The purpose of the Water Technician position is to assist the WASH specialist to undertake feasibility studies of rural water projects. She/he maintains inventory of materials of Humanitarian WASH projects and ensures delivery of materials to sites. Monitors and supervises all activities of the project in order to maintain high standards of workmanship and efficient use of materials and labor. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibility #1: Training and Technical Support

• Assist the Water specialist to assess proposed water development projects like motorized scheme maintenance, protecting springs, shallow wells, to determine level of community commitments.

• Assists the Water specialist in conducting feasibility studies, preparing payment and preparing bill of quantity.

• Assists community to select WASHCO’S, caretakers and supervise their training.

• Supervise all humanitarian WASH construction activities. 

• Maintains an inventory of materials of water projects and ensures delivery of materials to sites.

• Conduct hygiene and sanitation sessions. 

% of time 45%

Job Responsibility# 2: Coordination and Networking

• Work closely with WASH Specialist, engineers, and other technical staff to ensure smooth implementation of humanitarian WASH activities.

• Coordinate with local government water offices, WASHCOs, and community leaders during project planning, construction, and maintenance.

• Support community structures (WASH committees, user groups) in managing and maintaining water systems.

• Participate in site-level coordination meetings and share technical updates with supervisors and partners.

• Maintain good relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and services. 

• Actively encourages women to take part in water development activities especially in management role.

% of time 35%   

Job Responsibility# 3: Supervision

• Supervise the maintenance/construction of motorized water schemes, solar-powered systems, shallow wells, cattle troughs, and water points to ensure efficient use of materials and labor, while maintaining high technical standards.

• Oversee the installation and proper functioning of hand pumps in line with technical specifications.

• Monitor contractors, artisans, and community laborers to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with design standards.

• Provide on-site technical guidance and immediate solutions to challenges during construction and installation.

% of Time : 10%

Job Responsibility# 4: Learning

• Keeps up to date with humanitarian in the sector, including best practice examples and ensure ongoing personal development and learning;

• Documents and disseminates lessons learned at the field/site levels from humanitarian WASH projects like motorized water schemes, solar-powered systems, and shallow wells to determine level of community empowerment;

% of Time : 5%

Job Responsibility # 5 Performs other duties as assigned.

% of Time : 5%

III PROBLEM SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

• This position falls under category one level of problem solving.  What and how to do will be defined by the Water technician. This incumbent will carry out his/her assignment as per the guidance of the supervisor.

IV GENDER EQUALITY

• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.

• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and PSEAH (safeguarding), as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

Job Requirements

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING 

Required:

• Diploma in Water Technology or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Desired:

• BSc in Water Engineering.

B) EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 4 Years for Diploma and 2 years for B.Sc in water works in rural area.

Desired:

• Work experience in development-oriented NGO.

C) TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required:

• Knowledge of construction of water development schemes in rural areas.

• Knowledge and experience of small-scale irrigation schemes;

• Good communication skills in English.

• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, participatory approach, and sustainable development.

Desired:

• Auto CAD and other available Engineering software’s.

D) COMPETENCIES

• Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, adaptability, contributing to team success, initiating action, stress tolerance, innovation, team working.

IIV CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

• The Water Technician is expected to establish and maintain good relations with Communities and counterpart government institutions, and other stakeholders. She/he will also work closely with the WASH Specialist, health extension workers, Extension Agents and other CARE Field Office staff.

V WORKING CONDITIONS AND LEVEL OF TRAVEL REQUIRED. 

• The Water Technician is based in the Teltele or Dire Woreda. However, she/he is expected to spend 80% of her/his time in rural areas.

How To Apply

If you are interested to be part of our dynamic team, exciting work environment and contribute to CARE Ethiopia’s mission and vision, please send your CV (not more than 3 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) through THIS LINK

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Make sure you indicate the position title and location on your application letter.

Passionate and dedicated candidates who meet the requirement are strongly encouraged to apply, especially women!

CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

CARE Ethiopia is committed to preventing all unwanted behavior at work. This includes sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse. We expect everyone who works for us to share this commitment by understanding and working within the CARE Safeguarding Policy and related framework. CARE Ethiopia has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

CARE Ethiopia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ current and/or previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer.

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