Job Title: Officer Engineering – Warehouse (Fresher Jobs)
Organization: Evidence Action
Duty Station: Iganga, Uganda
About US:
Evidence Action scales proven development solutions to benefit millions of people around the world. We fill the gap between knowing ‘what works’ and having impact at scale. We implement cost-effective interventions whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence.
Job Summary: The Officer Engineering – Warehouse 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 Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the chlorine dispenser and ILC devices assembly in the workshop within the set quality standards;
- Workshop and material inventory and maintaining appropriate security during Chlorine assembly and after;
- Operating and maintenance of equipment like Drilling Machines, compressors, generator, cutting machines etc.
- Receiving and Dispensers and ILC parts.
- Dispatch of maintenance parts and assembled dispensers to the program team.
- General support to engineering team by raising engineering technical defects on the hardware parts that needs to be attended to;
- Monitoring hardware components failure/defects during assembly and informing the Associate, engineering.
- To support on new researches and innovation by carrying out bench trials at the workshop/laboratory level
- Support the associate manager in roll out of pilot of new innovation.
- Support the associate manager in generating new sketches and designs.
- Support the associate manager on the field inspections of the materials and installations.
- Support the associate manager in program teams training.
- Operating ILC and dispenser tools and equipment.
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in manufacturing industry, plastics production etc
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Motor cycle/motor vehicle riding skills with a valid driving license.
- One to two years of experience working with WASH programs or water related industries communities or social enterprises/NGOs
- Language: – Proficiency in speaking the local language/dialect used in target areas is a definite advantage. Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
Competencies and Attributes
- High level of integrity and stewardship
- Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
- Passion to work in a rural community setting and willingness to use a motorcycle in the field (riding or being ridden)
- Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field-based assignments in other regions.
- Self-driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Good communication skills and mobilization skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
- Basic leadership skills in managing people, working with communities and teams
- Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
- Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
- Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast-paced work environment
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should follow the link below to apply for this position
Deadline: 3rd March 2023
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