Deadline for application: 21th December 2011
Job Title: Public Health Engineer
Duty Station/Mission: Mogadishu South Central Somalia
Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).
The Organization
Humanitarian Initiative Just Relief Aid (HIJRA) is a humanitarian and development organization that aims to positively contribute towards improving the living standards and conditions of those adversely affected by disasters and conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Our work involves provision of clean and accessible water supply, sanitation facilities and promotion of health/hygiene and food security programs. HIJRA is dedicated and committed to reconstruction of community livelihoods through its direct contacts with communities.
Job Purpose
The Public Health Engineer is expected to provide Public Health technical input to all HIJRA programs in Somalia.
These duties include but not limited to designing, planning and implementation of large water supply systems in Mogadishu and Afooye to effectively complete the humanitarian program interventions of HIJRA Somalia.
Tasks and Responsibilities :
Bachelor degree in Civil/Water engineering from a recognized university.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian work and significant understanding of building materials, construction and integrated Watsan and hygiene promotion Programme for IDPs in camps, urban and rural situation.Practical experience of technical project implementation and ability to work within deadlines and independently in difficult environment is essential.Good knowledge and experience in working with local communities with a capacity of providing technical training. Involvement in emergency relief programs in Africa would be an assetMust have the ability to work well under pressure and in response to ever changing needsKnowledge and understanding of the NGO humanitarian sectorExperience of working with Sphere Standards and GuidelineMust have experience in Proposal writing and fundraisingMust have the ability to travel and work in difficult circumstanceShould have assessment, analytical and planning skillsShould be diplomatic, and have negotiating skills Must have team work experience Somali language would be an advantageApplication Process
Applications should be submitted by 21st December 2011.
All applications including Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae and references should be sent to HIJRA- vacancies@hijra.or.ke in the subject line of the e-mail, kindly state the job title..
HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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