Vacancy Announcement

Internal/External 

Job Title: Roving Senior Electromechanical Officer

Reference number: Vac/ 0117 /22

Vacancy posting date: May 11, 2022

Closing Date: May 20, 2022

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of conflict and natural disaster-affected communities and fragile states.

Job Description

Roving Senior Electromechanical officer will be responsible for overall Electro-mechanical works in the country wash program, including installation and repair of water supply system electromechanical parts & ensuring proper operation & scheduled maintenance of the water supply system including generators, surface pumps, electric systems, and switchboards installed toward the supply of safe and adequate water to the refugee camps and host communities. The incumbent is involved in planning, management, and monitoring of the water supply electromechanical equipment, and capacity building of the filed-based electromechanical WASH team and reports to the WASH Program Manager. She/He is responsible for the management of electromechanical equipment including servicing the equipment on a scheduled based, identifying necessary spares and ensuring their availability, and tracking the fuel management. The incumbent will support 75% of the time the field offices in the country. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

• Provide strong leadership for the WASH Program of Electromechanical works, to ensure both short/long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable), and Filed based Electrotechnical staff.
• Oversee the implementation of the WASH Program of Electromechanical works, and ensure the program is implemented according to schedule, budgets, and international standards
• Serve as a main technical focal point for activities related to electromechanical works (pumps, generators, control systems, etc---) of water supply systems of wash projects will implementing in refugees and the host community.
•  Identify gaps & plan for onsite training to build the capacity of the Electromechanical teams in consultation with the WASH Program Manager.
• Ensures that all generators, pumps, and fittings at the borehole, boosting stations, and distribution systems, have enough back up easily moving parts.
• Prepare detailed specifications including item description, part #, and quantity of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems on electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, control panels, etc.) of water supply schemes.
•  Identify & ensure the procurement of tools and equipment required for the operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including generators, pumps, and control panels for pumps.
•  Prepare & put in place a monitoring plan for the operation & servicing of the generators and pumps.
•  Establish a monitoring system to Keep records of fuel consumption, generator working hours, and electromechanical equipment performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report to the WASH Program Manager and copy the WASH officer.
•  Organize and deliver scheduled training on the operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to the WASH team and operators
•  Provide the necessary technical support to field-based technicians in the operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes.
•  Visit the generators and pump on daily bases and provide guidance and advice for the operators and maintenance team
•  Prepare, weekly and monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts.

Job Requirements

• Degree Or Diploma in Water supply Electromechanical engineering, Electricity or Mechanical engineering or Auto mechanics or related practical experience in maintenance of generators, surface pumps, submersible pumps, Solar pumps, and control boards
• Minimum of Five years’ experience for Diploma holders and three years for Degree holders in a humanitarian setting (refugee camps, rural development, or emergency response)
• Competent in using Windows, word, and excel
• Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.
• Flexible, willing to travel and live temporarily in harsh environment

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.

How to apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through CLICK HERE On OR before May 20, 2022.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.