Water Mobile Unit Technician

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures. Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH. Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

About the position
Job title: Water Mobile Unit Technician
Post location: Gaza Strip, office in Deir Al-Balah
Starting date: ASAP
Contract duration: 2 months renewable according to funding

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program coordinator, you will have to Implement domestic water supply activities in the assigned area including connection of electricity and plumbery, running of generator, and water distribution, Ensure that beneficiaries have domestic water in accordance to Solidarités International (SI) standards, and Maintain the equipment, ensure safe storage, regular maintenance, and repairs.

Job Description:
Set-up and operations

• Participate in data collection, needs assessment and program monitoring at field level
• Implement day-to-day domestic water supply activities according to program work plan and methodology validated by the management and report quickly to the line manager in case of problem or change.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of the mobile energy unit.
• Operate the mobile energy unit to ensure domestic water supply in the targeted area according work plan.
• Maintain the domestic water distribution network when any, including water tanks, pipes, taps and water points.
• Inspect service and repair components of the water network including water intakes, pipes, tap stands, water storage vessels.
• Prepare work orders for servicing and repairs and advice for major repairs.
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules.
• Explain to the beneficiaries the water supply related activities
• Report on a regular basis to the line manager about activity implementation and the difficulties faced in the field
• Be sensible to any information concerning the security in the area, report it as well as any incident to the Line Manager
• Respect Solidarités International (SI) humanitarian principles and working procedures, including administrative and logistics procedures

Reporting / communication / representation

• Report back to the Line Manager before, during and after any Water Supply related activities and any additional information related to WASH activities, and security context or any event that may affect Solidarités International activities and security.
• Report every day to the Line Manager regarding progress on Water Supply activities.
• Coordinate with program team.
• Participate to Program Meeting and Base Regular Meeting.
• Have and promote a good behaviour on the field as Solidarites International employee. Ensure personal flexibility (emergency phase), involvement and respect.

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Studies: Professional diploma in plumbery or equivalent
Experience: 2 years’ experience in technical field and experience in similar position is an asset, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
Languages: Fluent in Arabic, English is an asset
Skills:

• Knowledge in electricity, mechanic, plumbery fields
• Knowledge and experience in plumbery items, construction, maintenance and repairs of small pipelines and networks
• Knowledge and experience in generator maintenance, use and repair
• Understanding of community-based and gender-sensitive approaches
• Willingness to work in the field and take part of the technical/practical work (plumbery, electricity etc)
• Very good communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
• Teamwork spirit and ability to work effectively under pressure

This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV and a cover letter, preferably in English, before 6th November 24, through Jobs.ps or to the mail address [email protected]. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your e-mail. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.