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Plant Electrician
at Norwegian Refugee Council in Daadab
Plant Electrician 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.
PLANT ELECTRICIAN
The Plant electrician will be responsible for maintenance of submersible pumps, booster pumps and other associated electrical equipments. Together with plant mechanics he will ensure that all such equipments are serviced per schedule and repaired in the event of any break down.
What we are looking for:
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or plant electrician grade one from a recognized and accredited post secondary technical institution.
- A minimum of four years proven experience in undertaking installation and maintenance of diesel run gensets, submersible and booster pumps, some of which should be in an emergency setting. Proficiency in MS Office software.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
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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