Major Responsibilities:
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.
Work with the camp managers and report water system operation related issues on monthly base and incase new situations happen.
Prepare performance targets evaluation with camp/transit centers (plumber and water system guards) and support camp manager and work with EH officer on the staff evaluation process.
Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc—) of water supply systems of Sherkole and Tsore refugee camps.
Prepare detail specification including item description, part # and quantity of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems on electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, dewatering pumps, water treatment kits, control panels, etc) of water supply schemes.
Identify gaps & plan for onsite training to build the capacity of the water guards/operators, water system care takers, water attendants in the working in the transit center in consultation with the EH officer.
Ensures that all generator sets, valves and fittings at Pressure and distribution systems, application of water treatment and quality test chemicals, tap stands, water storage tanks have enough back up easily moved parts.
Keep records of fuel consumption, generator working hours and electromechanical equipments performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the Senior EH officers
Provide the necessary technical support to Plumber, WMCs, water guard operators, refugee incentive workers and technicians in operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes facilities.
Prepare monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts.
Install generators and pumps in the water supply systems.
Made updates of each electro-mechanical equipments on monthly base for Total operation hour, status of the generators with their existing location.
Prepare & put in place monitoring plan for the operation & servicing of the generator set and pumps and other water supply systems accessories in the transit center, including the manpower working under the water system operation.
Directly supervise a team water system operation (plumber, water system guards national and WSCT incentives)) for refugee intervention in a specified camps and Transit center
Supervise the recruitment, training, management of the water system operation and maintenance team (generator operators, plumbers and chlorinators), and water system care takers, incentive guards in the Camp and transit centers.
Assists and facilitate in the orientation of newly recruited EH staff on behalf of EH team in the camps.
Maintain a regular system of project progress monitoring and evaluation.
Minimum Requirement:
Educational Requirements:
Degree holder 2 years and post graduate 1 year working experience in Electricity or Auto mechanics.
Diploma and/or (10+3) TVET in Electricity or Auto mechanics from College and with 5 years of relevant demonstrated experience;
Auto Mechanic/Electricity graduates and greater demonstrated experience on operation and maintenance of generator, water system accessories & pump parts
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.
Language Skills:
Communication skill spoken in English, Local language and/or Amharic is a plus.
