ABH Partners P.L.C Senior Electromechanical Engineer Jobs in Oromia WERDB Ethiopia
ABH Partners P.L.C Senior Electromechanical Engineer Jobs in Oromia WERDB Ethiopia
Specific TasksThe role of the “Senior Electromechanical Engineer” working under the OWNP is to support and facilitate the effective implementation of the “Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CR-WaSH)” programme in Ethiopia including facilitating and strengthening communications between the different tiers.
As such, under the CR-WaSH program, the role of the senior electromechanical engineer will be to support the Regional PMU in communicating with Woreda WASH Team and Town Water Utilities and providing them with the directions, information, systems and technical skills.
The senior electromechanical engineer will work within the Oromia regional water supply and sanitation program management unit (regional PMU) that is responsible for managing and coordinating the CWA and Government supported CR-WaSH projects at the regional level
On the basis of the roles described above, the specific areas of responsibility of the senior electromechanical engineer include, but are not limited to:
Technical Aspects
Contribute to the overall technical aspects of the CR-WASH projects, including planning, implementation, follow up and monitoring of the contract effectiveness.
Prepare specifications for electromechanical equipment including solar systems, tender evaluation, TOR development, inspection, supervision of installation.
Develop, evaluate, improve and implement electromechanical guidelines, design standards, specifications, manuals and standards to facilitate the study and design of urban and rural Electro-Mechanical water supply system.
Perform electromechanical feasibility study, detail design, design review, simulation work and prepare BoQs for the intervention CR-WaSH projects.
Provide technical support and advice to electromechanical engineers in the intervention regions, zones who are involved in projects study and design; give training, review work, and accordingly take corrective action.
Develop and evaluate complex water supply system models using up-to-date electromechanical engineering software.
Identify complex and challenging electromechanical system in water supply, analyze designs solutions, coordinate and facilitate ongoing projects to be economical, resource-intensive and sustainable.
Conduct regional electromechanical study and design training needs survey for urban and rural water supply systems; based on the needs survey, prepare training manuals, provide ToT, monitor training at all levels and provide support.
Prepare designs, work drawings and bill of quantities for electromechanical works in WASH projects including field work and preparing design reports.
Ensure the consultants’ and contractors’ electromechanical designs are aligned with national and international standards.
Conduct periodic work site inspections to determine adherence to project objectives, works standards and safety practices; review inspection reports and conduct field inspections to rectify the deficiencies identified and recommend areas requiring performance improvements by contractors.
Follow up and supervise the progress of consultants and contractors involved in the electromechanical works to accomplish the projects based on the time schedule and to resolve any ambiguity between them.
Appraise electro-mechanical works’ study, design and supervision formats/templates and notify regional WASH staff and national consultants and contractors.
Assist and build capacity of regional WaSH electro-mechanical experts on WaSH electromechanical engineering fields (in collecting and analyzing, reviewing and approving variety
of electromechanical engineering information), planning specifications, working drawings and bill of quantities.
Program Planning and Management
Support the preparation of regional PMUs annual work plans and budget for the Regional SCRS WaSH project of CWA Phase II programme.
Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports of electromechanical works of CR-WaSH projects.
Promote learning between woredas and between towns by sharing information, progress reports and best practices;
Support integration of water supply and sanitation interventions and coordinate planning across sectors;
Update data on WaSH physical and financial performance, including number of user communities and beneficiaries’ vs planned activities considering integration of sanitation performance.
Track allocated, received, utilized and liquidated budgets on a timely manner.
Sector Support
Guide, capacitate and support technically the RWB experts through related skill transfer and coaching,
Work collaboratively with regional, zonal, woreda and town implementing agencies to ensure they have the necessary skills and trainings to perform their duties;
Follow up and assist the woredas/towns on overall program management starting from ToR and RFP preparation, negotiation and agreement up to end of contract implementation and final acceptance of the project including follow up of payment modality and review of payment certificates etc.;
Produce or update the necessary technical training materials and manuals (e.g. cost-effective designs, operation and maintenance, etc.) and program management training materials and manuals (e.g. procurement process, contract management, etc.) for use by implementing agencies,
Provide technical backup support and training to WWT/Town Water Boards/Utilities (urban) during the early phase of project support (up to the first phase of construction);
Assist the region, zones, woredas and towns to identify their program and management gaps and provide/facilitate technical assistance they require.
Job Requirements
M.Sc. or above in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with 8 years and above of professional experience, or
B.Sc. in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with 10 and above years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the WASH sector,
Strong experience in the study, design construction, assessment, analysis, and development of electromechanical manuals and strategies for the sub-sector.
Experience with quality assurance and site monitoring for electromechanical works, including review of change orders, an inspection of works, and reporting discrepancies,
Professional fluency (writing and oral) in English,
Strong communication skills and flexibility working with various stakeholders,
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
How to Apply
Qualified applicants can submit their application letter along with an updated CV with three professional references, copies of education credentials, and work experience via email to jobs@abhpartners.com by stating the position and region you are applying for on the subject email. The application may also be submitted in person to our office located on Bole Road, behind DH Geda Tower Addis Ababa from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday Up to 12:30.
Qualified candidates who fulfill the criteria will be hired only following the approval and endorsement by UNICEF.
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