The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian internationa lNGOs provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.
Job Overview:
With the supervision of the Senior EH Officer, the Plumber will be responsible for the installation of water supply system pipes, fittings and make sure accurate anchorage of the pipelines. The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: Serve as a main technical focal point for activities related to pipe and fittings installed on the water supply systems including pipes at distribution network, reservoirs, generator/pump station, and at tap stands.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist officers to prepare detailed specifications including item description, and quantity of pipes, fittings vital to install the water supply systems
- Assist water technician and EH officer to install pumps and generators.
- Install and ensure accurate operation of valves and fittings at pressure line, distribution systems, tap stands, and water storage tanks.
- Supervise sites for any support and correction for new installations and maintenances as well as support follow-up PIP activities
- Keep records of used/installed pipes, fittings, and other materials and report to the SEHO
- Prepare progress reports and keep update to the supervisor
- Ensure distribution and pressure pipes are accurately laid and covered with soil as per desired and standard depths.
- Ensure that the pipes are anchored on the hard proven ground surface, and gorges with accurate alignment and level.
- Ensure the construction of valve chambers for valves and branches (isolating valves, water meters, and branches at ground level).
- Install pipeline for handwashing facilities connected with nearby water supply distribution systems pipeline, fixing all necessary inlet and outlet fittings of the water storage tanks and hand washing basin at the selected locations for pedal operating Institutional/public handwashing facilities.
- Ensures distribution of pipes, fittings and valves and other devices as per the distribution list, recording and reporting.
- Identify & provide detailed pipes, fittings, and valves required for maintenance of the Institutional/public handwashing facilities and provide the list to the Senior EH Officer, to facilitate timely procurement of the materials.
- Support and facilitate pipeline trench excavation and ensure the quality and the standard of the organization work procedure.
- Keep recordings of pipes and related tools, works, and materials distributions with tracking the proper installation at site level.
- Any additional duty assigned by the supervisor.
Safeguarding Responsibilities: –
- Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office.]
- Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- TEVET Diploma or certificate in plumbing or related field
Education Requirement:
- 2 years of relevant experience by TVET certificate in Plumbing or related field.
- 1 year of relevant working experience by TEVET Diploma in plumbing or related field.
- NGO experience is a plus.
Preferred experience & skills:
- Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
- Good communication and social skills.
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Good experience of computer skills & Microsoft Office.
Language
Skills: Amharic, English and local
language is advantageous.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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