fws has already filled this ripper of a role for 2010...but if it sounds like your dream job, get in touch with us and we'll keep you in mind for 2011!
Please note: this role may change over time to reflect the needs of the program (we're constantly evolving and developing!)
position title
Kesho Leo Infrastructure Manager
team
Kesho Krew and Infrastructure Team
position purpose
This exciting role has two main components:
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To work with Tanzanian staff to ensure general building maintenance, maintenance of vehicles and small motors and maintenance of all infrastructure systems on the Kesho Leo site and on the Kesho Leo volunteer lillage.
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Help provide support and guidance to the Tanzanian Assistant Manager to develop his skills in staff management, project management and leadership and to manage the training of relevant local staff.
The position will have responsibility and reporting to
fws Australia on a regular basis.
responsibilities
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To meet daily with Kesho Leo assistant manager to assist in any leadership or staff management issues.
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To lead and model training initiatives (with the assistant manager) with staff in all areas of maintenance.
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To maintain gates, security fences an alarm systems of all
fws properties (liaise with local installers).
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To maintain the building structures on all
fws properties. This will require basic carpentry, welding, concreting and plumbing skills.
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To maintain all roof and guttering systems and tanks.
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To maintain solar energy systems and electrical safety (liaise with local installers).
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To maintain Kesho Leo vehicles and actively pursue the conversion of vehicles to bio-diesel.
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To service and securely store all electrical and hand tools.
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To maintain and account for other building materials and general equipment kept in the Kesho Leo storage (shipping container) and in the storeroom at the volunteer village.
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Ensure materials and resources are used in a conservative manner with waste minimisation and re-use in mind.
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Model best practice to Tanzanian staff to ensure the development of preventative maintenance, problem solving and re-use where applicable.
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Promote current health and safety practices especially in regard to fire safety.
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Liaise with local fundis (skilled workers such as electricians, carpenters, steel workers) and maintain already established relationships with the Kesho Leo community. E.g. original building crew all live locally and are to be priority for employment as it arises.
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Maintain positive relationships already established with hardware stores, timber yards, furniture builders and other businesses in Arusha town.
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Provide a fortnightly report on systems maintained or systems in need of maintenance to
fws architect.
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Meet financial reporting requirements as directed, but specifically from the
fws Funding Manager, the
fws Program Manager and the
fws Treasurer, working with the
fws Finance Manager locally.
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Develop building or small project initiatives as they arise and present as a potential ‘program’ to infrastructure manager.
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Be conscious of security requirements in a developing environment and maintain established security routines at Kesho Leo and the volunteer village.
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Provide good news articles (e.g. newly acquired skills acquired by staff), updates to the
gimme shelter Editor to use in the monthly
fws newsletter and maintain/participate in the
fws team blog site.
key performance indicators
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Success in maintaining and managing the water systems and plumbing by all staff at Kesho Leo.
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Success in maintaining and managing bio gas systems kitchen gas outlets by the Kesho Leo grounds staff.
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Success in maintaining and managing solar power systems and electrical systems.
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Successful promotion within the community of preventative maintenance of all systems and buildings.
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Safe use of all tools and electrical equipment by all Tanzanian staff.
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Regular planned updates to Australian management regarding the maintenance of Kesho Leo and the volunteer village.
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Positive feedback from the local community regarding their ability to fix and maintain the Kesho Leo tools and systems.
liaise with
report to
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fws Infrastructure Manager Australia
time
Full time
term
13-month posting with a one-month handover required
location
Arusha region, Tanzania, East Africa
pre-package
skills & requirements
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Experience is a variety of infrastructure areas
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Knowledge of small motors and mechanics
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Knowledge and experience in solar energy systems
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Basic plumbing
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Basic carpentry (including the repair of fiberglass)
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Knowledge of working with mains electricity safely
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Engineering knowledge an advantage
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Experience working in a developing country an advantage
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Innovation in preventative maintenance
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Team player
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International Drivers License and willingness to drive a 4WD vehicle. Truck license an advantage.
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Current First Aid Certificate
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Computer efficiency in the Internet, Microsoft Word
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A willingness to seek fluency in Swahili
Enquiries
Email osvolunteer@foodwatershelter.org.au