Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 04 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose Summary
Main purpose of the position is to ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the water supply activities in Nyarugusu Camp. The WASH TA-Electromechanics will participate in preparation of regular accurate reports on the boreholes yields, daily production, fuel consumption and running hours of the gensets.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Information management
• Making periodic inspection of the pumping System at water sources for safe and efficient operation.
• To support WASH officer in Design, install, inspect, maintain, and repair solar panel systems.
• To Assists with repair and installation of electrical and electronic systems, which includes testing and maintaining electric motors
• Do all electro-mechanical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls, and all necessary testing
• Assist in conducting regular assessments and give recommendations for rehabilitations of the solar systems, boreholes, and submersible pumps
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning plant equipment (Generators, pumps etc.)
• Installation of new generators and retrieval of the old and defective ones ensuring they are well wired and operational
• To prepare monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant electromechanical systems.
• Technical designs and BoQ for the power grid and mechanical works for the borehole and water production sites and NRC compounds in Nyarugusu Camp
• To assist in supervision of the contractors doing upgrade or installations of the power grids in NRC compounds.
• Advise and recommend the power requirement for electrical gadgets.
• Together with borehole attendants and team leader, maintain cleanliness and safety of the generator sets, submersible and booster pumps and stations
• To keep records of all the repairs those have been done in the field and in the workshop as well the running hours of the gensets to ensure timely servicing.
• To oversee strict daily borehole running and operation and being the custodian of gen-set keys and ensure correct amount of fuel is dispensed to the borehole and compound generator sets.
• To keep records on all the spares which have been used in the workshop and in the field.
• To prepare monthly reports on conditions of all the relevant system.
• To participate in recruitment of boreholes attendants and operators and ensure they are well trained.
• On monthly basis record and report to WASH Officer-Sources the work done in the field.
• Collaborate with other agencies staff in the field e.g., UNHCR etc during inter agencies meetings and field discussions.
• Any other assignment as may be required by WASH Officer

Implementation
• Supervise and ensure all electrical works are well maintained.
• Servicing and preventive maintenance on all the boreholes and compound gensets.
• Major overhaul of gensets upon breakdowns and during hourly schedule.
• Respond to breakdowns and do repairs of the gensets in the field.
• Ensure cleanliness is maintained and safety of the gensets and Solar panel in the field.
• Maintenance of workshop cleanliness and safety and ensure proper arrangement of the equipment and plants in the workshop.
• Repair and maintenance of the standby plants and equipment in the workshop.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications and Competences
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Relevant degree qualifications in Solar/Electrical/electromechanical engineering preferable.
• Ability to initiate, develop, plan, and implement an integrated programme.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in use basic computer software such as MS Project, Excel, Word, Power point,
• AutoCAD, and electrical modelling software.

Relevant Experience
• Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH Programmes of at least 3 years the management of generators, Solar installations, installation of pumps and accessories. Ability to maintain and service generators, pumps is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
• Ability to initiate, develop, plan, and implement an integrated programme.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
• Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
• Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Understanding of international health and development and relief issues
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc.)
• Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH Programming.

Key Relationships
Internal Contacts
• WASH Project Officers
• WASH Project staff
• Logistics staff.
• Procurement Staff
• HR staff

External Contacts
• Implementing partners
• Other agencies
• Local authority.
• Local community




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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