The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity
This position aligns with Plan International’s core values and principles and is responsible for the proper operation of the drilling rig, as well as the execution of all drilling activities using appropriate and approved methods. The Assistant Driller-Welder is expected to fulfil the responsibilities outlined below.
- The Assistant Driller-Welder is primarily responsible for checking regularly fuel, oil and lubricants of all engines on the rig and compressor, ensuring the proper setting of the drilling tools and supplies; collect drilling samples at appropriate depth intervals, conducting welding works as needed, and assisting the driller on the overall drilling process for both shallow and deep wells across various PIE intervention regions in Ethiopia.
- This position requires a highly skilled professional to support the Chief Driller and drilling crew in managing the technical, logistical, and operational aspects of well drilling. The Assistant Driller Welder is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of all drilling equipment, including the rig, compressor, drilling bits, and other essential tools and materials, in close coordination with the Chief Driller. The role also involves checking and reporting on the availability and functionality of drilling materials, coordinating their mobilization to drilling sites, and ensuring that the equipment remains operational throughout the project timeline.
- This position requires close coordination with the drilling crew, Chief Driller, and logistics team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of required materials. Additionally, the role may involve regular communication with community representatives, government officials, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
The Individual
- Diploma in Auto Mechanics/Electricity, Diploma (10+1) TVET and above in auto-electricity, auto-mechanics, and General mechanics with drilling machine operation professional certificate
- Having a minimum of 4 years of solid work experience in the drilling sector as an assistant driller-welder.
- Proven ability working as assistant driller on heavy-duty drilling rigs and welding
- Driving license Grade 3 or equivalent is preferable
- Demonstrated experience in the management of key areas relevant to drilling interventions under the country program.
- Additional experience and commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to respond to the Venerable community.
- Previous experience in working with and developing a multi-disciplinary drilling team.
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Safeguarding Children and Young People (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.
Location: Gambella
Type of Role: Six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and project needs
Reports to: Hydrogeologist-Drilling Operation Coordinator
Closing Date: July 28, 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
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. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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