Water Technician Internship in Kenya

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

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.

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.

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.