WASH Officer-Climate Proof Water4Food Project

The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal. The Opportunity The WASH Officer provides technical leadership in climate-resilient water supply systems, flood and drought risk management, and WASH governance. S/he is responsible for the design, supervision, and quality assurance of solar-powered water supply systems, flood control and water conservation structures, as well as the rehabilitation and solarization of non-functional water schemes. The post holder will report to the Project Manager (based in the GPA) and serve as the technical lead for the delivery of climate-resilient, gender-transformative, and sustainable WASH infrastructure and services under the project. Work closely with engineers, contractors, government institutions, and target communities to ensure coordinated design, implementation, and quality assurance of WASH interventions. Contribute to and influence project-wide sustainability and climate adaptation outcomes through high-quality technical leadership. Lead and oversee water supply studies, system design, construction supervision, and WASH governance, including the humanitarian WASH component of the integrated Climate Proof Water4Food Project in Gambella Region. Ensure delivery of results in line with approved project plans, targets, and objectives, overseeing implementation across all stages of the project cycle. Strengthen collaboration with government sector offices by fostering partnerships, supporting capacity development, and facilitating the achievement of project results. Lead the implementation of multi-purpose water supply systems for domestic and productive use, ensuring sustainable access to safe water for drinking, sanitation, hygiene, and agriculture, thereby improving livelihoods and resilience of target communities. Other tasks may be assigned to the incumbent as deemed necessary Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures. Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies; Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Program Participants and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work. Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. The Individual Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil or Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage). Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience WASH programming, preferably in fragile and climate-affected contexts. Proven experience in the study, desig