Senior Water Engineer Job at Water Resources Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI) - Career Opportunity in Tanzania
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Vacancy title:
Senior Water Engineer

Jobs at:
Water Resources Integration Development Initiative (WARIDI)

Deadline of this Job:
14th May 2018.

Duty Station:
Morogoro or Iringa, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Water Engineer - RE ADVERTISED

LOCATION - : Morogoro or Iringa,-Tanzania”
P0SITION TITLE: Senior Water Engineer, WAFIIDJ Program
REPORTS TO: Technical-Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Water Engineer for the WARIDI program will help design, supervise, coordinate and
monitor field-level activities that are focused on water. (S)He will coordinate activities closely
with Tanzanian Government agencies at all levels and will play a critical role in program
implementation.

Key field-level implementation activities will involve designing, supervising, coordinating and
monitoring water supply interventions ranging from need assessments, technical assistance
provided to local government authorities (LGAs) and Community Owned Water Supply
Organizations (COWSOs) and infrastructure investments. Work may also include organizing
and training communities to manage water services. Position will require supervision of junior
staff, contractors, and other suppliers.

Qualifications and Background:
Education: Relevant degree in engineering, hydrology or related field

Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience working in the water sector especially in rural water supply
    and water treatment for surface and groundwater schemes serving populations of 2,000 to
    20,000 people
  • Experience implementing donor-funded projects in Tanzania and/or East Africa.
  • Experience in construction management and supervising firms.
  •  Experience in quality control and quality assurance for water supply projects
  • Experience working with LGAs and Water and Sanitation Supply Authorities (WSSAs)
    preferred
  • Experience supporting communities to set tariffs and meter connections highly preferred

Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge of various water supply designs and systems
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize with competing deadlines and priorities
  • Strong management, organizational, conceptual, strategic and analytical skills
  • Ability to partner with a variety of individuals and organizations, including Tanzanian and US government officials, local communities, local NGOs, consultants, international agencies and donor organizations.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving and ethical
    management. _
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Fluent in English and Swahili.
  • Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures (preferred)

Detailed Job Description:

  • Provide reliable technical civil engineering support to water supply projects, including water treatment
  • Facilitate and design water supply projects (including surveys, drawings, sketches and designs and supervision) and supervise construction
  • Monitor the progress and quality of implementation of portfolio of water supply interventions
    projects, including inspection, verification and confirmation of work in progress
  • Produce and cross-check mathematical calculations related to surveying, drafting and preparing engineering designs as appropriate
  • Support the preparation of orders and review invoices submitted by contractors prior to final execution
  • Aid in the administration of contracts and preparation and/or revision of construction plans and bid specifications
  • When required, provide technical support to COWSOs and grantees to complete water safety planning, develop facility management plans, metering and tariff setting in collaboration with Institutional Support Team
  • Support partners (Tanzanian government officials, local communities, NGOS, subcontractors and consultants) in effective planning and implementation of water projects
  • Support capacity building of LGA counterparts in fulfilling their water and sanitation
    mandates
  • Ensure quantity and timely technical reporting
  • Build and maintain a continuous interactive exchange of information with other team
    members, partners and relevant stakeholders (including Tanzanian and US Government officials, local communities, Local NGOS, subcontractors, consultants and others).

Job application procedure
Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates should email their cover letter and CV to Waridi.HR@winrock.org 

Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14th May 2018
Duty Station: Morogoro or Iringa
Posted: 09-05-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-05-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-05-2065
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