ACF is a registered charity, founded in 1979. Action Contre la Faim operates in 41 countries. The international network of Action Contre la Faim is represented in Paris, London, Madrid, New York and Montreal. Teams in the field combat hunger on four fronts: nutrition, food security, health, water and sanitation.
The Water Technicians will be based in Masvingo.
Main Duties
- Participate in the geophysical surveys for new boreholes
- Supervises the builders/contractors in the construction of new boreholes drilling and Head works
- Pump, Pipe & Electrical Fitting of motorised borehole pumps
- Water Storage Tank Installations
- Participates in the community based activities
- Reporting and meeting
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the WASH Supervisor
Level of studies and experience
Educational / Professional Background
- Diploma in Civil Engineering/Class 1 Journeyman (Fitter & Turner) or related disciplines
- At least two years’ experience in the field borehole drilling design, drilling & supervision, pump, pipe & electrical fittings for motorised pumps and installation of water storage tanks.
Required skills
- Experience in borehole drilling, designing and supervision
- Experience in Motorised Pump, Pipe & Electrical Fittings
- Experience in Water Storage Tank Installations
- Analytic and synthetic aptitudes
- Diplomatic skills
- Motorbike driving license and riding experience
- Computer Skills (Word and Excel)
- Ability to liaise/work with Government departments at district level, communities at village level and partners at all levels
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility & Dynamism
- Organised and able to work with communities-preferably from the same geographical environment of the project
- Minimum of two years professional experience in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) in NGO environment will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of English & Shona
To apply
Applicants should clearly indicate the post applied for in the subject line.
Cover letters with up-to-date detailed CVs should be forwarded to: jobapplications@zw.missions-acf.org
Preference will be given to candidates based in Masvingo.
Application deadline: 31 May 2013
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