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Wash Technician job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda | Apply Now

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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

11 Dec 2024

About the Organisation

We are LWF Uganda
Inspired by God's love for humanity, we respond to human suffering and challenge its causes. We want to contribute to community development in Uganda through rights-based empowerment for sustainable development. We serve all people irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, race or political conviction.

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda is part of the LWF World Service and we are currently supporting Congolese and South-Sudanese refugees living in settlements in the districts of Kamwenge, Adjumani, Moyo, Kyangwali and Lamwo respectively.

Job Title

Wash Technician job at Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Uganda

Job Description

Job Title:   Wash Technician (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: LWF World Service (LWF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: WASH Officer


Under the guidance of the WASH officer, the Wash Technician is responsible for Operation and maintenance of water supply systems, hand pumps functionality, monitoring water quality, supervising pump operators including listening to their needs, conducting preventive maintenance and report any water related challenges to WASH officer.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Supervision of WASH related constructions (motorization, water storage reservoir tank, borehole drilling and rehabilitation pump testing).

  • Conduct regular field monitoring and assessments for all water pump stations, hand pumps and tap stand and report timely to the supervisor.

  • Dismantle and re-Install water supply system components such as pumps, motors, inverters, chlorinators, and solar panels, cables when needs arises.

  • Timely and effectively respond to water system break downs to ensure reliability of water supply to the communities served.

  • Keep track of basic water supply stock levels (fittings and accessories) items of request, usage and reporting against them.

  • Ensure safety and cleanliness of pump stations and reservoirs with its premises on a routine basis.

  • Ensure Water supply related databases are update routinely

  • Mentor or coach pump operators in water system operation and maintenance guidelines

  • Engage with the local leaders and water users to ensure ownership of their tap stands and handpumps as well institutions.

  • Represent LWF during WASH settlement coordination meetings and any other stakeholder engagements as you be required.

  • Provide periodic quality reports regarding water supply and the sector.

  • Ensure Chlorination of all water supplied and routinely monitor the FRC as well provide reports.

  • Regular monitoring of the water systems functionality.

  • Ensure and adhere to pump station generators fuel request, documentation and monitoring usage as required.

  • Undertake any other related tasks, or other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications:

  • BSc, Engineering, preferable to be Civil and/or Water Engineering or higher university/postgraduate

  • Other certificates related to public health and/or communication and training will be an asset.

  • Experience of 2-3 years in field of civil construction and water infrastructure engineering, at least 1-2 years in WASH sector.

  • Working ability with tight deadlines and in a fast growing/changing program environment.

  • Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability

  • Computer literate, knowledge and experience of working on Auto CAD, EPANET, Google Earth Pro, Ms. Excel, word, Power point.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Strong knowledge and skills as well as practical experience of using civil engineering tools such Surveying

  • Basic skills in Electro-mechanic that helps you in managing water supply systems.


Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

  • Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills

  • Ability to inspire and build capacity of national staff

  • Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills

  • Excellent English Language (both written and spoken)

  • Information Technology (MS Office, Internet)

  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

  • Good team worker with good communication skills

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below.


Deadline: 11th December 2024

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