Presentation of Inter Aide France (IAF) Water Supply project:
IAF has been involved for more than 30 years in Ethiopia and has contributed to the construction of more than 1,500 water points serving around 450,000 users (over 90% of these water points are still functional today).
IAF is today concentrating in 4 Zones of the Southern Region and aims at increasing the number of functional water points. IAF supports community-based associations to construct durable infrastructures, and to manage and maintain existing infrastructures,
in collaboration with governmental Water Offices.
Type of employment: on contract base (one year with possible extension)
First 6 months assignment in Boreda Woreda to get full knowledge of IAF approach toward community mobilization, Water User Association Federation strengthening, water supply scheme construction.
Gamo Zone Manager main duties:
- Supporting and monitoring the ongoing IAF Wash activities in Gamo Zone (frequent travel to Daramalo, Boreda, Kucha and Kucha Alfa)
- Regular reporting and coordination to IAF Wash Coordinator based in Sodo – Wolayta
- Relations with governmental stakeholders: monthly visit and meeting with Gamo Zone Water Department and each Woreda Water Offices
Job Requirements
Positions with qualifications and experience requirement
Wash Gamo Zone Manager based in Selamber (Kucha Woreda – Gamo): Gamogna required
- BSc or MSc in hydraulics or civil engineering with strong inclination toward social and field work
- At least 5 years of working experience in management of rural water supply programs
Skills and interest required for all positions:
- Field work (community meeting, site supervision…)
- Strong social inclination (knowledge of community based approach, training of community-based associations…)
- Interest in water supply schemes management, water supply network design and construction,
- Fluent in spoken and written English, Amharic and relevant language (Gamogna, Kambatigna, Wolaytigna)
- Decent usage of computer application software
- Motorbike driving license is a plus
How to Apply
Applicants should send the relevant documents (CV, motivation letter, Diploma and work certificate) to
or
submit them at IAF Sodo or Shinshicho office during working hours before:
December 7th, 2020.
NB: only selected candidates will be notified for further interview.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
More Information
- Job City Gamo, SNNPR
