Water Mission is hiring an
We are accepting applicants until 6/14/2024.
Who is Water Mission?
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Christian Mission.
What is the opportunity?
Under the direction of the WASH Engineer, the Engineering Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of the water quality of the systems under his/her jurisdiction in accordance with the WM standards and implementing the hardware components in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program, including operation and maintenance of the existing water systems following established standards and procedures of Water Mission Uganda (WMU). This position is based in the refugee operation in Yumbe or Imvepi Refugees settlement.
As a key staff member in Water Mission, the Engineering Assistant is responsible for living out and nurturing a Biblical worldview culture throughout the organization that leads to God-honoring excellence in all our work and reinforces the following: providing accurate data, a staff culture with the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and an environment among staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards. This opportunity is a full-time, fixed-contract role.
The Engineering Assistant is responsible for:
General Responsibilities:
Maintaining a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
Monitoring of water quality in accordance with the WM standards.
Operations and maintenance of water systems to supply safe water.
Oversee and support system operators to perform their duties.
Key duties and responsibilities:
What is required?
Relationship and Alignment:
A personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
Education Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in water/water resources, Civil or Environmental Engineering with Previous Experience implementing water supply works, water supply systems O&M in Humanitarian settings.
3+ years’ Experience in the implementation of water treatment, supply works, and O&M in humanitarian settings with a bias in water quality.
Should be willing to reside in West Nile.
Holder of a valid Uganda Rider’s/Driver’s Liscence with more than 2 years’ experience riding motorbikes.
Skills & Abilities:
Application Instructions
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