JOB DESCRIPTION

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Purpose of the position:

To facilitate the construction of water supply systems in communities and institutions in Ghana in meeting targets for Universal WASH coverage

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise local artisans to construct aprons, standpipes and permanent hand washing stations and other assigned WASH facilities.
• Facilitate the installation of hand pumps and submersible pumps and its accessories and plumbing works
• Assess construction materials to determine its suitability for the work and determine the appropriate mix ratio
• Build capacity of local artisans, area mechanics and pump maintenance volunteers through training and coaching.
• Support in the implementation of innovative designs and technologies which will be introduced
• Facilitate and report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually) on WASH activities implemented
• Ensure that required quantities of materials such as HDPE pipes and fittings requested are utilized on the field and the remaining returned to stores
• Facilitate communication between Supervisor and beneficiary communities or institution to ensure that targets are met.
• Ensure that WV vehicle and other equipment are maintained and used efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in WASH projects and their impact areas within operational areas

Knowledge / Qualifications for the Role

Required Professional Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years working experience in the construction industry or similar position in a previous employment
• Fair knowledge hand pumps certified for installation in Ghana
• Undertake plumbing works such as coupling of HDPE pipes and installation of submersible pump

Required Education, Training, License, Registration and Certification:

• Higher National Diploma in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Certificate in National Vocational Training Institute Level II, or any related qualification in the construction industry

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Good human relationships in order to relate with artisans and communities
• Ability to drive
• Computer literate
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Adapt to new innovation
• Teachable and learns quickly when introduced to new concepts and designs

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:

• Field based and less than 10% in the office
• Travel: 20% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: 25%

Language Requirements:

English and ability to speak in local dialects such as Twi, Ga, Ewe, etc.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only