Major Responsibilities:

Coordination and representation

• Assist the coordination of EH activities project in Assosa field office refugee camps, surrounding host communities.
• Coordinate and facilitate interactive and participatory hygiene promotion activities for Social behavioral change communication process.
• Ensure effective coordination of EH projects at camp level with the different partners including donors and monitoring agencies. 
• Represent IRC in the field by participating in different humanitarian emergency coordination forums for both the refugee camps and local community under WASH projects.
• Promote leadership, project integration and team building.

Project implementation:

• Ensure that EH activities under WASH projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to goal, objectives, and indicators and in line with IRC and donor requirements and beneficiary needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of EH activities and experience at camp level and share for field office & for concerned when required.
• Maintain close contact with Managers and senior officers in IRC Assosa field camp sites to ensure effective technical, logistical and management support for all aspects of project implementation.
• Conduct regular monitoring and technical support visits to project sites and camps.
• Conduct needs assessments, project reviews, and post-project impact assessments as needed and directed.

Monitoring & evaluation:

• Maintain a regular system of project progress monitoring and evaluation.
• Strive to increase program quality through all stages of implementation.
• Develop and maintain systems to measure impact and quality of projects.

Capacity building:

• Monitor ongoing capacity building activities under WASH operation, identify gaps and capacity building needs and propose targeted training to improve overall team capacity.
• Mentor and support EHO officers to increase their ability to perform effectively.

Strategy:

• Remain abreast of new developments in the sector and disseminate ideas, tools and approaches amongst EH team.
• Represent IRC EH at external and coordination meetings with IPs, IOs and donors.
• Participate in strategic planning of the sector.

Proposals:

• Supervise/conduct needs assessments in the sector when required.
• Actively participate in preparation of proposals, especially log frame, technical description, and budget development.

Human Resources / Staffing:

• Identify staffing needs under EH section and assist with recruitment when necessary.
• Support camp managers with IRC performance reviews for EH officers.
• Participate and facilitate Strive to improve and maintain overall team atmosphere and foster team-building relationships.

Supply chain /Finance:

• Liaise with IRC Administration, supply chain, and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations and appropriate support to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Raise and follow up on purchase requests, conduct equipment and materials inspections and ensure timely supply of materials to site.
• Develop and maintain tools to monitor project progress, financial commitments, and expenditures against budgets as necessary.
• Maintain budget plans & monitor spending for allocated EH budgets.
• Monitor utilization of inventories and work closely with others on effective and efficient use of resources and old grants.

Reporting:

• Provide timely trip reports and/or monthly reports to field coordinator & EH manger.
• Ensure and coordinate timely production of monthly reports by EHO staff based on qualitative and quantitative indicators of project status.
• Provide input as required to complete donor reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Assosa field office.

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Job Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

• University Post degree, BSc degree in Environmental Health Science, Public Health, with other related field from recognized University.

Preferred experience & skills:

• 2 years relevant experience in EH, preferably in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response) for first-degree
• 1 year relevant experience for postgraduate.
• Competent in Windows, MS Office, email, and database experience.
• Experience in supervising staff and interaction with international staff and partners and donors.
• Proven management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.