Department: Program
Position: Water Technician
Contract duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Alale (North Pokot District)
Starting Date: January 2009
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization created in 1993.
Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles.
ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future.
The programs implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America/Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises.
Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.
II. Background to the Position
ACTED is currently implementing pilot cross-border drought management interventions spanning both Nakapiripirit district (Karamoja, Uganda) and North Pokot district (Kenya).
These projects include the rehabilitation of communal water facilities (boreholes, dams/pans, springs), the establishment of community-based veterinary services and Pastoralist Field Schools (PFS) to improve animal resistance to drought, as well as the creation of a Drought Early Warning System.
ACTED believes that these activities will build upon and strengthen communities’ preparedness and capacity to manage drought spells. In addition, they represent an opportunity to mainstream conflict.
III. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Water and Sanitation Engineer, the Water Technician will be responsible for:
Position: Water Technician
Contract duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Alale (North Pokot District)
Starting Date: January 2009
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-governmental organization created in 1993.
Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED respects a strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to non-discrimination and transparency principles.
ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations worldwide and to accompany them in the construction of a better future.
The programs implemented by ACTED in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America/Caribbean, aim at addressing the needs of the populations affected by wars, natural catastrophes and/or economical and social crises.
Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.
II. Background to the Position
ACTED is currently implementing pilot cross-border drought management interventions spanning both Nakapiripirit district (Karamoja, Uganda) and North Pokot district (Kenya).
These projects include the rehabilitation of communal water facilities (boreholes, dams/pans, springs), the establishment of community-based veterinary services and Pastoralist Field Schools (PFS) to improve animal resistance to drought, as well as the creation of a Drought Early Warning System.
ACTED believes that these activities will build upon and strengthen communities’ preparedness and capacity to manage drought spells. In addition, they represent an opportunity to mainstream conflict.
III. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Water and Sanitation Engineer, the Water Technician will be responsible for:
- Supervising rehabilitation of dams/pans and construction of sand dams and rock catchments.
- Ensuring materials delivered to sites are kept in safe custody and properly utilized
- Ensuring the safety of skilled and unskilled labour during construction phase
- Supervising the pump mechanic during repairs and installation of pumps
- Keeping proper records of rehabilitated and constructed works
- Preparation of bill of quantities and simple designs of water facilities
- Reporting to the Engineer on weekly basis on progress of works
- Pumping tests for the developed wells and recommending appropriate pumps to be installed
- Community mobilization during implementation of project
- Ensuring that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during construction and post construction phase.
IV. Qualifications Required
- Diploma in water supply/Engineering, Certificate in participatory methodologies.
- At least 2 years work experience in the water and sanitation sector in rural areas of Uganda or Kenya;
- Work experience with pastoralist communities;
- Knowledge of participatory approaches, especially PHAST;
- Excellent communication skills
- Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently in the field;
- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
- Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
- Fluency in Pokot a must
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV, copies of academic documents, cover letter and telephone numbers of professional referees to judith.wafoyo @ acted.org or hand deliver to the address below address Area Office along Kapenguria Road off White House Junction.
The size of the e-mail must not exceed 2MB.
Application deadline is 30/12/2009.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
ACTED Uganda/Kenya,
Area Finance Administration officer,
P.O box 585
Kapenguria
