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Since the early 1970s, we have been working to address the underlying causes of poverty and marginalization by focusing on developing sustainable livelihoods, providing water and sanitation, agriculture, climate research, gender, and humanitarian issues.

1.PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION (PHP) Assistant

Job details

DIVISION: Finance	TEAM: Finance Team
LOCATION: Gambella	CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term
GRADE: D1 National	JOB FAMILY: Finance
SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package	HOURS: 37.5 per week
FLEXIBLE WORKINGWe believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage
TEAM PURPOSE:To manage and execute Oxfam’s WASH activities through strategic partnership management, programmer planning, and management, administrative support, staff management, implement, review & support the delivery of PHP component as part of OGB cholera emergency preparedness/response programme in Tigray Region, Southern Zone, but also contributing to the wider Oxfam Ethiopia Programme.JOB Role:To provide technical support to local partners on water sanitation hygiene programme ensuring quality, community-based intervention that considers sustainable coping mechanisms in the current cholera prevention and control mechanism, building the capacity of the IDPs, affected host communities to create better awareness in Water hygiene and sanitation. Particularly, the work requires providing and/or supervising the provision of technical support and assistance to the affected community, especially in the control and prevention of cholera in close coordination with PHP team and ensuring community participation and integration with EFSL, Gender and protection.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO	WASH Team Leader
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST	Non
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY	No

Key Responsibilities

Implement and supervise the Public Health Promotion activities in the project area in interactive and participatory manner.
Under the guidance of the PHE & PHP officer and WASH team leader, take part in water, sanitation and hygiene needs assessments.
Work with the community and local administration, to ensure that the health promotion needs of the population are met.
Manage mobilization of the community to promote hygiene practices, public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection/storage, environmental sanitation, and hand washing practices.
Co –facilitate community problem identification, planning (formulation of action plans, MOUs, hand over), implementation of community activities, participatory monitoring, and evaluation, using community mobilisation, sensitisation techniques
Implement and supervise the Public Health Promotion activities in the project area in interactive and participatory manner.
Under the guidance of the PHE & PHP officer and WASH team leader, take part in water, sanitation and hygiene needs assessments.
Work with the community and local administration, to ensure that the health promotion needs of the population are met.
Manage mobilization of the community to promote hygiene practices, public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection/storage, environmental sanitation, and hand washing practices.
Co –facilitate community problem identification, planning (formulation of action plans, MOUs, hand over), implementation of community activities, participatory monitoring, and evaluation, using community mobilization, sensitization techniques.
Work closely with community-based institutions (such as WASH Co), community health volunteers, health extension workers and local level government officials, undertake community (men, women, children) mobilisation and their capacity building on quality WASH services.
Implement cholera hygiene promotion activities in the target locations with the support of the PHP Officer, community volunteers and committees in close coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Training /Capacity Building:

In close discussion with the PHP officer undertake regular field visits to each location of Tigray crises and partner program implementation areas to review programs and build local government capacity in quality program implementation through coaching and support supervision.
Provided technical capacity building to Local governments such as CHV, HEW and WASH Committee.

Support Volunteers and health facilities and partners PHP teams in identifying capacity gaps and assist in planning of relevant trainings to address the gaps
Participating in the workshops and training to support implementation Oxfam and partners.
Ensure that the government sector and other partners staffs and IDP community volunteers and PHP groups are fully aware of the public health promotion strategy of this project and all PHP activities are in line with strategy activities.
Participate in WASH trainings carried out by Oxfam, WASH clusters and other platforms

Monitoring and Evaluation

Support and contribute Public Health Promotion assessments in coordination with the PHP officer and WASH team leader, local partners and with other Oxfam sectors (PHE, EFSVL, Gender, Protection and MEAL)
To assess emergency needs, as requested, especially taking in the broader perspective of Public Health.
Contribute to regular program activity reports, weekly monthly to the PHP officer and WASH coordinator.
Report regularly, verbally and in writing to the PHP officer and to represent Oxfam to other NGO’s, agencies, local partners and Government authorities were requested.
Contribute to reviews, learning events, surveys at project locations in coordination with the MEAL team.

