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GENERAL:

Reporting to the WASH program Manager, the  Senior Electro mechanical officer will be responsible for installation of water supply system electromechanical units and solar systems & ensuring proper operation & scheduled maintenance of the water supply system including generators, surface pumps, electric systems, and switch boards installed towards supply of safe and adequate water to the refugee camps and host communities  The Senior Electro mechanical Officer involved in planning, management and monitoring of the water supply electro mechanical equipment, and  capacity building of Assistant elector mechanical officer and water system operators  in Awbare, Sheder and Kebribeya Refugee camp. She/He is responsible for the provision of water and management of electromechanical equipment including service the equipment on scheduled based, identify necessary spares and ensure the availability, and tracking the fuel management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc---) of water supply systems of Awbare, Sheder and Kebribeya Refugee camp and host community.

• Identify gaps & plan for onsite training to build the capacity of the water system operators, Assistant Electromechanical Officers, and Plumbers in Awbare, Sheder and Kebribeya Refugee camp in consultation with the WASH Program Manager.

• Ensures that all generators, pumps and fittings at borehole, boosting stations, and distribution systems, have enough back up fast-moving parts.

• Ensure all solar pumping systems are operational with in the design standard and conduct preventive maintenance. 

• Conduct routine / scheduled and reactive maintenance on solar pumping system. 

• Installation of solar PV array for water supply systems.

• Prepare detail specification 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’s required towards operation & maintenance of the water supply systems including generators, pumps and control panel for pumps.

• Prepare & put in place monitoring plan for the operation & servicing of the generators and pumps. 

• 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 copy the WASH officer.

• Organize and deliver trainings on operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts to operators, plumbers and Assistant Water Technicians Officers.

• Provide the necessary technical support to WMCs, operators, plumbers and technicians in operation and maintenance of their water supply schemes.

• Visit the generators and pump on daily bases and provide guidance and advise 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

• Diploma or Degree in Water supply Electromechanical, Degree on Electricity or Mechanical engineering or Auto mechanics or related practical experience on maintenance of generators, surface pumps, submersible pumps, and control boards

• Four years’ experience for Auto Mechanical Four years’ experience in Diploma, or three years for degree preferably 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

Code of Conduct:

• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Safeguarding:

• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities:

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

• If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK