Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Sherkole, Ethiopia
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking to fill the role of Water Technician Assistant.
IRC is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organisation.
Responsibilities
- Support the water technician officer in the identification, development and review of electro-mechanical requirements, spare parts, fittings and supplies/inputs needed for ensuring the smooth operation of the water supply systems
- Ensure the availability of fuel and lubricants needed, including reasonable contingency for running of electromechanical equipment and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the system
- Prepare list for items needed, initiate procurement and follow their accurate use
- Prepare and put log sheets, service schedules, pumping schedules and water discharge tracking systems at each pumping stations and supervise implementation
- Collect and compile log sheets from each site, produce activity progress reports and forward to water technician officer as per the requirements and schedule
- Ensure daily availability of potable water, which meets UNHCR minimum standards, in each of the tap stands
- Supervise and ensure well-functioning of the service reservoirs, distribution lines, and water meters and over all pipe networks starting from source to final points
- Regularly assess the functionality and maintenance requirements of electromechanical parts, pressure and distribution lines, tap stands, water meters and other water supply systems
- Establish and train community-based water management committees from beneficiaries, equip them with the vital hand plumbing tools for maintenance, care and operation of the system
- Craft effective community participation, monitoring system and feedback mechanisms that enable beneficiaries to own and sustain the system
- Identify, train, supervise and manage community plumbers, water system operators/guards, water system caretakers and volunteers
- Daily supervise and monitor the performance, progress and daily assignments of water system guard/operators, and water system caretakers
Requirements
- TVT diploma or first degree in Water Supply System, Electromechanical, Plumbing Works, or a similar field
- Two years, minimum, of relevant experience for diploma holders and zero year for first degree holders
- NGO experience is a plus
- Basic computer knowledge (Word, Excel)
- Basic spoken and written English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Practical experience in electromechanical maintenance and new accessories installation and plumbing technical works
- Communication in local language is a plus
To apply and for more information, click here.
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