Borehole Technician at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Borehole Technician

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports to: The WaSH Coordinator.

Generic Responsibilities
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated wash project portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
• Promote and share ideas for technical improvement
• Supervised construction of boreholes and carry out repair and maintenance of any breakdown boreholes as soon as possible.
• Receive instruction from WASH coordinator on every borehole sites that needs rehabilitation
• Work to assist WASH team in borehole site selection, water committee training and any other duties he may be require carrying out by WASH coordinator.

Specific Responsibilities
The Borehole Technician is expected to achieve the following during this contract period:

• Assist to identify existing water point to upgrade or repair with supervision from NRC and in collaboration with others stakeholders recommended by NRC
• Prepare Bill of Quantity for any borehole that needs repair after technical assessment of the situation has been carried out
• Supervise the contractor in the borehole construction and give technical guide where applicable during the work load period
• Assist in setting up and training of water committee
• Monitor water quality when ask to
• Prepare progress report and activity report

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE or Diploma in any related courses
• Minimum of 5 years experience in borehole technical repair especially hand pump
• Have a good experience of technical component of India mark and Afridev hand pump is highly desire.
• Have the capacity to couple and decouple any India Mark or Afridev hand pump borehole
• Recommendation from the community or previous work place
• Cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of the North East and indigenes of the North East are a priority
• Fluency in English and Hausa language are mandatory. A fair Knowledge of Kanuri is an added advantage. Knowledge of other local languages such as Bura, Gwoza, Margi, Chibok are an added advantage
• Female candidates will be given priority - NRC aims to reach 75% female.

Personal Qualification:

• Relevant experience in WaSH and knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel Powerpoint).
• Excellent inter personal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Organised and a good planner and possess significant understanding of complex emergencies
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We Offer

• Commencement: ASAP
• Contract period: 6 Months with possibility of extension
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application letter and updated CV's to:  ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (Borehole Technician - Maiduguri) must be clearly indicated as the subject of the email.
Or
Applicants can also submit hard copies of their CV's and Applications in an envelope at the NRC Office in Maiduguri with the title of the position clearly written on the envelope at:
Plot 2/10 Tangale Street,
Off Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
 
Note

• Any application received after the deadline will not be considered
• To apply at NRC is FREE!!
• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favour for submission of application or employment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.