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Date Posted: Tuesday, August 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary:
The Water Engineer will work under the supervision of the ares WASH Coordinator and is responsible for overseeing Neamiz's water projects, technical implementation, liaison with contractors, UNHCR feld teams, OPM, refugees employed for casual work, in-house engineers, well as providing technical support in all aster engineering works at post completion. The Water Engineer will also be responsible for all Namals water field activities, including identifying and selecting the beneficiaries of our projects, actively engaging in community mobilization and sensitization, establishing and maintaining reguler communication with the Persons we serve, implementing project-related activities, providing regular reports and ongoing monitoring of the projects. Candideles must be aware that this is sfield-based position

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee all field operations related to water supply operation and management projects, including prospective project design, water project construction implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Work closely with all stakeholders (Nsemiz, UNHCR, OPM, District Local governments and refugee leaders) to plan, design and implement water Supply systems
• Oversee technical implementation of all water supply systems and serve as technical point person for all system designs Manage on-site work during all stages of the system construction and installation eg, borehole survey, drilling, installation, and water distribution
• Independently assess needs for maintenance work (post-instalation) in projects where a malfunction exists
• Generate and manage budgets relating to construction and maintenance works
• Conduct community technical trainings and sensitization to all Namiz water beneficiaries
• Continually monitor the progress of ongoing field installation and maintenance active
• Maintain regular contact with other Operating Partners within the refugee settlement to successfully implement and monitor water related projects Appropriately sensitize the communities we work with, including establishing Water boards, water user committees, hand pump management committees where they do not exist and any other WASH related livelihoods interventions
• Send daily updates and regular progress reports to the WASH and Field Extension Coordinators regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of current projects, and monitor existing projects

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• The applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree in either, Water Engineering or Civil Engineering or Water Resources Management or Biosystems Engineering or Environmental Engineering or any closely related field
• A post graduate diploma in project planning and management is an added advantage
• Must have at least 3 years post qualification experience
• The ideal candidate is a dedicated team-player with strong interpersonal skills
• Applicants must have competitive experience in community development and mobilization, as well as experience working with international stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate a proven passion for working with the community and possess strong deta orientation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to design systems using various design applications, eg, AutoCAD, GIS and GPS applications, WaterCAD, Epenet2.0, etc Technologically oriented with excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office software Driver's license Ability to commit to flexible working hours Live and speak local language(s)
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

All qualified Candidates should HAND DELIVER an updated cover letter and CV and all academic documents to: The Principal, Naamizi Training Institute for Social Development, P.O. Box 149, Mpigi. Address: Mpigi campus. Deadline: 8" August 2023 at 5pm


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