Job Requirements

Essential

BSc Degree in relevant discipline (Environmental health, Public Health, Nursery, Social Science) with substantial 2-3 years experience in Public Health Promotion and cholera response
Proven technical skills – various PHP approached (preferably in Tigray region context)
Practical experience and understanding of community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities in humanitarian programmes, specifically to IDPs residing at concentration camp and integrated with host community.
Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles (NGO/ Red Cross Code of Conduct) and with the Sphere Humanitarian Charter minimum standards.
Ability to be self-initiative and able to work under minimum supervision.
Good spoken and written English, and ability to communicate fluently in local language will be highly beneficial (e.g., Tigrigna)Desired
- Knowledge of preparation of IEC material for promoting key public health practices
- Good knowledge of supervision and monitoring techniques
- Able to travel and work in conflict-affected areas

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through: www.ethiojobs.net and using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/20327/description

/ or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/20327/description

on or before November 24, 2023.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2.PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING (PHE) ASSISTANT

Job details

DIVISION: Impact	TEAM: Progamme
LOCATION: Michew, Tigray Region, Ethiopia	CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term contract for 4 months with possibility of extension
GRADE: E1National	JOB FAMILY: Programme
SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package	HOURS: 37.5 per week
Required Number	01
FLEXIBLE WORKINGWe believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage
TEAM PURPOSE:To manage and execute Oxfam’s WASH activities through strategic partnership management, programmer planning, and management, administrative support, staff management, implement, review & support the delivery of PHE component as part of OGB cholera emergency preparedness/response programme in Tigray Region, Southern Zone, but also contributing to the wider Oxfam Ethiopia Programme.JOB PURPOSE:To provide technical support on water sanitation Engineering (PHE) programme ensuring quality, community-based intervention that considers sustainable coping crisis affected communities to create better awareness in Water, hygiene and sanitation. Particularly, the work requires providing and/or supervising the provision of technical support and assistance in close coordination with PHP team and ensuring community participation and integration with EFSL, Gender and protection.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO	WASH Team Leader
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST	None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY	No
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES· Plan, Prepare, and design of WASH infrastructure construction with detail take off sheet, BOQ and technical drawing.Implement and supervise the Public Health engineering activities in the project area in interactive and participatory manner.Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of construction of WASH infrastructure and take measurable action.Undertake onsite construction management, contractor and construction work control in quality and quantity.Payment preparation for revision with all requirements for payment request. Under the guidance of the PHE & PHP officer and WASH technical team leader, take part in water, sanitation and hygiene needs assessments.Work with the community, IDPs and local administration, to ensure that the public health needs of WASH facilities for the population are met.Manage mobilization of the community to promote hygiene practices, public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection/storage, environmental sanitation, and hand washing practices. Co –facilitate community problem identification, planning (formulation of action plans, MOUs, hand over), implementation of community activities, participatory monitoring and evaluation, using community mobilisation, sensitization techniques. Work closely with IDP community-based institutions (such as WASH Co), community health volunteers, RCC and local level government officials, undertake community (men, women, children) mobilisation and their capacity building on quality WASH servicesBe involved in designing and delivering training for implementing partners and community (WASH Co, operation, and maintenance technicians). Or supervise the trainings given by regional and district government partners.Undertake field visits to supervise and assist in implementation of the activities and take appropriate measures to tackle operation problems affecting the implementation processes and quality of the intervention.Ensure that work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to the community needs and gender issues.Promote full and equal participation of women in all aspect of the work and to ensure that Oxfam’s programme is an opportunity for community cohesion and harmony rather than division.Provide inputs and participate in the collection, completion of weekly, monthly and project end reports where necessary, relating to progress made on WASH, with focus on objectives, obstacles, and possible solutions, together with future plans and recommendations where necessary. Carry out water quality analysis, disinfection, and report accordingly.Collaborate with other WASH team members, and MEAL colleagues to support the development of creative and holistic approaches to WASH programming.Support WASH team to ensure adherence to minimum standards of technical quality in all WASH related activities and interventionsEnsure that all construction work, such as latrines, and water works meet Oxfam standards and assist in ensuring that contractors and community members work to the required timescale and qualities.To report verbally and in writing to the PHP HSP as requested. In case of emergency response, undertake additional responsibilities related to respective functions

Job Requirements

person specification

Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to: Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, SOLIDARITY, COURAGE, AND EQUALITY

Our Values

Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.

Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.

Solidarity: We join hands, support, and collaborate across boundaries in working towards a just and sustainable world.

Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.

Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes.

Ensure you commit to our THREE ORGANISATIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

1. Be committed to equal opportunities: demonstrating sensitivity to culture differences and gender equality.

2. Be willing to learn and apply gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity and inclusion across all aspects of your work.

3. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Ensure you actively ADOPT OXFAM’S FEMINIST LEADERSHIP APPROACH and applying the principles and twelve practices in your work. Read more about this here:

For this role, we have selected two of the most relevant feminist Leadership practices for this role (which you can read more about here.1 Self-Awareness2 Mutual accountability3 Strategic Thinking and Judgment

SKILS, Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential Degree/ Diploma in public health Engineering, hydraulic engineering, water supply and water resource engineering, Civil Engineering / related from a recognized academic institution. Appropriate, relevant, and comprehensive experience in the field of WASH may substitute for the formal qualifications and not vice versa.2-3 years of experience in undertaking community based Public Health engineering, construction, WASH projects within the emergency response.Demonstrated hands on expertise of various techniques of WASH infrastructure construction, management, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of WASH service.Experience in developing appropriate training material & strong training skills Knowledge and expertise in undertaking/ administering community-based interventions using community participatory methodologies (CHAST, CLTSH, PHAST etc.) and enhancing the sustainability of the implemented technologiesFluent English and other local language are an assetGood understanding of software (AutoCAD, Archi cad, water cad, GIS, GPS, epanet) are mandatory.Be willing to live and work in remote field conditions or locations with minimal camping requirements.Experience in working with local partners including government authorities, NGOs, community-based organizations.Demonstrable experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes and longer-term strategies.Good communication and interpersonal skills. Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a variety of different cultural contexts. Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles (NGO/ Red Cross Code of Conduct) and with the Sphere Humanitarian Charter minimum standards.DesiredKnowledge of using Auto cad and Archie cad· Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ· Experience in NGO sector· Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through: www.ethiojobs.net and using Oxfam’s internal /External application portal:https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/internal/vacancy/20329/description

/ or https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/20329/description on or before November 24, 2023.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

3.PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION (PHP) OFFICER

Job details

DIVISION: Impact	TEAM: Programme
LOCATION:	CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term contract for 4 months with possible extension
GRADE: D2 National	JOB FAMILY: Programme
SALARY: As per the Oxfam benefit package	HOURS: 37.5 per week
Required number	(x1)
FLEXIBLE WORKINGWe believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage
TEAM PURPOSE:To manage and execute Oxfam’s WASH activities through strategic partnership management, programmer planning, and management, administrative support, staff management, implement, review & support the delivery of PHP component as part of OGB cholera emergency preparedness/response programme in Tigray Region, Southern Zone, but also contributing to the wider Oxfam Ethiopia Programme.JOB PURPOSE:Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer is responsible to work with communities at a local level to encouraging good hygiene standards amongst communities. He/she will provide a training to Public health Promotion assistants, Hygiene promoters, Hygiene Community outreach agents, mobilisers and key community members in the aspects of health promotion and disease prevention methods and to lead a team of Public Health Promotion Assistants at field level, ensuring that activities are suitable in the various cultural contexts according to the location and target population/s both in IDP camps and host communities.
POST HOLDER REPORTS TO	WASH Team Leader
JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST	PHP assistant and Hygiene promoter
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY	No
KEY RESPONSIBILITIEAssess and support the capacity needs of implementing partners, Community mobilizers to ensures the quality of the hygiene promotion programme implementation in conjunction with the PHP HSP. To promote integrated approach in all program areas and to promote learning of team members.Together with other team members monitor the on-going interventions and make recommendations to OGB regarding any unmet needs.Design and implement public health promotion activities in conjunction with the Public Health Engineers ensuring that the links are made with the provision of water and sanitation facilities To support the planned Public Health promotion activities at field level. Ensure identification of WASH beneficiaries in Oxfam response area targeting IDP centres and schools, high population concentration including communities that are hosting high numbers of IDP and or conflict affected population, communities with AWD and cholera cases with lack of access to safe water and sanitation facilities and vulnerable community members.Co –facilitate community problem identification, planning (formulation of action plans, MOUs, hand over), implementation of community activities, participatory monitoring and evaluation, using community mobilisation, sensitisation techniques. Identify, build capacity and mobilise WASH Committees or community outreach volunteers to ensure mechanism is in place for a community-led action to address high risk public health issues identified. Build rapport with all communities in the respective camps and host villages and further ensure all understood Oxfam interventions and priorities of the cholera and emergency Response program.Work in coordination with the Public Health Engineering team/s and local communities to identify acceptable water supply system and sanitation facilities designs.To ensure that work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to the community needs and gender issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspect of the work and to ensure that Oxfam’s programme is an opportunity for community cohesion and harmony rather than division Other Eager and 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 safety health and wellbeing principles.The post holder expected to be familiar with and abide by the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol, including safeguarding.Depending on the situation, the post holder may be asked to perform other tasks as requested by the Manager.

Job Requirements

person specification

Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam GB needs to be able to:

·Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, SOLIDARITY, COURAGE, AND EQUALITY

Our Values

· Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.