Water Technician Assistant for CDSC project

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. Girls are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and enable them to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The position holder will provide technical and operational support to ensure the efficient installation, maintenance, and operation of water supply systems in host communities and refugee camps of the Gambella region. This role contributes to safe, reliable, and sustainable access to clean water in the community and supports broader WASH objectives.

The Water Technician Assistant will support the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of water supply systems within the refugee camp to ensure that displaced populations and host communities have safe, reliable, and sustainable access to clean water. The role is crucial in a humanitarian setting, where the timely repair of systems and active engagement with the community directly affect health, dignity, and protection outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or TVET Level 10+2, 10+3, or 10+4 in Water Supply, Water Engineering, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Electro-mechanics, Auto-electricity, or other relevant technical streams.
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in water supply, plumbing, or WASH projects, preferably in refugee camps or humanitarian settings.
• Experience with water system operations, including solar-powered systems and motorized pumps, is an added advantage.

Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

1. Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.
2. Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
3. Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.

Job Details

Location: Gambella Program Area

Type of Role: Fixed term, Full time contract

Reports to: WASH Officer

Grade: B2

Closing Date: 03 October 2025

Skills Required:

• Automotive
• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Hydraulics / Water / Engineering
• Maintenance / Skilled / Labor
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering