The Opportunity

 Plan International Ethiopia seeks to recruit a Water Technician Assistant who will provide technical and operational support to ensure the efficient installation, maintenance, and operation of water supply systems in refugee camps and host communities in the Gambella region.

The role contributes to safe, reliable, and sustainable access to clean water and supports broader WASH objectives. It is critical in humanitarian settings where timely system functionality directly impacts public health, dignity, and protection outcomes for displaced and vulnerable populations.

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

• 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.

• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

• 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.

• 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

About You

• Diploma or Level III/IV (TVET 10+2, 10+3, or 10+4) in Water Supply, Water Engineering, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Electro-mechanics, Auto-electricity, Civil Engineering, or other relevant technical fields.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in WASH, water supply, plumbing, or infrastructure works, preferably in refugee camps, humanitarian, or emergency settings.

• Experience with water system operations, including solar-powered systems and motorized pumps, is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of pipeline installation, water system operations, sanitation facilities, water quality monitoring techniques, and public health principles.

Languages required:

• Fluency in English language is essential

• In addition to Amharic other local Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable

Requirement Skill

Water Supply Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is March 03, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/ETHIOPIA-Water-Technician-Assistant/1368728833/

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that:

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Job Requirements The role requires a Diploma or Level III/IV in Water Supply, Engineering, Hydraulics, Plumbing, Electro‑mechanics, Auto‑electricity, Civil Engineering, or related technical fields. Experience with water system operations, including solar-powered systems and motorized pumps, is an advantage. Fluency in English language is essential, In addition to Amharic other local Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable. How to Apply Submit your application through the provided link before March 3, 2026; only Ethiopian nationals are eligible and female candidates are highly encouraged.