We are seeking a highly trained and qualified professional to join our Uganda team as a Water Technician, based in our Karamoja Office (Nakapiripiriti District, Namalu town). The Water technician is responsible for Operation and Maintenance of iA’s solar water pumping systems, as well as providing technical support to all in-process and existing water projects.
Further, under the direction of the local Project Manager, the Technician will be responsible for supervising any ongoing construction works by the hired contractors. The Technician will participate in identifying and selecting our project beneficiaries, actively facilitating community mobilization and sensitization, establishing and maintaining regular communication with the communities we serve, implementing project-related activities and providing regular reports and ongoing monitoring of the projects. This position requires frequent travel to the field to identify new projects, to make sure that all the completed water projects are functional.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the on-site work of all iA contractors, including hydrogeological surveys, drilling and pump tests, water quality analysis, and all construction and installation works related to ongoing water projects
- Assess the need for maintenance work on existing water projects, identify faults and malfunctions, and provide sustainable solutions
- Procure and source invoices of all approved system components to ensure organizational transparency and identification of reliable vendors with high quality, cost effective, items
- Ensure that all the completed water projects are fully functional and report any issue which arises among the projects
- Conduct effective community technical training and sensitization to all iA water beneficiaries, including establishing project steering committees
- Maintain regular contact with iA’s engineers based in the Mbale office and in Israel to successfully implement and monitor new solar water technologies and remote monitoring systems
- Establish and manage relationships and communication with local, national, and international stakeholders
- Install and maintain water supply systems including pumps, taps, solar panels and controls units of IA solar water pumping systems
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance and work directly with contractors should larger issues arise
- Ensure that all water supplied to beneficiaries meets quality standards
- Monitor and ensure adequate stock of spare parts is always available and provide lists of periodic requirements
- Participate in technical implementation of all solar system implementation
- With support from the Project Manager or the Electrical Engineers assess needs for maintenance work (post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists
Qualifications
- A passionate an effective self-starter, with a minimum of 4 years of water project maintenance experience, preferably working with international teams
- Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven commitment to serve vulnerable communities
- Professional experience working in the field of community development and exhibit detail orientation and problem-solving skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones and continents, using WhatsApp, Skype, and Zoom at flexible hours
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Advanced certificate in Plumbing or Electrical engineering.
- Extensive experience working with solar water pumping systems.
- Excellent computer and reporting skills.
- Relocation to Namalu, Karamoja
- Class “A” permit for motorcycle riding is MUST.
- Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including weekends.
- Local language of Karamojong is an added advantage.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
As an international organization, our team works in New York, Israel, and Africa, and is constantly on the move. To maintain close contact despite our travel schedules, we regularly use technology solutions, such as WhatsApp and Skype. The ideal candidate thrives in this type of fast-paced environment and is comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones and continents.
More Information
- Job City Karamoja
