Handyman

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) invites all qualified candidates to apply for the following position. SCA actively promotes and encourages Women and People with Disabilities to apply

Title of Position:

Handyman

Job Number:

HRM/GRMO 18/2018

Duty Station:

Ghazni Regional Management Office

Number of Positions:

One (Male)

Status:

The positions is Open-Ended

Remuneration:

Salaries and benefits are according to internal SCA salary scale

Non-monetary Benefits for Females:

Safe travel facilities and companion to field trips, trainings and capacity building

Announcement Date:

29th November 2018

Closing Date:

16th December, 2018

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development programmes concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is around 5,500. During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.

Scope of work:

The handyman repairs the interior and exterior buildings of the RMO. Service and maintenance of equipment such as generators and water pumps are also part of daily duties.  A resourceful and all round skilled person is preferred, but due to the multitude of task the Handyman may also temporarily supervise external hired skilled labor

Qualifications & Requirements:

• At least graduate of 12th grade.  Graduates from technical school/college, basic training as electrician, painter, masonry, plumbing, carpentry works etc., are preferred
• Fluent in Dari, Pashto, written and spoken, English and driving vehicle is an advantage
• Honest, active and well mannered
• To have experience in repairing and servicing, machinery, buildings and electric wirings.
• Being an Afghan citizen

Main Responsibilities:

• Act according to the policy and regulations of SCA
• Promote an attitude of team spirit
• Develop good co-operation with SCA units
• Do related job as delegated by the Administration Manager
• To fix all the electrical, plumbing, and masonry problems of the SCA premises
• To solve the carpentry and painting problems of the premises and equipment of the SCA related offices
• To keep all the electrical equipment of the SCA in good running condition
• To change the oil and filters of the generators and to oil the fans, water pumps and other equipment when needed
• To turn on and off the office generators when needed and keep record of expenses of fuel and maintenance of generators.
• To keep a proper record of the material purchased and used and also the nonfunctional equipment or the ones with the outsider workshops for repair
• To try his best to repair all office related equipment in the office if not possible in the office then in the bazaar
• To report to the Administration manager and demand any repair or spare parts required for the machinery
• To calculate the bills for repair of equipment by outsider workshop and to keep record of petty cash received from finance.
• To cooperate and assist with all units/staff for the proper usage of all premises and equipment at the RMO
• To do any other duties assigned by the Administration Manager

Application Procedures:

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum four pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
• To apply online please send your application / CV to vacancies.sermo@sca.org.af
• Candidates may also submit applications by letter (hard copy) directly to the SCA HRM Unit in either Kabul, Ghazni, Kunduz, Wardak, Taloqan, Mazar-e-Sharif, Laghman or Jalalabad;
• Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

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