Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
International Organzation for Migration - IOM
Vacancy No:IOM-SVN/0052/2018Position Title:Senior Project Assistant – WASHDuty Station:Addis Ababa, EthiopiaType of Appointment:SST, Six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date:As soon as possibleClosing Date:  June 21, 2018Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting huma0ne and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. BackgroundUnder the direct supervision of the RRF-E Programme Manager the successful candidate will work closely with implementing partners to support the Rapid Response Fund - Ethiopia (RRF-E) Unit in matters relating to monitoring and evaluation of WASH projects in the Oromia and Somali regions of Ethiopia. In particular, he/she will:-Core Functions / Responsibilities: Provide technical support to WASH Implementing Partners and monitor their activities to assure that they meet WASH Cluster and SPHERE Standards.Conduct regular site visits to verify if WASH projects are progressing as reported as per the agreed narrative, indicators and work planVisit potential WASH Implementing Partners and participate in the evaluation of their financial tracking and reporting mechanisms according to the project’s checklists.Participate in the assessment of potential WASH Implementing Partners to determine their ability to carry out project activities before grants are awarded.Draft regular monitoring reports on WASH sub-grantee activities and achievements to feed into both IOMs internal and external situation report.Keep track and provide reports on any challenges and delays by implementing partners in the field. Attend WASH Cluster meetings and prepare minutes of meeting.Assist in facilitating photo and video documentation of active projects for improved reporting and visibility.Follow up on donor visibility and adherence to USAID logo policyAccompany the RRF-E Programme Manager, donor and/or other interested visitors to project sites, providing inputs on progress and overall context.When required, assist in reviewing the WASH sub-grantee’s submitted narrative and financial reports, and provide the RRF-E Programme Manager with feedback that will directly affect the approval of partner interim and final reports, as well as approval of payments.Carry out follow-up visit to project sites at established intervals after project completion to assess/measure degree of impact as determined by the RRF-E Programme ManagerUndertake any further duties as may be assigned by the RRF-E Programme Manager