Engineering Assistant at World Vision

Purpose of the position:

• To contribute to the attainment of the organization’s access to water, improve sanitation and hygiene objectives, ensuring that WASH facilities constructed meet the standards and contribute to child wellbeing outcomes.
• Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:

• Design and supervise the construction of water facilities from groundwater and surface water sources.
• Provide technical support for the planning, coordination and monitoring of all constructional and civil engineering works.
• Schedule and attend site meetings with contractors on weekly or monthly basis and identify and resolve construction problems as they develop.
• Prepare payment certificates for all constructional works contracted.
• Review BOQs and submit for discussions among the technical team.
• Ensures that construction technician and contractors maintain quality standards and construct to specifications.
• Visit project sites and submit weekly and monthly reports on the progress of work .
• Work with partners on innovations in the WASH sectors.
• Supervise the pumping test and submit monthly report on the performance of the gen set, submersible pump and other equipment
• Ensure the operations are conducted in the best interest of the Company.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationship with others, cooperative and supportive team player, and work with a variety of people.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work under pressure and without supervision
• Must be proactive with a high level of initiative, innovation, drive and a strong team player with interpersonal skills.
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Educational level required: BSc. or HND Civil Engineering, Building Technology with 3 years field experience in building or civil works.
• Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired (certification?)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil engineering, water supply engineering or construction industry. Working knowledge of geology may be an advantage.

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work Environment: Field-based
• Travel: 40-50% Business Related Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 10%