Senior Technical Expert in Zimbabwe
Senior Technical Expert: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Deadline: 24 January 2017
The position is a full time post on a Fixed Term Contract for the duration: 1 February 2017 to 31 December 2017
Summary
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ) is a federal enterprise to support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. The GIZ Urban Water & Sanitation Project supports four towns (Gweru, Kadoma, Kariba & Chinhoyi) in improving water and sanitation services. One component of the project aims at the stabilisation of water supply in Kariba, Chinhoyi, Gweru and Kadoma. This should be achieved through an increase of both pumping and water storage capacities. Moreover necessary repairs of leaking water mains which supply water to high density areas populated by the poor and vulnerable groups needs to be conducted. This particular work stream will come to an end in December 2017.
Key tasks
The Senior Technical Advisor will support the following activities: Across the four partner local authorities, Gweru, Kadoma, Kariba and in Chinhoyi, the Senior Technical Advisor shall develop, organize and conduct on-the job trainings for: pipe repair works, in order to respond to and reduce water losses in the reticulation networks; making more water available for storage, supply and revenue; pressure monitoring, in order to reduce high pressure especially during night hours when there is low water consumption; but also to control a minimum pressure needed for equalizing distribution; leak detection, in order to prepare LA’s WLR-teams to use specific tools, to enable them to produce programs and to prepare reports; valve and bulk meter installations, in order to be able to control and steer the flow in the reticulation networks (and finish priority DMA’s); giving priority to main pumping lines to storage tanks; data collection, registration, analysis and reporting, in order to produce printed GIS-information for monthly management meetings.
The Senior Technical Advisor should ensure utilisation of adequate training methods to equip the target group with skills and knowledge to conduct repair tasks without any external assistance. It is also important that the Senior Technical Expert is able to explain to the target group the “big picture”, i.e. how they contribute to service delivery of the local authority which they represent and serve. The senior expert is expected to be able to stimulate and encourage professional work-ethics.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
University Degree in Civil Engineering (BA/MA); Registered as Engineer with Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE) at the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ); A minimum of 15 years of professional experience; Out of which at least 5 years were obtained by managing plumbing contracts and procurements; Working experience with any of our 4 partner authorities a distinct advantage; Detailed knowledge of water supply systems, sectored district metered areas and water distribution efficiency, including pressure management; Detailed knowledge of mobile metering equipment for training purposes, including relevant ICT and GIS components such as ultrasonic flowmeters, pressure data loggers, leak detection correlators & acoustic leak detection, bulk meter data logging.
Other knowledge, additional competences
Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team in a German organisation
Duration of contract: 1 February 2017- 31 December 2017
To apply
Those who meet the above requirements should send an application letter and a detailed CV in tabular form to:
GIZ Office Harare
1 Orange Grove Drive, Highlands, Harare
Attention: Ms S Ndhlovu
Finance and HR Officer
Phone: 04-496723/4
Fax: 04-495628
Email: saziso.ndhlovu@giz.de
GIZ is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. Only candidates meeting the requirements should apply.
NB Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted