WATER TECHNICIAN Job Vacancy (One position for six months – January to June 2011)

Job title: WATER TECHNICIAN (One position for six months – January to June 2011)

Reports to:    Project Officer Water & Sanitation

Liaises with: Project Officers, Logistics Officer, Project Officer-WATSAN and other agencies in the area

Duty Station:            Kyangwali.

Job Summary:
Support the WATSAN Project Officer in installation, maintenance and protection of water sources within the specified areas of responsibility. Undertake water quality analysis and advice on the fit for consumption.

Duties & Responsibilities

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      Install, operate, inspect and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water pumps.
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      Install, operate, inspect and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water purification equipments
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      Conduct and evaluate water surveys in collaboration with the PO-WATSAN
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      Plan, install and maintain all plumbing structures
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      Conduct periodic water testing to determine acidity and perform corrective measures
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      Support installation of water and sewer lines
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      Undertake mapping for water locations and log jobs that are completed
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      Repair and maintain water points
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      Capacity build community pump operators through organized filed trainings
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      Carry out plumbing works on water systems.
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      Support the PO-WATSAN to design and construct water and sanitation systems.
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      Carry out water quality analysis and train community members in water quality monitoring
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      Training and capacity build local community in maintenance of water and sanitation sites such as wells and latrines.
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      In collaboration with the PO-WATSAN, implement measures aimed at protecting water sources within area of responsibility.
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      Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

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      A Diploma in Water Engineering, Water and Sanitation management or a related field  from a recognized institution
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      At least one year’s experience in similar position.
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      Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

·        A good command of both written and spoken English.
·        Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character.
·        Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office.
·        Excellent Management skills
·        Able to capacity build and develop others.
·        Ability to mobilize different audiences.
·        Commitment to the organizational values.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated Curriculum Vita with at least three suitable referees with their email/telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager, AAH International, Uganda to any of the following addresses: -
(1) Email: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org Please do not attach certificates to email copies of CVs!
(2) AAH I Office in Adjumani Located at Minia Village in Adjumani Town.
(3) Kyangwali Refugee Settlement Program Office located at Kasonga in Kyangwali Sub County.

Deadline: 10/2/2011


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