JOB PURPOSE
To Provide input and support in developing, reviewing and conducting activities pertaining to water resources management, including water wells/Boreholes, operations, designs and construction of infrastructure
REPORTS TO: Manager- Services and sponsorship
Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)
Monitoring and assessing surface water resources availability, suitability and susceptibility.
Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and development of water wells.
Provide hydrological input into the designing of water wells.
Monitor surface water wells e.g. chlorinators, pumps, pipes, water tanks under Good Neighbors and ensure they are running.
Undertake a timely review of water resources status, designs, operation and maintenance of the water wells, pumps etc.
Investigate and provide advice on surface water pollution matters to find solutions.
Provide technical advice to the Country Director on water wells, Hand pumps and solar pumps.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports pertaining to updating the surface water database.
Prepare annual yearbooks for the catchment.
Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by superiors.
REQUIREMENTS
Full Grade Twelve Certificate with a credit or better in English and Mathematics or its equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in water engineering, Civil Engineering Water Resources Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
Membership with a relevant professional body
At least three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar role
Must be a Zambian Citizen.
Other skills/Attributes:
Good organization and planning skills.
Knowledge of operational hydrology
Good working knowledge of computers.
Good hydrological interpretation skills and competent in technical report writing
Working knowledge of the Water Resources Management Act.
High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics.
Knowledge of appropriate Geographic Information systems for Hydrological and modelling applications
Confidentiality and interpersonal skills