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Master Plumbers
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Master Plumbers at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Dadaab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (With Possibility of Extension)
Duty Station: Hagadera Camp; Dadaab.
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya has been responding to humanitarian crisis in Dadaab Refugee Camp since 2007 focussing mainly on Shelter provision, WASH, Education, Environment and Livelihoods as well as camp management.
The number of Somali civilians fleeing their country has been on the increase amid deteriorating security and drought in Somalia. This has increased pressure on the already overcrowded camps which have not been able to accommodate more refugees since 2008.
MASTER PLUMBERS
Reporting to the WASH Project Assistant , the Master Plumbers will be responsible for quality installation of water reticulation systems, repair of burst, ensuring that all water appurtenances are fixed correctly and in a professional manner and will train and mentor pipeline repair team members. In addition, the Master Plumbers will coordinate the pipeline repair team in responding to leakages and bursts in the entire pipeline system.
What we are looking for:
- Diploma in water technology, Craft Certificate or Government Grade Test One in Plumbing from a recognized and accredited post-secondary technical institution.
- A minimum of four years proven experience installing GS, PPR , PE and uPVC water pipes in Community based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects. Emergency set up experience is highly desirable. Proficiency in MS Office software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- For all above mentioned positions, added advantage would go to those with ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable. Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc) and demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH Programming.
The Successful candidates should be available for deployment by 1st March 2012.
To apply:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no quoting the relevant title to the position you are applying for as the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 8th February 2012, 5pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation
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