Living Water International (LWI) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technician Lead
2.) Driver

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 to experience "living water"—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technician Lead

Purpose of Position
To represent and provide Water and Sanitation support to the Program.

Core Characteristics:
These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI:

Honor God

Develop People

Pursue Excellence

Be Good Stewards

Major Responsibilities
To develop and coordinate the annual well maintenance plan of the country office of LWI, ensuring its proper functioning in the communities.

Ensure the maintenance of spare parts necessary to assist in the repairs of the pumps in the communities, or in those where technical support is required for their repair.

Coordinate the verification visit of the state and condition of the pumps, ensuring that proper hygiene operations are complied with

Coordinate water test outlets and pump maintenance visits to verify that there is no contamination or any other parasite that may affect water, using the TDS instrument.

To promote and promote good relations between LWI and communities, by means of follow-up visits to verify the conditions of wells and water points, proving that they are in good condition of service.

To coordinate and provide training to the users of the wells in the communities in the maintenance and care of the same.

Coordinate field visits to communities to follow up requests for maintenance by communities

To train personnel in the use of equipment and tools for the maintenance of pumps, as well as in the knowledge of the quality standards of LWI

Coordinate meetings with community leaders to provide all information on LWI contact points, if they require support for well maintenance, or difficulties in use

To coordinate with the facilitator of hygiene and sanitation, the trainings to the leaders of the communities in the knowledge of techniques for the care and hygiene of the wells.

Coordinate the purchases of pump spares from the wells to be visited, maintaining the appropriate stocks, requesting the Finance Department the necessary funds to make purchases of the parts to be replaced.

Activities during support visits to the pump team

Drive the vehicles to transport the pump maintenance equipment, ensuring the safety of the team during the time that the visit takes place in the country, providing indications of what is due and should not be done during the visits to the communities

Ensure proper use of safety equipment, such as gloves, helmets, earplugs, and all necessary safety tools in the field.

Ensure that all visits are adequately fed and the visiting areas have the proper hygienic conditions.

Business Competencies and General Skills
Knowledge of water operations, requirements, risk factors and safety involved in operating processes

Familiar with community water systems

Ability to install, test and well know the maintenance of water pumps

Ability to move, travel and stay in the field

Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Advanced English Language level

Knowledge of water test and bacteriology

Valid driver's license-essential in heavy vehicle handling

Qualifications/Experience
Mechanical Pump Certificate, mechanic's degree or mechanical certification

2 or more years of experience in pump maintenance.

Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.

Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 58 Charles Street Freetown or on the e-mail address:

MBraima@water.cc;

hrofficer.lwisleone@gmail.com;

The deadline for all applications is 21st July, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer.

2.) Driver

Purpose of Position
Under direct supervision, transport staff and guests, maintain vehicles, messenger duties, and collect supplies.

Core Characteristics:
These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of LWI:

Honor God

Develop People

Pursue Excellence

Be Good Stewards

Major Responsibilities
Ensure vehicles are well maintained and fully functional;

Ensure all vehicles to have up to date licenses and insurance;

Ability to drive heavy duty vehicle;

Keep all vehicle documents on file;

Transport the staff when requested, this includes project visits;

Assist with transport of guests visiting the office and the sites;

Delivery of documentation as required/messenger duties;

Ensure safety measures are always adhered to by the passengers;

Collect supplies as requested by the country;

Other tasks as assigned.

Business Competencies and General Skills
Ability to read and write in local language and speak English

Driver’s license is required;

Police Clearance

Communication: Good verbal and written skills;

Attention to details.

Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work with different personalities/cultures

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Thrives working both independently (a self-starter) and collaboratively

Dependable, respectful and consistently works to uphold company ethics and standards

Previous experience in relevant position

Application Process

Applicants should submit a 1 page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including a clear police background check.

Applications should be forwarded to the Human Resource Manager at 58 Charles Street Freetown or on the e-mail address:

MBraima@water.cc;

hrofficer.lwisleone@gmail.com;

The deadline for all applications is 21 July, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Living Water International-Sierra Leone is an equal opportunity employer.