Electro Mechanical Technician - Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

Duty

Station: Mbale, Uganda

Reports

to: Branch Manager

The Ministry of Water and Environment

(MWE) through the Directorate of Water Development DWD) established Umbrella

Organisations (UOs) as de-concentrated units to support the Operation and

Maintenance (O&M) of the water and sanitation facilities in small towns and

rural growth centres geared towards improving their Functionality and

Sustainability. The UOs which are funded by both Government of Uganda (GoU) and

the Development Partners (DPs) are de-concentrated in six regions namely;

South- Western-Kabale, Central-Wakiso, Mid-Western- Kyenjojo, Northern-Lira,

Eastern-Mbale and Karamoja-Moroto covering the entire Country.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Responsible

for the inspection of electro-mechanical equipment on the water system i.e.

pumps, motors, generators etc

·        
Fixing

faults on the installations and liaising with Umeme and other power supply

utilities to ensure payments for energy by the schemes is complied with and the

billing is accurate.

·        
Compile

list of equipment in each scheme and provide adequate support to the schemes in

servicing the equipment.

·        
Prepare

and submit adequate reports about the equipment for decision taking.

·        
In

charge of monitoring the performance of the installations and report defects as

and when they arise.

·        
Propose

appropriate repair mechanisms and replacements for parts worn out or broken.

·        
Perform

any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience: 

·        
The

applicant should preferably hold a Diploma, Degree in Electrical or Mechanical

engineering;

·        
At

least three years’ experience in water installations pumps and motors.

All candidates are encouraged to send

their applications accompanied with recent CVs detailing work experience,

present position, current remuneration, professional and educational

qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and

email) of three (3) referees.

Ministry of Water and Environment,

Attn: Head Human Resource Management.

NB: Preference will be given

to candidates who are residents of Moroto and Mbale districts currently.

Deadline:

Monday, 25th January, 2016 by 5.00 pm