Position:                                   Plumber (Water Technician)

Reports to:                               WASH Manager

Duty station:                             2 position /Aysaita (01) and Berehale (01)/

Role and responsibilities

The primary duties of the role are to install new plumbing systems, conduct inspection and operate maintenance of existing systems, and repair and fix plumbing appliances and fixtures. It must be able to read blueprints and understand building codes to accurately install fixtures and piping. Plumbers often work on water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances and fixtures to ensure it is operating correctly and efficiently. Identify gaps & plan for onsite training to build the capacity of the water guards/operators, water system caretakers, and water attendants in the transit center.

Generic responsibilities 

1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
2. Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
6. Help plan and carry out need assessments, baseline studies periodic studies, and feedback findings to the stakeholders.
7. Collect data from the Woreda water utility office, community representative, and WASH committees and relevant and prepare regular reports on activities and WASH conditions for monitoring
8. Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services
9. Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH infrastructure services and facilities.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Serve as a main technical focal point for activities related to troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generators, control systems, etc
  

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  ) of water supply systems at Asayita/Berhale refugee camp

• Inspecting and diagnosing issues with piping systems and plumbing fixtures.
• Ensure that all generator sets, valves, and fittings at Pressure and distribution systems, application of water treatment and quality test chemicals, tap stands, and water storage tanks have enough backup up easily moved parts.
• Installing pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids.
• Prepare detailed specifications including item description of spare parts necessary to fix identified problems on electro-mechanical parts (pumps, generator set, dewatering pumps, water treatment kits, control panels, etc) of water supply schemes
• Repairing or replacing damaged or malfunctioning plumbing equipment.
• Made updates of each electro-mechanical equipment every month for the total operation hours and status of the generators with their existing location.
• Clearing obstructions from sink drains/toilets, Install generators and pumps in the water supply systems.
• Collaborating with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing systems.
• Ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards in all installations and repairs.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and keep the supervisor informed of the maintenance and/or installation of electro-mechanical parts.
• Provide the necessary technical support to Plumber, WMCs, water guard operators, refugee incentive workers, and technicians in the operation and maintenance of their water supply scheme facilities
• Carry out other related tasks as directed by the line manager

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum of 3 years and above experience as a plumber and water technician
• A Diploma and/or certificate from a qualified educational institute with Water Supply installation and networking works (Plumbing and pump installation)
• Strong knowledge and experience in Electromechanical equipment operation and maintenance works, pump installation and networking monitoring, etc.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Report writing skills especially data recording and computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets. Skills in reading and understanding technical drawing software (preferably AutoCAD and Water CAD) and project management software are desirable
• Good knowledge of English (speaking and writing)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Experience in undertaking hygiene promotion in a relief program is essential.
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue
• Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Tigray and Afara is an advantage
• Ability to work independently in a result-oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential. Experience with other computer programs such as EPANET and Microsoft Project would be an advantage.

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect