WASH Officer Electromechanical Ethiopia Dollo Ado

Engineering

Overview

Lead installation and maintenance of electromechanical systems in WASH context.

You have:

• Diploma/Degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years experience with a diploma or 4+ years experience with a degree in maintaining electromechanical equipment.
• Proven field experience in refugee camps, rural development, or emergency contexts.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for fuel/performance tracking.
• Fluency in English (written/spoken).
• Ability to manage resources and achieve results.
• Ability to handle insecure environments.
• Ability to communicate with impact and respect.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Ability to plan and deliver results.

Qualifications

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. Behavorial 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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.

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• External: UNHCR, RRS, local authorities, community leaders, NGOs/INGOs.
• Internal: WASH Team Leader, Water Quality/Hygiene Promotion Officers, Support Departments (Logistics, Finance), other CC teams.

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