LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM, UNFPA, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith-based agencies and their back donors.

For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService

The LWF Uganda Program is looking for qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position; 

Job Title:                     WASH Technician

Reports To:                 WASH Officer

Starting date:               ASAP

Deadline:                     Dec 11, 2024

Job Summary:  Under the guidance of the WASH officer, the Water Technician is responsible for Operation and maintenance of water supply systems, hand pumps functionality, monitoring water quality, supervising pump operators including listening to their needs, conducting preventive maintenance and report any water related challenges to WASH officer.

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Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervision of WASH related constructions (motorization, water storage reservoir tank, borehole drilling and rehabilitation pump testing).

Conduct regular field monitoring and assessments for all water pump stations, hand pumps and tap stand and report timely to the supervisor.

Dismantle and re-Install water supply system components such as pumps, motors, inverters, chlorinators, and solar panels, cables when needs arises.

Timely and effectively respond to water system break downs to ensure reliability of water supply to the communities served.

Keep track of basic water supply stock levels (fittings and accessories) items of request, usage and reporting against them.

Ensure safety and cleanliness of pump stations and reservoirs with its premises on a routine basis.

Ensure Water supply related databases are update routinely

Mentor or coach pump operators in water system operation and maintenance guidelines

Engage with the local leaders and water users to ensure ownership of their tap stands and handpumps as well institutions.

Represent LWF during WASH settlement coordination meetings and any other stakeholder engagements as you be required.

Provide periodic quality reports regarding water supply and the sector.

Ensure Chlorination of all water supplied and routinely monitor the FRC as well provide reports.

Regular monitoring of the water systems functionality.

Ensure and adhere to pump station generators fuel request, documentation and monitoring usage as required.

Undertake any other related tasks, or other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education, Qualifications & Experience Required: 

BSc, Engineering, preferable to be Civil and/or Water Engineering or higher university/postgraduate

Other certificates related to public health and/or communication and training will be an asset.

Experience of 2-3 years in field of civil construction and water infrastructure engineering, at least 1-2 years in WASH sector. 

Working ability with tight deadlines and in a fast growing/changing program environment.

Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Computer literate, knowledge and experience of working on Auto CAD, EPANET, Google Earth Pro, Ms. Excel, word, Power point.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong knowledge and skills as well as practical experience of using civil engineering tools such Surveying

Basic skills in Electro-mechanic that helps you in managing water supply systems.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills

Ability to inspire and build capacity of national staff

Good interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation skills

Excellent English Language (both written and spoken)

Information Technology (MS Office, Internet)

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Good team worker with good communication skills

Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently.