WASH Technician Assistant at Living Water International

Job Description

Living Water International (LWI)

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 experience “living water” (the gospel of Jesus Christ) which alone satisfies the deepest thirst.

Living Water provides safe drinking water, Christian Witness, Sanitation and Hygiene Education to communities across Africa. A vacancy exists in the Zambia Country Office for the position of Water and Sanitation Technician Assistant to be based in Chipata:

Position Title: WASH Technician Assistant

Reporting to: WASH Technician Lead

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The WASH Technician Assistant will be responsible for the coordination and construction of community water and sanitation projects through close work with all stakeholders, including community members, staff and LWI teams. Ensure community members are trained in Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of water systems and have the capacity to sustain the systems.

Key Performance Areas

Conducting pump testing
Conducting functionality Checks
Supervision of new construction and rehabilitation of wells
Timely and accurate submission of Wash related reports
Adherence to Safety Protocols

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

MUST be a committed Christian with personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
Grade 12 Certificate.
Diploma in Technical studies or water systems.
2 or more years of knowledge and experience in water pump maintenance.

Competencies and other Skills

Knowledge of water operations, requirements, risk factors and safety involved in operating processes
Familiar with community water systems, ability to install, test and maintain water pumps.
Ability to use Microsoft office.
Knowledge of water quality tests
Ability to communicate in a given local language in the community

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their application letter with not more than four pages detailed updated Curriculum Vitae to:

The Human Resources Manager

Living Water International

Postnet 414, P/BE E10, Arcades

Plot No. 19K, Warthog Road

Kabulonga, Lusaka

Do not send copies of your qualifications at this stage.
Submit applications to [email protected] or hand delivered to Living Water International Offices situated at Plot 19K, Warthog Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka, or Plot No. 216, Ufulu Road, Little Bombay, Chipata.
The deadline for receipt of application letters is 18 April 2025 at 17: 00 hours, Zambian time.

Please Note

LWI in Zambia is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore qualified females are encouraged to apply.
All documents submitted will not be returned and are subject to authenticity and background checks.
A recommendation from your local pastor / church leader will be an added advantage.
ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
ONLY Applicants that STRICTLY meet the qualifications and person specifications should apply.
You are free to visit the website: www.water.cc for more information about the activities of Living Water International.
ONLY Applicants that STRICTLY meet the qualifications and person specifications should apply.