OFFRE D'EMPLOI: EH OFFICER

The International rescue Committee, Cameroon Program is seeking

Position: (2) EH OFFICER

Program: Environmental Health

Location: Buéa

Type of Contract: Short term Limited Contract

Duration: 4 Month (with renewal option)

Start date: 1st September 2018

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Environmental Health officer, under the supervision of the Environmental Health Manager, will be responsible for the day to day implementation of Environmental Health/WASH/NFI activities in North West and South West Region. S/He is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all EH activities in the program Area. S/He will provide technical and managerial leadership to the water, sanitation and hygiene promotion team in these locations and ensure all activities are of high quality and respond to immediate needs. The position will be based in Buéa with frequent travels to the field in North West and South West operation areas.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

In coordination with the EH Manager

• Implement aspects of the WASH and shelter program according to proposals, budgets and plans. 
• Ensure adherence to IRC policies and donor requirements. 
• Ensure compliance with issued, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards 
• Assist in the Management and monitoring of projects budgets and finance. 
• Maintain regular budget control, ensuring spending within available unit cost and budget lines.
• Take responsibility for tracking and financial expenditures for technical activities under WASH on assigned responsibilities. 
• Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities at site. 
• Train and develop team (especially the assistance and outreach workers). 
• Provide specific technical analysis and feedback to IRC representatives in coordination forums. 
• Take technical responsibility for the quality control and monitoring of project activities. 
• Prepare/supervise WASH/NFI activities in line with theTORs. 
• Ensure that procurement, development and distribution of materials and equipment are timely and according to procedures. 
• Feed into and follow detailed project implementation plans and tracking documents. 
• Coordinate with relevant partners (local authorities, community leaders and other NGOs/INGOs).
• Prepare periodic progress reports and other documents as required. 
• Conduct quality control and provide technical support to implementing partners and/or contactors. 
• Assist in the Assessment and advise on capacity building needs within the team, stakeholder and beneficiaries to ensure effective developments of quality standards for the WASH/NFI activities; 
• contribute progress monitoring and support M&E activities; 
• Any other assignment as may be required by the WASH Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education (Knowledge) Higher

• Experience from working as Wash/NFI Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context 
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts 
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Experience in conducting field level data collection 
• Understanding latest developments and familiarity with current issues, trends and priorities in Cameroon North/west and South west areas 
• Experience and knowledge of carrying out assessments 
• Experience in participating in distributions of humanitarian materials Familiarity with international minimum standards of service delivery (i.e., SPHERE) is an advantage 
• Knowledge of South-West and North-West regions use, habit and local language
• Good skills in Excel and Word 
• Fluency in English and Pidgin English skills is an asset
• Minimum of master degree in related field

Personal qualities

• Analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills 
• Planning and delivering results 
• Empowering and building trust 
• Communicating with impact and respect 
• Handling insecure environment

How To Apply

Applicants are requested to send their submissions to: IRC2CM.Recruit@rescue.org With subject line: “EH OFFICER” by august 27^th , 2018 at 5PM

Applications must include:

• Cover letter, (one page)
• CV,

The International Rescue Committee is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only selected applications will be contacted.