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Junior WASH Technician Non-profit Careers – Lifewater International
Job
Title: Junior
WASH Technician
Title: Junior
WASH Technician
Organisation: Lifewater
International
International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: WASH
Technician
Technician
About US:
Lifewater
International is a Christian water development organization dedicated to
effectively serving vulnerable children and families by partnering with
underserved communities to overcome water poverty. Motivated by our faith in
Jesus Christ, we serve the least and last as a demonstration of God’s
unconditional love for all people. Lifewater serves all people, regardless of
religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
International is a Christian water development organization dedicated to
effectively serving vulnerable children and families by partnering with
underserved communities to overcome water poverty. Motivated by our faith in
Jesus Christ, we serve the least and last as a demonstration of God’s
unconditional love for all people. Lifewater serves all people, regardless of
religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
Job Summary: The Junior WASH Technician will support the
WASH Technician in hardware and water committee implementation and monitoring
in primary schools and villages. This includes regular monitoring of water
committees and hardware (water sources and school latrines), monitoring and
oversight of ongoing construction, and supporting the WASH Technician in daily
activities. All monitoring will use AKVO forms.
WASH Technician in hardware and water committee implementation and monitoring
in primary schools and villages. This includes regular monitoring of water
committees and hardware (water sources and school latrines), monitoring and
oversight of ongoing construction, and supporting the WASH Technician in daily
activities. All monitoring will use AKVO forms.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with WASH Technician and Program Manager to create a detailed
quarterly monitoring schedule for water committees, water sources, and
school hardware that is efficient and effective. - Support WASH Technician in providing direct oversight of
construction to ensure the highest quality of work. - Assist the WASH Technician as needed with the following tasks:
- Verifying contributions of Water Committees or School Committees for
hardware contributions - Procurement process and logistics
- Supervising daily workers and contractors during construction of
hardware - Fixing of sign posts and hardware IDs
- Support in strengthening supply chain management in the program area
by connecting with hardware dealers with Water Committees and Hand Pump
Mechanics through provision of pricelist of spare parts and the parts
suppliers - Document any lessons learned and share with WASH Technician and
Program Manager - Accurately capture all monitoring and oversight data will be
recorded digitally using AKVO
Maintenance Phase:
- Perform monthly monitoring phone calls to Water Committees to
encourage and measure sustainability - Perform quarterly monitoring visits to water sources, following-up
with WASH Technician to address any problems identified
Personnel:
- Submit weekly 15/5 and timesheet to supervisor.
- Participate in weekly one-on-one supervision meetings with
supervisor. - Participate in regular staff and skype meetings.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Key Indicators:
- Monitoring 100% of Water Committees in maintenance phase by monthly
phone calls with all data entered into AKVO - Monitoring 100% of water points in person on a quarterly basis with
all data entered into AKVO - 90% of water committees are functional
- 90% of water points are functional
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Lifewater International Junior WASH Technician
job must hold a Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields: – Water
Engineering; Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering,
Sanitation Engineering, Construction Management or related Engineering
field. Additional training in Water quality testing, drilling, supervision
of contractors is an added advantage - Two years of experience in delivering rural safe water solutions.
- Basic experience with smart phones and computing skills.
- Ability to work independently and with teams to produce high quality
results in a multi-cultural setting. - Must be a committed Christian, active in a local church
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Lifewater
International - Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
- Honest and dependable in all areas, including finances
- Strong desire to work in and serve rural communities
- Ability and willingness to ride a motorbike in rural areas
- Knowledge of the local languages (Lusoga/Luganda) is an added
advantage - Willingness to reside within
the area of jurisdiction after
appointment
How to Apply:
All candidates are
encouraged to apply online at the link below.
encouraged to apply online at the link below.
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