Water Technician

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Serve as a main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of mechanical parts of Hand pump (Indian Mark II and  Afrideve pumps and Extra Deep well) of water supply systems of Lare and Abobo woreda/ Gambella.
• Ensures that all hand pump sites have enough back up easily moving parts in consultation with his/her supervisor;
• Prepare detailed specifications including item description, part #, and quantity of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems of mechanical parts of pump for water supply schemes.
• Identify & ensure the procurement of minor tools required towards operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including.
• Prepare & put in place a monitoring plan for the operation & servicing of the water scheme.
• Conduct the water quality test after the water scheme is rehabilitated and able to conduct both the Bacteriological and support the chemical test with Institution.
• Participate in WASH hardware supervision and follow-up.
• Participate in Weekly and Monthly reports of field activities.
• Organize and deliver Training on operation and maintenance of hand pumps for water Mechanics or Technicians.
• Provide necessary technical support to WUC, operators, and technicians of the water supply schemes.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and/or installation of water supply scheme with a hand pump;
• Assume other duties assigned by supervisor;

Education / Experience Needed

• Diploma or Degree in Water resource Engineering and any related fields
• Experience working as Hand pump maintenance and Operation Mechanics, and Sanitation Facility constructions.
• Minimum two years of experience in WASH preferred
• Previous INGO work experience preferred 

Skills Required 

• Fluency in English, Amharic, or Nuer language required
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to large groups of people
• Ability to think critically and creatively and answer unexpected or difficult questions
• Ethiopian driving license and ability to ride a motorbike preferred
• Ability to work in a remote environment with only basic necessities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Must be able to type and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send only updated CV and application letter to [email protected] no later than February 14, 2022. Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, '' Water Technician ''.