General Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong Christian witness and
model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we
serve, and the public.
- Engage and participate in prayer before
and after team meetings.
- Lead and participate in biblically based
staff devotions.
Other Responsibilities:
- Carry out the installation of solar PV
systems, including electrical wiring, mounting of inverters and panels,
testing, installation of main switches, and other standard electrical work
- Conduct troubleshooting and repair work
on solar energy systems, including identifying and resolving issues
related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.
- Perform regular inspections and
preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
- Act as a site team leader during
installations, ensuring efficient, safe, and quality work with adherence
to Water Mission’s high standard of installation, best practices, and
regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes
and regulations.
- Ensure quality output in the solar
installations, wiring of solar panels, and installation of electrical
equipment giving the contractors needed direction.
- Develop maintenance schedules and ensure
adherence to safety procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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/Higher Diploma in Engineering
(Building and Civil Engineering).
- A valid NCA Site Supervisor license is
required.
- Experience of at least 7 years in a
technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
- Specialized technical skills (such as
masonry, civil works, building).
- Driver’s license required.
- 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 constructively.
- Excellent analytical, project planning,
and management skills.
- Thorough understanding of the Great
Commandment and the Great Commission.
- Consistent lifestyle and behavior that
bears a good witness to the Christian faith.
- A level of impeccable integrity and
stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a
sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
- 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.
- Legal authorization to work in Kenya
without sponsorship.
How To Apply