Internship in Kenya
Living Water International
(LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the
love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and
to experience “living water” — the gospel of Jesus Christ — which alone
satisfies the deepest thirst.
Living Water in Africa is
providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health
education to communities across Africa.
Living water service
centre, an affiliate of Living Water International is pleased to announce the
following vacancy:
Water Technician Intern
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Job Department: Operations
Type: 6 months
Supervisor: Operations Manager
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Job Department: Operations
Type: 6 months
Supervisor: Operations Manager
Job Purpose
In liaison with the Operations Manager and Water Technician Assistant, the Water Technician Intern will be directly involved in the day to day
field implementation of the proposed interventions aimed at developing
and improving Water and sanitation systems in the selected sites.
In liaison with the Operations Manager and Water Technician Assistant, the Water Technician Intern will be directly involved in the day to day
field implementation of the proposed interventions aimed at developing
and improving Water and sanitation systems in the selected sites.
Key Tasks and
Responsibilities
- Support Operations team in Implementing community based
water supply and sanitation activities;
- Assist with collaboration and
- co-ordination with the local community, identified
contractors and local government to facilitate proper program
running/implementation in Kisumu and Butere;
- Coordinate performance of preventive and corrective
measurements;
- Ensure measurements correspond to submitted invoices,
pumps are well maintained, and identify bills of Quantity to be awarded;
- Support in the mentoring and training the
community on effective usage and maintenance of water
- supply Systems and sanitation facilities;
- Assist in carrying out WASH needs assessment;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education /
Experience
- Holds a degree or diploma in a field related to Water/
Civil, Environmental or Sanitation Engineering from a recognized
institution;
- Has past practical experience, in ability to diagnose a
problem with stalled water system is an added advantage;
- Is a team player, well developed interpersonal skills
and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations;
- Has proficiency in computer application.
Application Process
Applicants should submit a one page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience (if any) including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.
Applicants should submit a one page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience (if any) including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.
Send your application
before the closing date for applications on 12th March 2014.
The Human Resources
Assistant,
Living Water Service
Centre.
Email: lwscrecruitment@water.cc
You will be contacted
within two weeks of the closing date if successful.Living Water International,
Regional Service Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
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