Norwegian Refugee Council
Responsable WASH et Abri – Éthiopie, Dollo Ado
Candidatures ouvertes
Informations clés
- Lieu
- Melkedida, Éthiopie
- Type de contrat
- CDD
- Niveau d’expérience
- Manager
- Date de publication
- Secteur
- Eau, hygiène et assainissement (WASH)
- Métier
- Responsable WASH et Abri
- Formation
- Licence
- Expérience minimale
- 7.0 ans
- Date limite
À propos de l’organisation
Norwegian Refugee Council
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Contenu de l’offre
Missions principales
Le Norwegian Refugee Council recrute un(e) Manager WASH et Shelter pour son bureau de terrain de Melkedida, en Éthiopie, afin de conduire et renforcer son portefeuille WASH et Shelter auprès des populations affectées par les crises. Le rôle couvre l’ensemble du cycle de projet : évaluations des besoins, conception de la réponse, développement de propositions, budgétisation, mise en œuvre, suivi-évaluation et reporting. Le manager assure la supervision des équipes projet, la gestion financière et budgétaire, la qualité programmatique et l’orientation technique des interventions, dans le respect des standards NRC et des exigences des bailleurs. Il/elle travaille avec les autorités locales, les partenaires humanitaires, les communautés et les plateformes de coordination pour renforcer la redevabilité, la participation communautaire et l’intégration de la protection, du genre, de l’âge, du handicap, de la durabilité environnementale et de la réduction des risques de catastrophes. Le poste contribue également à la mobilisation des ressources, au développement programmatique et à la planification stratégique, ainsi qu’à la représentation de NRC auprès des donateurs et instances de coordination.
Profil recherche
Le candidat idéal justifie d’au moins sept ans d’expérience en gestion de projet à un niveau senior, de préférence en contexte humanitaire ou de relèvement, et d’une expérience en programmes Shelter et WASH en contexte de réfugiés. Il/elle est titulaire d’une licence en génie civil, génie des ressources en eau, génie hydraulique, génie environnemental, génie de l’approvisionnement en eau et assainissement, génie de la construction ou discipline proche. Une expérience en contextes complexes et volatils, en engagement avec les bailleurs et une bonne compréhension des acteurs WASH, Shelter et habitat en Éthiopie sont attendues. La maîtrise de l’anglais écrit et oral, de solides compétences en communication, en analyse, en gestion de projet et une attention aux détails sont indispensables. Le poste est ouvert uniquement aux ressortissants éthiopiens.
Conditions proposees
Le poste est basé à Melkedida, en Éthiopie, pour un contrat de 12 mois, avec des déplacements pouvant atteindre 80 % du temps. La rémunération suit le grade 8 de l’échelle salariale résidente de NRC, avec les termes et conditions associés. NRC est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances et s’engage en faveur de la diversité, sans distinction d’âge, de genre, de religion, d’ethnicité, de nationalité ou de capacité physique. L’organisation encourage les idées, la prise de responsabilité et l’initiative à tous les niveaux. Les candidatures doivent être soumises en anglais, avec un CV à jour ; seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés.
Annonce complète dans sa langue d’origine
What we’re looking for:
NRC Ethiopia is seeking an experienced and results-driven WASH & Shelter Manager to join our team in the Melkedida Field Office. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated humanitarian professional to lead and strengthen NRC’s WASH and Shelter portfolio, ensuring that crisis-affected populations receive timely, high-quality, and sustainable assistance that addresses their most urgent needs.
You will provide strategic, operational, and technical leadership across the full project cycle, from needs assessments and response design to proposal development, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. You will oversee project teams, ensure sound financial and budget management, drive programme quality, and provide technical guidance to ensure interventions are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with NRC standards and donor requirements.
Working closely with local authorities, humanitarian partners, communities, and coordination platforms, you will play a key role in strengthening accountability, community participation, and the integration of protection, gender, age, disability inclusion, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk reduction across all interventions. You will also contribute to resource mobilization, programme development, and strategic planning to ensure NRC remains responsive to evolving humanitarian needs.
As the WASH & Shelter Manager, you will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH and Shelter activities across NRC’s areas of operation, ensuring that programmes are needs-driven, evidence-based, and achieve measurable results. The role includes conducting and overseeing sector assessments, developing concept notes and project proposals, managing project budgets, supervising and building the capacity of staff, providing technical oversight, and representing NRC with donors, partners, and coordination bodies to enhance programme impact and reach.
Please note: This opportunity is open to Ethiopian nationals only.
Please download a more detailedJOB DESCRIPTION for more specific and generic duties and responsibilities.
What you will bring:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience working in a relevant senior-level project implementation role preferably within a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Construction Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
- Experience in Shelter and WASH programming in refugee context
- Experience in donor engagement
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
- Contextual understanding and knowledge of WASH and Shelter and Settlement/Housing sector and stakeholders in Ethiopia
- Familiarity with WASH and Shelter and Settlement Sector Standards across various contexts and respective target groups
- Strong communication skills ensuring good relations and smooth operations with stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
- Strong and proven project management skills.
What we offer:
- Duty station: Melkedida, Ethiopia.
- Contract: 12 months.
- Travel: Up to 80%.
- Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s Resident salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC
Important information about the application process
- For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.
- When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
- Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
- Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
- We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected]with the job title as the subject line.
Why NRC?
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.
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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:
- do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
- join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
- be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.
About Us
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.
Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:
• treat everyone with respect and dignity
• contribute to building a safe environment for all
• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)
• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH