PHE Assistant (INT10335)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have Degree/ Diploma in public health Engineering, hydraulic engineering, water supply and water resource engineering, Civil Engineering / related from a recognized academic institution?

Do you have 2-3 years of experience in undertaking community based Public Health engineering, construction, WASH projects within the emergency response.

The Role:

To provide technical support on water sanitation Engineering (PHE) programme ensuring quality, community-based intervention that considers sustainable coping crisis affected communities to create better awareness in Water, hygiene and sanitation. Particularly, the work requires providing and/or supervising the provision of technical support and assistance in close coordination with PHP team and ensuring community participation and integration with EFSL, Gender and protection. 

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Degree/ Diploma in public health Engineering, hydraulic engineering, water supply and water resource engineering, Civil Engineering / related from a recognized academic institution. Appropriate, relevant, and comprehensive experience in the field of WASH may substitute for the formal qualifications and not vice versa.
• 2-3 years of experience in undertaking community based Public Health engineering, construction, WASH projects within the emergency response.
• Demonstrated hands on expertise of various techniques of WASH infrastructure construction, management, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of WASH service.
• Experience in developing appropriate training material & strong training skills Knowledge and expertise in undertaking/ administering community-based interventions using community participatory methodologies (CHAST, CLTSH, PHAST etc.) and enhancing the sustainability of the implemented technologies
• Fluent English and other local language are an asset
• Good understanding of software (AutoCAD, Archi cad, water cad, GIS, GPS, epanet) are mandatory.
• Be willing to live and work in remote field conditions or locations with minimal camping requirements.
• Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles (NGO/ Red Cross Code of Conduct) and with the Sphere Humanitarian Charter minimum standards.

• Knowledge of using Auto cad and Archie cad

• Knowledge of preparation of estimates/BOQ
• Experience in NGO sector

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.