Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Position Description
The Officer position is primarily a workshop/warehouse-based position which plays an important role in the expansion of Chlorine Dispenser and In-Line chlorination programs in delivering safe water and hygiene knowledge in the targeted communities. The officer position is based at the workshop (Nakalama-Iganga) and reports to the Associate Engineering.

Key Responsibilities
1. Responsible for the chlorine dispenser and ILC devices assembly in the workshop within the set quality standards;
2. Workshop and material inventory and maintaining appropriate security during Chlorine assembly and after;
3. Operating and maintenance of equipment like Drilling Machines, compressors, generator, cutting machines etc.
4. Receiving and Dispensers and ILC parts.
5. Dispatch of maintenance parts and assembled dispensers to the program team.
6. General support to engineering team by raising engineering technical defects on the hardware parts that needs to be attended to;
7. Monitoring hardware components failure/defects during assembly and informing the Associate, engineering.
8. To support on new researches and innovation by carrying out bench trials at the workshop/laboratory level
9. Support the associate manager in roll out of pilot of new innovation.
10. Support the associate manager in generating new sketches and designs.
11. Support the associate manager on the field inspections of the materials and installations.
12. Support the associate manager in program teams training.
13. Operating ILC and dispenser tools and equipment.

Required Competencies and Attributes
1. High level of integrity and stewardship
2. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
3. Passion to work in a rural community setting and willingness to use a motorcycle in the field (riding or being ridden)
4. Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field-based assignments in other regions.
5. Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
6. Good communication skills and mobilization skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
7. Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities and teams
8. Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
9. Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
10. Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment

Requirements
1. Experience in manufacturing industry, plastics production etc
2. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics.
3. Language: - Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage
4. Motor cycle/motor vehicle riding skills with a valid driving license.
5. 1-2 years’ experience working with WASH programs or water related industries communities or social enterprises/NGOs
6. Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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