Welding and Fabrication Adviser

Mtwara with occasional travelling to Lindi, Tanzania for 4 months V E T A (Tanzania)

About VSO

VSO is the world's leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The deal person for this position will work collaboratively with Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) teacher within welding and fabrication workshop by providing advice, coaching and where possible support other workshops in welding and fabrication related operations. He/she will provide inputs to VETA management and VSO on the best way to improve the workshop up to the standards desired/required by gas industry.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Professional qualifications and experience: Essential  University degree in Welding and fabrication Engineering or Diploma in Vocational training or QTS certification with particular experience in Electrification, plant maintenance and installation  Have at least three years in maintenance department of a factory or an establishment such as a hospital, public utility company or office building.  Have at least two years experience in the practical vocational training  Experience in management information systems Desirable:  Good organizational and interpersonal skills  Experience of working in a developing country.  Experience in working with poor communities and community institution

Preference is given to those who have background experience in industrial operations or vocational training experience

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

30 Jun 2014

Interview/Assessment date(s)

To be confirmed later

Start date

October 2014

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