Our Profile
People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity.
People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe.
Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion.
We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in four regions; Oromia, SNNP, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response.
People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection.
We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.
More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/ or HERE.
PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Engineer for the specific project‘‘Emergency WASH response to the acute needs of the most vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in Konso and South Omo, SNNPR and Tigray regions, Ethiopia’’. PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Engineer
Length of Contract: Definite until May 30/2024
Place of Work: - Based in Mekelle, Tigray Region with frequent travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.
Salary: 30,140
Engineer
The positions involve Designing, planning, supervising and monitoring the construction of the Water, sanitation and other small-scale irrigation, NRM/ water management infrastructures/ in People in need Operational areas. The position requires supervising construction of contracted or on-force construction and rehabilitation of water schemes, sanitations and other infrastructures using unskilled and skilled labours. The position also requires proper management of materials, equipment and other resources under the programs and reporting periodically to supervisors
Under the supervision and support of the Engineering Unit Coordinator; administer contractual issues and deal with supplier, follow up and participate in BID process in collaboration with the Procurement department by adhering to the organizational and National low. Participate in technical assessment, proposal development and assessment for new emerging projects. Provide technical support during various manuals, construction standard and checklists preparation together with the Engineering unit Coordinator and making sure it is applied in the field.
Responsible to provide technical guidance on water, sanitation, and hygiene project activities and other programs where there is Infrastructure facilities to build put together and review technical designs and BoQs; and supervise constructions.
Engineer specific tasks are
Organizational and technical management