFD Security Plan and other related policies and SOPs
- Adhere
to TFD Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) handbook and regulations
- Be
prepared to work in Aden and other Governorates of Yemen
Specific Tasks
Technical
- Manage
the assigned WASH project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget
and within the allotted time frame, reporting promptly any operational
concerns to the line manager (e.g., projected failure to meet objectives;
increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project
budget)
- Provide
strong leadership of the assigned WASH project(s), working to ensure both
short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries,
local ministries, and authorities (where applicable) and local staff
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective WASH
strategy including proactive planning for responsible exit in consultation
with the in-line manager, other WASH staff, and local authorities
- Set
clear objectives and indicators for WASH activities in collaboration with
the in-line manager, WASH staff, and, where appropriate, with the local
communities
- Continuously
monitor and supervise WASH activities, evaluating progress through outputs
and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving
the WASH team (and where applicable local Water authorities) in analysis
and taking appropriate action as needed to ensure continued progress
- Provide
input into the integration of affected population participation and
accountability in all aspects of the project
- Ensure
accurate and timely reporting of activities according to TFD, donor, and
other applicable time frames and formats
- Develop
new proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps and the TFD country
strategy, in conjunction with the in-line managers and relevant managers
Staff Management
- Line
manages the Wash Officer of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day
management, development, training, appraisals, etc. It may also be necessary
to line-manage other health/nutrition project staff
- Facilitate
regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to
ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work
plans, and to provide the opportunity for feedback
- Provide
coaching and technical supervision to staff to develop ownership and full
responsibility for health/nutrition activities
- Assess
the training needs of WASH staff and ensure that appropriate training is
conducted
Communication and Coordination
- Represent
TFD at relevant local-level coordination meetings involving local
authorities, communities, and other NGOs and clusters.
- Develop
and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive
communication structures with the assigned WASH team, TFD in-country
Office, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community
leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies, and other
NGOs), to ensure good cooperation and partnerships.
- Participate
in WASH coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as
required, representing TFD and feeding back to the WASH staff and line
managers on relevant issues.
- In
coordination with any relevant M&E staff, follow up on community
concerns and issues raised through feedback or complaint mechanisms.
- Report
any security incidents or concerns to the Security Focal Point in all the
target governorates.
Role Qualifications
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Required |
Desirable |
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Motivation |
Able to solve problems independently. Passionate about
serving those in need impartially regardless of background. Self-motivated
and enthusiastic |
Desire to work for NNGO or INGO in the long term |
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Team-Building |
Team player with good interpersonal skills. Experience
working in a diverse team with different cultures and backgrounds. Wanting to
contribute to a positive team culture. Good at mediation of disagreements.
Keen attitude for capacity building of staff. Willingness to support others
and to share the workload. Aptitude for community mobilization and
capacity-building. Experience in training/mentoring / coaching staff |
Previous experience of building a new team |
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Adaptability |
Capacity and willingness to work under pressure and manage
personal stress levels. Able to work effectively in a wide variety of
situations. Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner. Able to adapt
communication strategies for different situations. Able to cope with basic
living conditions in the field and during field trips |
Experience of filling in for other tasks outside of the
job description |
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Technical Expertise |
Ability and willingness to manage project implementation.
Good numerical, report writing, and administration skills. Problem-solving
ability. Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards, and
other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Able to train and
supervise engineering staff |
Experience using GIS software desirable. Aptitude for
community mobilization and capacity-building. Advanced planning, assessment,
and analytical skills. Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP
Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.
Report writing skills |
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Management & Leadership |
Previous supervisory or management experience. Able to
prioritize tasks. Able to enforce procedures within a team. Able to set clear
objectives for staff and to delegate. Committed to consultative and
servant-minded leadership. Knowledge and experience of WASH principles and
management. Able to prioritize clearly and oversee multiple tasks. Able to
take the initiative in project decisions. Able to enforce procedures. Able to
set clear objectives for staff and delegate. Committed to consultative and
servant-hearted leadership |
Strategic mindset. Experience of capacity building and
training exercises. Good understanding of humanitarian work. Good numerical,
report writing and administration skills. Committed to consultative and
servant-minded leadership. Able to set clear objectives for staff and to
delegate. Able to enforce procedures |
Work Conditions
The position will be based in the TFD Aden Office, with
field trips outside the city/town, within target Governorates. The candidate
will need to be flexible on time depending on the project's needs. Regular
working hours will be 08:00 to 15:00, but may require flexibility as the work
dictates.
Other
Taybah foundation for development is an employer that does
not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct. All potential candidates will be
subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resumes in English
or Arabic to HR@taybahye.org
not later than May 5th, 2025, putting the job title as the email subject to be
considered.
Resumes will be considered on a rolling-basis and candidates
are encouraged to apply early.
For more information about TFD please visit our website at
http://www.taybahye.org/