Public Health Engineering Coordinator

The post is to be based in Sittwe and opened to International applicants and advertised globally.

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The role:                                               To lead the Rakhine PHE team in Sittwe, Kyauk Phyu and Kyauk Taw Townships by developing strong coordination with PHP Coordinator and to provide a joint focal point for coordinating WASH responses in Rakhine

Level:                                                    National Plus, C2

Employment term:                             Fixed Term (until 31st March 2016)

Report to:                                             RakhineHumanitarian Programme Manager              

Staff reporting to this post:             Public Health Engineering staff working in Sittwe, Kyauk Phyu and Kyauk Taw in coordination with Rakhine Public Health Promotion Coordinator and Programme Managers

What we offer:                                    Respectful and empowered working environment,Life insurance, Medical+ dental + optical benefits,Competitive salary and Career advancement opportunities,Generous leave entitlement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall

WASH Programme design, development and technical support of proposal development in close collaboration with Rakhine PHP Coordinator and programme mangers leadership

1. Technical

Primarily responsible for technical engineering leadership of three WASH programmes in Rakhine, Full WASH support in IDP camps and surrounding villages, desludging/sludge management project, emergency Preparedness and Response, and disaster risk reduction activities.

2. Management (HR, Finance, Logistics, Funding, Partnership, Accountability)

HR and Finance:

• Manage and train PHE Officers to enable them to manage their teams of PHE assistants
• In coordination with PHP Coordinator, manage programme expenditure in line with WASH programme budget and report on WASH budget expenditure

Funding

• Contribute to donor proposals and reports

Logistics

• Work with logistics to ensure timely procurement and distribution of water and sanitation engineering equipment, through detailed bill of quantities, delivery schedules of local materials etc.

Capacity building

• Accompany partners/WASH actors and Oxfam led implementation of WASH activities.
• Training and capacity building of WASH actors and government authorities in emergency response.

Accountability / Humanitarian Standards

• Apply Oxfam’s minimum requirements on accountability to beneficiaries in the implementation of WASH activities
• Raise awareness and build capacity of Oxfam staff and partners in adhering to Oxfam and international humanitarian standards

3. Coordination (Internal and External)

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring and implementation for the WASH activities and represent Oxfam in township level coordination meetings
• Identify gaps in WASH coverage and develop the programme in accordance with these gaps.
• Technical input to inter-agency technical working groups

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• A post-secondary training in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrogeology or other disciplines that provide an understanding of technical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene interventions
• Minimum of 3 years of NGO experience implementing WASH projects during emergency phase
• Strong technical skills in design of water and sanitation systems
• Experience in participatory approaches and tools, field assessments and monitoring
• Understanding of formative assessment and designing behaviour change approaches
• Experience in working within conflict-sensitive contexts
• Previous experience implementing ‘do no harm’ principles
• Good knowledge and experience in applying Sphere standards
• Diplomacy, initiative, communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of priorities
• Understanding of the humanitarian practice and code of conduct
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and an understanding of the specific Myanmar context
• Committed to Equal Opportunities (e.g.: race, ethnicity, religion, disability)
• A thorough understanding and commitment towards gender equity issues and accountability in recovery / development work
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH programming. Must have a good understanding of the public health needs
• Good written and spoken English is essential, Myanmar is an advantage

Closing date:                                       12th January 2015, 5:00 PM

How to apply:                                     Please state applied position in email subject line and send to

Human Resources Department through myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk

(OR)

Oxfam office, Lanmadaw Plaza, Tower A- ${esc.hash}02-01, ${esc.hash}02-02, Tower B- ${esc.hash}02-01, Corner of Lanmadaw Street and Mahabandula Road, Latha Township 11131, Yangon, Myanmar.

Phone: +95 (0)1 378794 to 96 and 379 936

Detail and complete job profile is available upon request.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/1949/description