OXFAM,Public Health Engineer Assistant Jobs in Rwanda

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9.10.2015

BACKGROUND:

As a result of the electoral violence in Burundi, a large number of
refugees have crossed into Rwanda and are settled/living in various sites, the
majority of them living in Mahama Camp while others are living in Kigali,
Bugesera, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Huye.

Mahama Camp, where Oxfam is operational hosts up to 43,000+ Burundi refugees
who have been registered and are now settled there where they share their
available resources/facilities. Oxfam has signed a partnership agreement to
work in Mahama and through the existing sector coordination; Oxfam will deliver
a WASH programme which is aimed at reducing the vulnerabilities and suffering
of the Burundi refugees in Mahama Camp through the provision of basic
WASH needs and other essential services.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rwandans national for the
following position:

Public Health Engineer Assistant

Location: Mahama Camp, Kirehe District, Rwanda

Salary: Competitive

Duration: 3 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

Level: National E1

Oxfam purpose: To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.

Job purpose: To support the quality delivery of Oxfam’s WASH emergency programme in
Mahama camp, Kirehe district.

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder reports to: Public Health Engineer Team Leader

DIMENSIONS:

This position focuses
on the realisation of well-defined technical activities within objectives
set by the post holder’s manager with some routine reactive work in
response to specific requests

This reactive work
requires common sense to make judgments about managing time and priorities
but also contributes actively to improving the programme’s work,
procedures and systems

The post holder will
impact mainly within his/her own team and within the local context.
Planning is usually short-term and reporting is adapted in consequence.

The post holder will
occasionally need to influence his/her own team, partners or local
communities

The post holder will
manage moderate amounts of cash and/or equipment

This position includes
some supervision of contractors / partners /other employees / community
labourers as well as small projects/processes

Communicates widely
within the unit or department, with some wider Oxfam contacts and/or
external contacts within a defined area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construction of WASH structures in target communities

Carry out and monitor
the construction, installation and/or repair of water points, pipelines,
tapstands, latrines, laundry slabs, and other water and sanitation infrastructure.

Organise casual labour
and contractors to build structures;

Monitor progress of
construction, identify any challenges and suggest solutions to the Team
Leader;

Systematically collect
and analyse relevant data on the construction and progress of structures
and report implementation progress and emerging needs and issues in a
timely fashion;

Carry out regular
quality control, ensuring that implementation follows structure designs
approved by the Team Leader; and

Raise supply requests
and receive supplies in a timely manner, following Oxfam GB and respective
donor requirements.

Relations with communities

Communicate regularly
with communities, ensuring a system is in place to get feedback on process
and impact of the programme;

Train relevant
community structures on the operation and maintenance of facilities
constructed; and

Provide timely reports
to line manager on all training activities following Oxfam’s timelines and
templates.

Other responsibilities

Ensure that Oxfam’s
gender policy, protection approaches and code of conduct are upheld in
day-to-day work and especially when working with communities;

Represent Oxfam to
communities and other development stakeholders in target areas;

Coordinate with Oxfam
Implementing Partner staff and other relevant stakeholders in operational
areas;

Ensure that work meets
minimum Oxfam standards and adheres to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and
protocols; and

Carry out any other
necessary duties in agreement with line manager.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

Essential:

Certificate or higher
in civil, construction or mechanical ;

Previous experience of
implementing and monitoring water and sanitation construction,
installation and/or repair activities: water points, hand-pumps,
latrines, and other water and sanitation infrastructure;

Community mobilisation
skills ;

Ability to explain
basic technical information to an audience with no technical background;

Monitoring skills for
construction, operation and maintenance of water and sanitation
infrastructure;

Strong commitment to
equal opportunities and gender equity;

Fluency in written and
spoken English, and a local language spoken by the refugees in Mahama camp
will be desirable.

Willingness to reside
in Kirehe district

How to apply:

This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional,
with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs. If you meet the
criteria outlined above, please apply online attaching your application letter
and CV, with contact details of your most recent line manager as part of your
referees.

Use this email to apply: kigalijobs@oxfam.org.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday, 9th
October 2015.

N.B: We recruit as we receive the applications.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that we are an equal opportunities organisation and we strongly
encourage applications from qualified female and disabled candidates.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our
organization.