Technician - Turkana

What is required?

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
  
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
  
• Diploma/Higher Diploma in engineering (Civil, Environmental, electrical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering).
  
• T1 or T2 EPRA solar license is preferred.
  
• Experience of at least 3 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
  
• Specialized technical skills (such as plumbing, welding, electricians, or building).
  
• Driver’s license required.
  
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
  
• Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
  
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
  
• Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
  
• Qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply.
  
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.
  

• Mobilize and oversee community volunteers and/or subcontractors in project preparation by constructing shallow wells, digging trenches for pipes, and constructing houses for water treatment systems.
  
• Install water treatment systems including pumps, filters, chlorinators, and solar panels.
  
• Install water storage tanks, piping, electrical cables, water meters, conduit, and tap stands.
  
• Train system operators on the day to day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
  
• Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
  
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
  
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
  
• Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
  
• Ensure quality output in the construction, plumbing, electrical and fabricated structures by giving the contractors needed direction.
  
• Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
  
• Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance related issues.
  
• Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
  
• Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.