CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

PositionWater and Sanitation TechnicianPlace of Performance Mogadishu with frequent travel to assigned Project sites in Sectors including other camps in SomaliaContract DurationStarting Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Field Project Manager and overall guidance of the Chief Engineer, the Water and Sanitation Technician is responsible for the supervision or implementation of a wide range of water and sanitation projects at any assigned location in the mission area in Somalia and for submission of the progress the Project Manager on regular basis.

The incumbent will be based in Mogadishu and travels and stays frequently to assigned project sites as required to supervise or implement the water and sanitations contracts/projects for the construction/maintenance of facilities and act as engineering site representative for the assigned water and sanitation projects/contracts and reports to respective Engineering Project Manager/s.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Water & Sanitation Technician is responsible for the implementation of projects for water and sanitation works on general Water Supply Systems including Water Treatment Plants, Storage and Distribution Systems; Sanitation and Waste Water Disposal Systems including Waste Water Treatment Plants, etc. at assigned project site/location. Duties shall include, but not limited, to the following:

· Perform all tasks at the assigned location related to water supply and sewerage works installations

· Install new water supply and sewerage works

· Maintain existing systems

· Coordinate the water supply and sewerage works installations

· Ensure that the water supply and sewerage works installations meet the safety standards in accordance with international codes and regulations

· Install maintain a service and repair water supply systems water treatment plants, water storage facilities, sewerage networks, waste/sewage treatment plant, pumps, control panels of all plants/pumps and other allied equipment.

· Carry out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all installations and equipment

· Works along with Military units for their treatment plants

· Periodically inspect ongoing projects and report to the Project Manager on progress, timelines and any setbacks or alterations that may occur

· Inspect engineering work carried out by local/international contractors and ensure all stages are completed satisfactorily prior to payment

· Manage the daily task of contractors plumbers and other working in the area of water and sanitation

· Perform surveys and prepare technical reports, drawing and material quantities

· Review; analyze Task Order Proposals on Water & Sanitation works submitted by contractors and report to the Project Manager regarding the accuracy of technical aspect of the proposal.

· Supervise the implementation of Task Orders on water and sanitation works to be executed by local/international contractors in an assigned projects / locations

· Prepare material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions

· Provide lists of spare parts for water supply and sewerage works and control panel as well as necessary tools and equipment well in advance

· Monitor the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory

· Ensure the use of spare parts in the most productive manner

· Liaise with Water and Sanitation Engineer for expert advice on water supply and sewerage works, electrician on electrical matters and other reengineering sub-units as necessary

· Monitor the quantity levels of supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance as well as maintenance of log books, maintenance of records and spare parts consumption records

· Perform other duties in Water and Sanitation field as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational training from a Technical / Trade School with appropriate apprenticeship Diploma

Work Experience

· At least eight (8) years of professional working in water supply and sewerage works, treatment plants and pump installations. Experience with standard techniques and practices for maintenance of various types of treatment plants and pump system required.

Key Competencies

· Professionalism – through knowledge of water supply and sewerage works installations, including water and waste / sewage treatment plants

· Planning and Organization – ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans.

· Technology Awareness– practical knowledge, understanding practical experience in Water and Waste/Sewage Treatment Plants

· Teamwork – good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and subordinates

· Communication – good written and oral skills, including ability to prepare and present concise oral and written engineering reports, briefing, updates and other documentations.

· Languages – fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of second UN language is an advantage.

· Other skills– proven ability to work with computer software such as words, excel, internet, emails, etc.

· Possession of valid Driving License is preferrable

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_645” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.