VACANCY AT Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA)

 
SENIOR ENGINEER

Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of Iringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life. In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians who are self motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following position:-

Reports to: Technical Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
i. To assess water and sanitation customers’ needs and prepare conceptual designs, studies, including extension of water and sewerage systems and layout requirements for capital and operation cost projections.
ii. To design treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, distribution and collection systems and confirm designs using modeling techniques.
iii. To prepare engineering reports, drawings and specifications for water and waste water projects. .
iv. To assist in preparation of financial proposals.
v. To participate in public presentations to make the public aware of the water and sewerage works and possible impacts during construction.
vi. To inspect water supply and waste water infrastructure and prepare summary report of findings including cost estimates for repair.
vii. To prepare and update operator and maintenance manual.
viii. To participate in facility starts-ups, operator training process and equipment troubleshooting
ix. To prepare monthly progress reports.
x. To prepare designs, drawings, cost estimates and bills of quantities.
xi. To carry out cross-checks and vetting of technical and financial proposals.
xii. To supervise the design review and construction and insure that designs are in line with National and lnternational Standards.
xiii. To review design reports and examine the reviews and consultants’ recommendations and advise the Technical Manager accordingly.
xiv. To review and approve contracts documents for the supply of goods, works and services.
xv. To conduct periodic work site inspections to determine adherence to project objectives, works standards and safety practices.
xvi. To perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications, Age Limit and Work Experience

i. University Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma majoring in Civil, Mechanical. Environmental, Sanitary or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized higher learning Institution,
ii. The candidate must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania (ERB) as a Professional Engineer in the above mentioned fields.
iii. Not less than four (4) years work experience in a relevant field.
iv. Good interpersonal, communication skills, computer skills and knowledge in application of engineering software;
v. Age between 30 and 45 years.
Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
(i) According to IRUWASA Salary Scale: IWAS 8
(ii) Appointment will be on unspecified period of time.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
Applicants must attach an up-to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal address, e-mail and telephone/mobile numbers. .
Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees.
Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic and professional certificates, Form IV and Form VI National Examination certificates and birth certificates.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post, EMS and DHL not later than 30th November, 2017.

All applications should be addressed to:-
The Managing Director,
Iringa Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. BOX 570,
IRINGA.
NOTE: WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Source Mwananchi 8/11/2017