Mechanic(American Refugee Committee-ARC)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title: Mechanic
Organisation: The American Refugee Committee (ARC)
Job Location:  Nakivale, Uganda
Deadline:24th January, 2014
Funding Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

About ARC:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of beneficiaries around the world. The ARC seeks to promote peaceful and safe communities where men and women have equal rights and communities can access locally owned, high-quality services. ARC is an equal opportunity employer and is currently looking for competent persons to fill the positions above in Nakivale Refugee Settlement with UNHCR Funding.

Job Summary: 
The Mechanic will work in tandem with the sector staff to ensure efficient and timely maintenance and repair of equipment at the water plants to ensure constant supply of safe water in the settlement

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Ensure that all equipment at water plants is in good working condition at all times.
•     Conduct routine service of generators, pumps and control panels at the water plants.
•     Timely and quality repair of electrical installations, generators and pumps when the need arises.
•     Works recording (job cards and reporting system)
•     Train and mentor systems operators on systems operation and preventive maintenance measures.
•     Set up an early alert system at water plants to prevent major breakdown of equipment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The Mechanic should possess a good diploma/Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
•     A minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance and repair of generators, electrical control panels and pumps.
•     Language fluency in Kiswahili

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an application letter together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of three referees to:
The Human Resources Manager, 
American Refugee Committee International, 
Plot 4920, Block 244, Muyenga, Kampala
  P.O. Box 7868, Kampala, Uganda 
Email:  jobs@arc.co.ug
NOTE: Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.