Role and responsibilities
The WASH Officer leads the installation, operation, and preventive maintenance of all critical electrical and mechanical systems (including generators, pumps, pipelines, control panels/solar equipment) within the camp. This role is responsible for ensuring and managing a critical spare parts inventory. The officer trains operators, plumbers, and technicians in safe procedures and emergency response. Key duties also include producing detailed weekly/monthly progress.
Generic responsibilities
Below are the general responsibilities of the position:
- Conduct troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs of all electromechanical systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Train and mentor staff (operators, technicians, plumbers) in safe operations, maintenance protocols, and emergency response. Develop manuals/checklists.
- Maintain critical spare parts inventory; procure tools/equipment by preparing technical specifications and bill of quantities.
- Track/optimize fuel consumption and generator runtime and audit equipment performance (uptime, failure rates);
- prepare weekly/monthly reports on maintenance, installations, and system compliance.
Specific responsibilities
- Plan and oversee the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems in WASH infrastructure to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
- Lead troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of generators, surface/submersible pumps, main pressure line and distribution networks, electrical components like control panels, solar systems (Invertors and control boards)
- Implement rigorous maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Maintain critical spare parts inventory for rapid response to breakdowns.
- Serve as primary technical focal point for all electromechanical systems across all sites.
- Train and mentor water system operators, plumbers, and assistant technicians in: safe equipment operation, preventive maintenance protocols, and emergency troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate documentation of electromechanical equipment, including system specifications, performance reports, and maintenance logs.
- Develop customized operation manuals and maintenance checklists.
- Track fuel consumption and generator runtime; optimize usage to reduce costs.
- Ensure timely procurement of essential tools, spare parts, and equipment by preparing bill of quantities and technical specifications (including part numbers, quantities).
- Audit equipment performance weekly; produce reports on uptime, failure rates.
- Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports on maintenance, installations, and system performance.
- Ensure all work complies with NRC safety standards and codes.
About You
Competencies
1. Professional competencies:
- Diploma/Degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- 6+ years (Diploma) or 4+ years (Degree) experience in maintaining electromechanical equipment: solar systems, pumps and generators
- Proven field experience in refugee camps, rural development, or emergency contexts.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (fuel/performance tracking) and technical report writing.
- Fluency in English (written/spoken).
2. Behavioral competencies
The following NRC’s competencies are essential for this position:
- Managing resources and achieving results
- Handling insecure environments
- Communicating with impact and respect
- Working with people
- Coping with change
- Planning and delivering results.
Requirement Skill
Action planning
Analytical skills
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