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Water Technician Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia

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Engineering

Electromechanical Engineering

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2 years - 3 years

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2020-06-02

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2020-06-07

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Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.

Job Overview:

Water Technician Officer will be responsible for installation and inspection of water lines, electromechanical equipment and parts, ensuring functioning of equipment, maintenance of supply system including submersible pumps, surface pumps, generators, switch boards, welding machines, pipeline installation and maintenance towards the supply of safe and adequate water at project implementation areas. This position will be based at Adama with frequent travel field sites and directly reports to Emergency Rapid Response Manager. 

Duty Station: Adama (with frequent field travel)
Contract Duration: Until September 20, 2020 with possibility of extension

Job Requirements

Education: BSc Degree/Post Graduate Electromechanical, Electricity, Auto Mechanics, General Mechanics or related.

Work Experience: 3 years for BSc Degree or 2 years for MSc Degree holders. Experience working with NGO preferred.

Demonstrated skills and competencies:

  • Experience working with NGO preferred.
  • Excellent Experience in surface and submersible pump operation and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with local context of the project implementation areas is an advantage.
  • Ability to communicate in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo language is advantageous.
  • Computer literate in word and excel.
  • Good writing and spoken skill in English
  • Good interpersonal skill to work with a team

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encourage to apply on IRC Careers portal ONLY. Please follow the below link to APPLY: 

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9188?c=rescue

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

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

  • Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
  • Summary of your qualifications and experience
  • Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
  • Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
  • Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

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.

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 Safety & Security Policy. 

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