Vacancy title:
Water Engineer
Jobs at:
Good Neighbors International ZambiaDeadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 29 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To Provide input and support in developing, reviewing and conducting activities pertaining to water resources management, including water wells/Boreholes, operations, designs and construction of infrastructure
REPORTS TO: Manager- Services and sponsorship
Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)
• Monitoring and assessing surface water resources availability, suitability and susceptibility.
• Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and development of water wells.
• Provide hydrological input into the designing of water wells.
• Monitor surface water wells e.g. chlorinators, pumps, pipes, water tanks under Good Neighbors and ensure they are running.
• Undertake a timely review of water resources status, designs, operation and maintenance of the water wells, pumps etc.
• Investigate and provide advice on surface water pollution matters to find solutions.
• Provide technical advice to the Country Director on water wells, Hand pumps and solar pumps.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports pertaining to updating the surface water database.
• Prepare annual yearbooks for the catchment.
• Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by superiors.
Requirements
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate with a credit or better in English and Mathematics or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in water engineering, Civil Engineering Water Resources Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Membership with a relevant professional body
• At least three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar role
• Must be a Zambian Citizen.
Other skills/Attributes:
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Knowledge of operational hydrology
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Good hydrological interpretation skills and competent in technical report writing
• Working knowledge of the Water Resources Management Act.
• High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics.
• Knowledge of appropriate Geographic Information systems for Hydrological and modelling applications
• Confidentiality and interpersonal skills
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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• All applicants must be Zambian Nationals with a Green National Registration Card.
• Applicants are advised to apply for one position only and failure to abide will invalidate the applications.
• Applicants MUST belong to relevant Professional Bodies.
• Applicants MUST submit applications in One PDF file in an orderly way.
Interested persons should send their application letters supported by copies of certified academic and professional qualifications with detailed cv’s with three (3) traceable referees not later than 17:00hrs on 20th August 2024 to the address below via the following in the subject line, please indicate the specific position you are applying for; only those applications that reference the position in the subject line will be considered.
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