Assistant Technician -Kitale NGO Job Water Mission
Location | MOMBASA, Kenya |
Date Posted | July 31, 2025 |
Category |
Communication
Construction Engineering Management NGO |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | KES |
Description
Assistant Technician -Kitale NGO Job
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
Other Responsibilities
The following list is meant to be a guideline:
- Mobilize and oversee community volunteers and/or subcontractors in project preparation by constructing shallow wells, digging trenches for pipes, and constructing houses for water treatment systems.
- Install, maintain and repair water treatment systems including pumps, filters, chlorinators, and solar panels.
- Install water, maintain and repair storage tanks, piping, electrical cables, water meters, conduit, and tap stands.
- Train system operators on the day to day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
- Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
- Conduct troubleshooting and repair work on solar energy RWC systems,including identifying and resolving issues related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
- Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
- Ensure quality output in the construction, plumbing, electrical and fabricated structures by giving the contractors needed direction.
- Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
- Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance related issues.
- Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
- Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What is required?
- Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
- Diploma in engineering (Civil, Environmental, electrical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering).
- T1/T2 EPRA solar license [or registered electrical worker] is preferred.
- Experience of at least 1 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
- Specialized technical skills (such as plumbing, welding, electrical).
- Driver’s license required [Class B].
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
- Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
- Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
- Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
- Qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.
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