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Job Title:Hardware Production Assistant 2

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Closing date: 01 Feb 2011

Location: Uganda - Kampala

Purpose of Assignment:

Assist the Senior Engineer and the Hardware Production Assistant 1 in:

• Ongoing care and maintenance of the Mbuya workshop
• Maintaining safe working conditions in workshop
• Maintenance and upkeep of all tools and equipment in Mbuya workshop
• Production of the Digital Drum prototypes which will include but is not limited to: welding, cutting, machining, soldering, painting and other assembly-related duties
• Possible tasks related to the installation of Digital Doorways at identified sites; basic training of on-site maintenance teams
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Engineer or T4D Unit Coordinator
• Occasional travel may be required for site surveys, installation and maintenance of computers

Tasks 1.

Assist team in preparation of Digital Doorways for installation.

End Product/deliverables

All Digital Doorways to be installed are prepared for shipment.

Time frame.

End of month 1

Task 2.

Assist the Engineer and the Hardware Assistant 1 with completion of at least

one Community Computer prototype.

End Product/Deliverable

Operational Community Computer prototype.

Time Frame

End of month 2

Task 3.

Assist team in design and initial production work for community computer systems in Mbuya workshop.

End Product/Deliverables

Documentation of changes made to Community Computer system and required changes in shop procedure submitted to Senior Engineer.

Time Frame

End of month 3

Task 4.

Assist the Engineer and the Hardware Assistant 1 with completion of at least one Community Computer prototype.

End Product/Deliverables

Operational Community Computer prototype.

Time Frame

End of Month 4

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required for the assignment:

Education and experience required:

• Experience with manual repair and installation of structures (wood, metal etc); set up of basic electronics
• Experience working with tools and in workshop environment
• Willing to travel within Uganda (sometimes on short notice)
• Residence in Kampala, Uganda, for duration of contract

How to apply

Submit your application by either:

(1) E-mailing a letter of interest and your CV to:

jobst4d@gmail.com or cayado@unicef.org

or

(2) Drop off 2 copies of the letter and CV at UNICEF offices, Kampala - front reception desk, Plot 9 George St - in an envelope labeled To: T4D and HR

Be sure to include your phone numbers.

Only applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline is 1 February 2011

Reference Code: RW_8D8GSF-92