The Opportunity

 Plan International Ethiopia has been implementing a Wash project which is a climate-resilient solar powered water supply system, sanitation and hygiene promotion services for the target communities in Gambella regional state to increase access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene to refugees and the hosting- communities. So, the project needs an experienced Electro Mechanical specialist (Solar Expert) to handle the underground water source investigation and construction technical aspects of the WASH project at the expected level in order to realize the primary goals and guarantee the quality of the deliverables.

The Individual

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;

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Job Requirements

Qualifications/ Experience Essential:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy and related solar powered fields.

• 5+ years of relevant experience out of which 3 years on a senior level  experience in an NGO / INGO relevant to Solar Powered Water Supply Project construction tasks.

• Demonstrated solid experience in the design, implementation and supervision of large size Solar Powered Water Supply Project

• Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends

• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in WASH related construction technical skills

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Good knowledge of the attributes of ores, soil, minerals and other materials

• Practical experience in construction industry especially in water works.

• Extensive knowledge on Climate resilient Gender transformative WASH, and the sector dynamics.

• Understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards which are workable by sector. 

• Knowledge of human resource and coordination role from general and organization perspectives.

• Understand organizational principles, systems and have the ability to provide leadership and support to staff working at community level for disaster affected population.

• Knowledge of child-rights programming particularly Child Protection in Emergency, CPiE

• Knowledge of participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

• Proven experience as a geologist

• Experience with various geological techniques like mining, boring and numerical modelling

• Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications like using geology software (e.g. AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, ETAP Demo, Microsoft Excel, Word PowerPoint etc.)

• Familiarity with engineering drawings

• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues

• Have good writing and oral communication skills, including presentation.

• Experiences in resource mobilization through preparation of Humanitarian and Development Nexus WASH Project proposals.

• Proven working experience in Electro-mechanical/ solar power PV installation

• Understands budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

• Ability to provide team leadership and communicate effectively.

• Ability to conduct assessment, analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

• An analytical mind & attention to detail

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in September 21,2023. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link : CLICK HERE

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.  

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.