NTD WASH Coordinator – The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia
Health Care, Environment and Natural Resource, Water and Sanitation
The Fred Hollows Foundation Ethiopia
Working in around 22 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians. The Foundation is determined to be a key global player in ending avoidable blindness by 2020.
The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia has been registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charites and Societies Agency in accordance with Charities and Societies Proclamation No. 621/2009, and certificate number 2985, on 4 March 2013.
- Help us end avoidable blindness in Ethiopia
- Leading International Development Organization in the area of eye health
- Full time, Fixed Term Position
- Position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
About us
The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international NGO founded in 1992 has been a driving force in the development and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions in the world. Currently operating in over 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australasia and Middle East. The Foundation is working to end avoidable blindness.
It’s not just what we do that’s important, it’s the way that we do it that matters. We work hand in hand with our communities and partners who together, share the same goals and determination. We focus on results and are passionate about making affordable and accessible eye care a reality for everyone, so that no one person is needlessly blind. Working together we deepen our impact.
About the role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of a significant Trachoma Elimination Program, across 16 zones in the Oromia region. The Trachoma Elimination Program has a well-established and robust (SAFE) framework, which emphasizes the need to address and manage environmental factors as well as treating those already infected. This position has been created to provide specific support and expertise in the areas of Water and Sanitation, an integral part of the program which will ensure long term and sustainable outcomes in Oromia.
Key responsibilities & outcomes
- The NTD WASH Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of all program activities including planning, design, implementation, expansion/development and administration related to the WASH interventions of WASHTra and ASCEND projects.
- The NTD WASH Coordinator will work to the integration of F&E with S &A activities to make sure implementation of the full SAFE strategy.
- The NTD WASH Coordinator will regular supervise and monitor the overall program and provide technical support to Cluster Offices and Zonal partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and tracking indicators of F&E Program components.
- The NTD WASH coordinator will facilitate, provide F&E related basic training and on-job trainings to program partners as need.
- The NTD WASH Coordination will work closely with external partners to ensure appropriate integration of key activities as well as working as part of the broader FHF Ethiopia programs team to ensure the success of the overall program.
- Together with the project manager ensures and monitors that projects are implemented as planned and within budget in accordance with GO and humanitarian policies and guidelines.
- Establish and maintain partnership and networking with Regional and Zonal Health Bureau and partners and actively involved at every process and events conducted at Regional level
- The WASH coordinator will compile, records, documents and provide program operational report, periodic field visit reports and other reports.
- Performs out other assignments as may be required and as directed by the immediate supervisor
About You
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Health, Environmental Health or Sanitary Science or related fields from a recognized institution
- Previous experience in program coordination, specifically in the areas of Water and Sanitation (minimum of 4 years’ experience)
- Extensive experience working for an international development or community based organizations.
- Extensive experience in managing outcomes through partners
- Proven success in implementing new projects