Water Technician Assistant

BACKGROUND: 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia since 2000 and currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job description 

The Assistant water technician is reported to Water technician officer, to be responsible for installation & ensuring operation of submersible pumps and generators installed towards supply of safe water to the Sherkole/Kurmuk Reception center population and the position holder also accurate maintenance/service pumps, generator, pipe installations, training of Operation and Maintenance teams on a timely manner.

Major Responsibilities: 

Coordination and representation 

• Represent the IRC and Works closely with RRS and UNHCR for refugee setting and for local intervention Region, Zone/Woreda Water and Health Offices towards efficient and effective implementation of the project. 
• Ensures that all generators have enough back up easily moving parts for the genets in consultation with his supervisor.
• Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc.) and pipe installation of water supply systems of BGRS refugee camps and host community.
• Prepare detailed specification including item description, part # and quantity of spare parts vital to fix identified problems of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, control panels, pipelines etc) of water supply schemes.
• Identify & ensure the procurement of minor tools required towards operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including genets, control panel for pumps.

Project implementation:

Monitoring & evaluation:

• Properly supervise and confirm the quality and quantity of delivery of purchased spare parts and tools.
• Ensure all the water system maintenance, installation and construction under the projects are of the highest quality standard and free of technical defects in at intervention camp or local community.
• Maintain a regular system of project progress monitoring and evaluation.

Capacity building:

• Coordinate and deliver training on operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to operators and technicians selected from refugees and host community
• In collaboration with other EH teams coordinate and facilitate different trainings for WASHCo, EHAs, Water caretaker, artesian and for government partners per the project scope.

Strategy:

• Provide the vital technical support to WASHCo, operators and technicians in operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes.
• Proposals:
• Participate on needs assessments in the sector of water and sanitation, hygiene and health promotion when required.
• Actively participate in preparation of proposals, especially log frame, technical description, and budget development and requesting.

Human Resources / Staffing:

• Identify staffing needs and assist with recruitment when necessary.
• Support EH officer, Water technician officers and water system care takers with IRC performance reviews. 
• Follow the IRC HR policy at working place.

Supply chain /Finance:

• Liaise with IRC Administration, supply chain, and Finance Departments to ensure smooth operations and appropriate support to ensure smooth project implementation. 
• Raise and/or follow up on purchase requests, conduct equipment and materials inspections and ensure timely supply of materials to site.
• Prepare utilization plan for inventories and work closely with collaborators on effective and efficient use of resources and old grants. 

Reporting: 

• Prepare weekly and  monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor advised of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts.
• Compile and share the material utilization report every  weeks for per site in the intervention woreda.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: - 

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Assosa field office.
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

• Diploma plus certificate in Electromechanical or plumbing installation Technology from recognized institution, Experience in surface, submersible and solar driven pumps and generators operation & maintenance is helpful.

Preferred experience & skills: 

• 2 years proven experience for Diploma or in operating and maintaining from big to small electromechanical equipment, servicing pump and generator, pipe installation work.
• 0-year experience for degree holders. 
• Strong and proven track record to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners at all levels.
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
• Have received training or certificate on Plumbing and electromechanical preferred.
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Proficient in spoken and written in English and Local languages.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadline.

Language Skills: 

• Communication skill spoken Local language and/or Amharic.

How To Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter only through 

IRC career site:  https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req52764/Water-Technician-Assistant

Or through IRC, IRC P.O.BOX, 249 IR Assosa FO

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information: 

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application 
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

  Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.