Water Technician

IR/INT/EXT/VN/054.16

            June 24, 2016

   

Post Title:                   Water Technician

Duty Station:              Somali Regional State, Hudet, Moyale and Dekasuftu

Required:                   Three

Duration:                    Six months

Salary :                       As per the organization scale

        

Introduction

We are looking for talented people to join us in making a difference to the lives of millions. We want people with integrity, people who are fair, impartial, honest and truthful. If you think you embodied these values then this is the place for you and your career. We promote learning organization features.

Who we are

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa & Semera and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website:http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us.

 

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Emergency Project WASH Officer, the Water Technician will be responsible to provide technical support to the outlined project in assessment and specifying maintenance needs, preparation of simple and practical operation guidelines for pumps and gen-sets. He/she will work closely with the Emergency WASH Officer; specifically be charged with supporting the WASH teams in planning, designing, development of BoQs and overall budgeting, technical implementation of water supply systems including rehabilitation and training of Operation & Maintenance teams and Water Management Committees and Woreda water office staffs.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Program implementation

·         Working closely with the Emergency WASH Officer, support IR WASH teams in planning, designing, development of detailed Bills of Quantities and overall budgeting and, preparation of bid documents for implementation of water supply systems.

·         Support IR WASH teams in identification of electro-mechanical equipment’s requirements for water systems.

·         Support IR project team to ensure active participation and involvement of Woreda water, health & education offices, local government and community structures and beneficiaries in planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation and emergency activities.

·         Support IR technical team in the process of conducting detailed assessments for project sites, draft layouts and designs of water supply systems, developed in a participatory process that incorporate the needs of the community, including those of women and vulnerable members of the community. Whenever necessary, advise Emergency WASH Officer on possible relocations based on assessment findings and discussions with Woreda administration.

·         Support IR WASH team in preparation of specification, bid evaluation and analysis for supply of electro-mechanical equipments, supply of O&M tools and spare parts.

·         Support IR team in conducting water quality surveillance and testing, building capacity of Woreda water/health bureaus staff in carrying out water quality testing at water points and households.

·         Contribute towards development of standard Water Management Committee and system Operators selection and training.

·         Contribute towards development of specification and standard list of minor O&M tools, and easily moving parts for electromechanical equipments.

·         Any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Emergency WASH Officer and WASH coordinator.

 

Coordination

• Support IR in ensuring linkages with Woreda water office operational and maintenance unit for effective utilization of resources.


• Attend Woreda WASH task force and coordination meetings as assigned by the Emergency WASH Officer.


• When assigned by Emergency WASH Officer, represent the project in cluster coordination meetings and provide prompt feedback.

 

Reporting

• To submit biweekly and monthly program activity plans to the Emergency WASH Officer and be responsible for providing support to the IRs for the implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting of all project activities in the areas of assignment.


• Submit biweekly and monthly activity reports to Emergency WASH Officer.


• Participate in preparation of sector reports for submission to Program area and country office, Government and donors.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• In liaison with IRs, ensure regular monitoring of program activities to determine the success of interventions and recommend any changes in program design to the Emergency WASH Officer.

 

Supervision

The position has no direct supervisee; however, the job holder will:-

• Collaborate with Community Development Officer and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoter to provide regular feedback to IR on the performance and areas for improvement in the WASH sector or activities under project.

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Working in consultations with Emergency WASH Officers, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Officer/s, Community Development Officer and WASH coordinator.


• In liaison with IR, working to support IRs WASH teams who are in charge of planning and implementation of WASH activities under the project.

 

External

·         Provide any relevant support sort by IR to coordinate and collaborate with Regional and Woreda Water and Health Officers, Kebele leaders and Extension workers.

·         Working together with the Sanitation & Hygiene Promoter and Community Development Officer support IRs in capacity building for Water Management Committees and Sanitation and Hygiene volunteers.

• Diploma in water technology electromechanical works or other related filed of studies.


• Minimum 4 years’ experience in implementation of Water Work projects, preferably emergency WASH projects in humanitarian, NGO or Government organizations.


• Proven knowledge of water works, construction management and emergency response activities.


• Computer literacy in MS word, Excel and CAD.


• Fluency in Somali language is a prerequisite


• Good in written and spoken English


• Previous relevant experience in the INGO sector is an asset

Closing date: Jul 04, 2016

Interested candidates shall provide a non-returnable application dossier contains the followings:

·         Ethiojob website,

·         ISLAMIC RELIEF, HUMAN RESOURCE UNIT, P O BOX  27787 CODE 1000, ADDIS ABABA,

·         E-mail: