🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) – 5 Positions

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Mechanic & Auto Electrician
2.) Finance & Admin Officer
3.) Driller
4.) Construction Supervisor
5.) Sanitation Marketing Officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Mechanic & Auto Electrician

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Position: Mechanic & Auto Electrician

Closing Date: 15th December 2023

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was  established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri urban communities in Sierra Leone. WaSAP commenced operations in 2021.  Since we started, our main revenue stream has been sales from projects,  which has created an over-reliance on these institutions that are giving us  the projects and risks our sustainability because of the nature of projects. To  strengthen our business model starting in 2023, we want to have a strong  focus on retail sales such that we grow that segment and diversify our  revenue streams. To achieve this, the company is hiring a sales Director that  will lead in implementing activities that will grow this segment while  continuing to work in rural and peri-urban communities.

Contract Duration: 

One year with the possibility of extension.

Job Objective(S): 

Based in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, the Mechanic & Auto Electrician will work  closely with us under the supervision of the Line Manager and in close  collaboration with the Director of Technology.

Key Responsibilities: 

Under the overall supervision of Line Manager, and working in close  collaboration with the Director of Technology the Mechanic & Auto Electrician will perform the following tasks:

• Maintenance the mechanical and electrical aspect of drilling rig, compressor equipment and vehicles.
• Safeguard the machinery and equipment while it is away in the field.
• Ensure the safety of workers.

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• Follow regular maintenance schedule to keep all equipment and  machinery in good working order.
• Be flexible and adaptable in your work environment whiles directing  your effort where it is mostly needed.

Desirable Qualifications, skills, and Competencies 

• Diploma or certificate in mechanical engineering or other related fields.
• Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge  of English is an added advantage.
• Professional experience in repairing machineries, equipment, and  vehicles.
• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote  areas.
• Having a valid driver’s license and being able to ride a motorbike and  drive a vehicle is an added advantage.

Starting date: 

Immediately after interview

Mode of Application 

Email application (CV only) to [email protected]

2.) Finance & Admin Officer

Vacancy Announcement 

Position: Finance & Admin Officer

Closing Date: 15th December 2023

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was  established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri urban communities in Sierra Leone. WaSAP commenced operations in 2021.  Since we started, our main revenue stream has been sales from projects, which  has created an over-reliance on these institutions that are giving us the  projects and risks our sustainability because of the nature of projects. To  strengthen our business model starting in 2023, we want to have a strong focus  on retail sales such that we grow that segment and diversify our revenue  streams. To achieve this, the company is hiring a sales Director that will lead in  implementing activities that will grow this segment while continuing to work in  rural and peri-urban communities.

Contract Duration: 

One year with the possibility of extension.

ROLE PROFILE: 

We need a highly organized, enthusiastic, and motivated person who will be  based in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District to support our team to help ensure the  smooth, efficient running of our project.

The team work very closely together and this position reports directly to the  accountant. The role plays a vital part in the administration and smooth running of the project and is pivotal in the co-ordination and implementation  of office procedures.

Complete responsibility for the finance function, including input to Cashflow,  expenses processing and supplier payments.

The Finance and Administration Officer has the responsibility to deal with  enquiries and requests including postage, photocopying, telephone answering,  mail management. The postholder will also have frequent responsibility for  specific projects and tasks.

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Duties and Responsibilities: 

Under the overall supervision of Accountant and working in close  collaboration with the Head of projects. the Finance and Admin Officer will  perform the following tasks:

• Maintain existing financial systems including petty cash, expenses,  mileage claims, income & expenditure records, process all payments  through Cashflow and monthly bank reconciliation.
• Responsible for management of the company’s cashboxes, guarantee  that the money is disburse and /or the advances are given in  accordance with the finance policy, and from the right cashboxes and  allocated on the relevant project(s)
• Regular cash reconciliation (By ensuring that physical cash balances are  matching cashbook records)
• Do a follow up on settlement of receivables to staff for project Activities at the end of each month.
• Collect all the relevant supporting documents regarding the  expenses/Purchases/payments made in the field.
• Supports the Accountant in the preparation of vouchers before audits,  internally or with Partner.
• Ensure the correct filing of all the financial and administrative  documents.
• Ensure government laws are follow regards deduction of WHT from  suppliers.
• Check the vouchers and the relevant supporting documents i.e., quality, authenticity, reliability, accuracy, and fairness.
• Advance should be settled before any other advance is raised by any  programme staff and make sure all advances are recorded in a file.  • Overseeing billing processes to recover money owed by consumers or  customers.

Desirable Qualifications, skills, and Competencies 

• BSc in Accounting/Finance or other related fields such as bookkeeping or  accounting.

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• They must be knowledgeable about the Microsoft Office suite and  accounting programs like Microsoft word, Excel, and QuickBooks. • Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge of  English.
• Coordination and organizational skills
• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote  areas.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Good team player, creative, flexible, and capable of working in a fast moving environment.

Starting date: 

Immediately after interview

Mode of Application 

Email application (CV only) to [email protected]

3.) Driller

Vacancy Announcement 

Position: Driller

Closing Date: 15th December 2023

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was  established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri urban communities in Sierra Leone. WaSAP commenced operations in 2021.  Since we started, our main revenue stream has been sales from projects,  which has created an over-reliance on these institutions that are giving us  the projects and risks our sustainability because of the nature of projects. To  strengthen our business model starting in 2023, we want to have a strong  focus on retail sales such that we grow that segment and diversify our  revenue streams. To achieve this, the company is hiring a sales Director that  will lead in implementing activities that will grow this segment while  continuing to work in rural and peri-urban communities.

Contract Duration: 

One year with the possibility of extension.

Job Objective(S): 

Based in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, the Driller will work closely with us under  the supervision of the Line Manager and in close collaboration with the  Director of Technology.

Key Responsibilities: 

Under the overall supervision of Line Manager, and working in close  collaboration with the Director of Technology the Driller will perform the  following tasks:

• Operate the drilling rig & compressor equipment.
• Move the drilling rig equipment to and fro.
• Safeguard the machinery and equipment while it is away in the field. • Ensure the safety of workers.

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• Follow regular maintenance schedule to keep all equipment in good  working order.
• Be flexible and adaptable in your work environment whiles directing  your effort where it is mostly needed.

Desirable Qualifications, skills, and Competencies 

• Diploma or certificate in borehole drilling or other related fields. • Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge  of English.
• Professional experience in drilling in various environments and  lithologies using different methods.
• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote  areas.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Experience working with community-driven development and  participatory methodologies.
• Having a valid driver’s license and being able to ride a motorbike and  drive a vehicle is an added advantage.

Starting date: 

Immediately after interview

Mode of Application 

Email application (CV only) to [email protected]

4.) Construction Supervisor

Vacancy Announcement 

Position: Construction Supervisor

Closing Date: 15th December 2023

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was  established as a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri urban communities in Sierra Leone. WaSAP commenced operations in 2021.  Since we started, our main revenue stream has been sales from projects,  which has created an over-reliance on these institutions that are giving us  the projects and risks our sustainability because of the nature of projects. To  strengthen our business model starting in 2023, we want to have a strong  focus on retail sales such that we grow that segment and diversify our  revenue streams. To achieve this, the company is hiring a sales Director that  will lead in implementing activities that will grow this segment while  continuing to work in rural and peri-urban communities.

Contract Duration: 

One year with the possibility of extension.

Job Objective(S): 

Based in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, the Construction Supervisor – Institutional WASH will work closely with The WASH Technician under the  supervision of the Line Manager and in close collaboration with the Director of  Technology.

Key Responsibilities: 

Under the overall supervision of Line Manager, and working in close  collaboration with the Director of Technology the Construction supervisor will perform the following tasks:

• Work with WaSAP Lead Technician to conduct a continual review of the  designs and functionality of the constructed or rehabilitated water supply  systems to ensure efficient operation and sustainability.

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• Act as the technical person in the development of Bill of Quantities and  designs for all WASH works on the various communities including but not  limited to latrines construction, water points, and rehabilitation in the  target communities.
• Work with the WaSAP Lead Technician to design templates, construction  contracts for WASH-related works, and a system for monitoring the  progress and performance of hired technicians.
• Provide rigorous supervision of WASH hardware works in the various  communities.
• Provide technical inputs in the production of WaSAP regular reports  internally and externally: Weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.
• Liaise with the WaSAP Lead Technician on the quantity and quality of  materials to be requested and requests on time for prompt delivery to the  site.
• Be involved in capacity building of Water Management Committees  (WMCs) on routine maintenance techniques and maintaining the  constructed or rehabilitated WASH infrastructure.
• Ensure that the Water Management Committees and VSLA groups work  closely to ensure funds are available to maintenance the WASH  infrastructure.
• Provide updates to the Project Manager on the state of Water and  Sanitation infrastructure by working closely with the trained WMCs  committees regularly.
• Maintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field  equipment and material stocks for the company as per WaSAP standard.
• Cooperate with local authorities and local communities – attending  meetings, taking notes, informing the Project Manager about the outcome  of meetings attended.
• Promote the use of water filters and sell water filters inline agreed target.

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Any other assigned task by the Line Manager

Desirable Qualifications, skills, and Competencies 

• BSc or Diploma in civil engineering, architectural design, Bill of  Quantities, or other related fields.
• Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge  of English.
• Coordination and organizational skills.
• Professional experience and background in WASH; experience in WASH construction facilities and supervision.
• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote  areas.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Experience working with community-driven development and  participatory methodologies.
• Experience in networking with government and private sector  stakeholders at district and national level
• Good team player, creative, flexible, and capable of working in a fast moving environment.
• The ability to speak the local dialect (Mende) of operational  communities is an advantage.
• Have a valid driver’s license and can ride a motorbike.

Starting date: 

Immediately after interview

Mode of Application 

Email application (CV only) to [email protected]

5.) Sanitation Marketing Officer

Vacancy Announcement 

Position: Sanitation Marketing Officer

Closing Date: 15th December 2023

The Water and Sanitation Promotion (WaSAP) Company (SL) Ltd was established as  a social business to provide WASH services in rural and peri-urban communities in  Sierra Leone. WaSAP commenced operations in 2021. Since we started, our main  revenue stream has been sales from projects, which has created an over-reliance  on these institutions that are giving us the projects and risks our sustainability  because of the nature of projects. To strengthen our business model starting in 2023,  we want to have a strong focus on retail sales such that we grow that segment and  diversify our revenue streams. To achieve this, the company is hiring a sales Director  that will lead in implementing activities that will grow this segment while continuing  to work in rural and peri-urban communities.

Contract Duration: 

One year with the possibility of extension.

Job Objective(S): 

Based in Mattru Jong, Bonthe District, the Sanitation Marketing Officer will be  responsible for all aspects to Roll out LANN approach in project communities to create  linkages between WASH and Nutrition and promote positive behavior adoption in WASH and  nutrition on project communities’ business development, sales, marketing, social media,  and more.

Key Responsibilities: 

Under the overall supervision of Line Manager, and working in close collaboration  with the Director of Technology the Sanitation Marketing Officer will perform the  following tasks:

• Conduct market research to identify trends, consumer preferences, and  competitors in the sanitation and water filter industry.
• Analyze data to develop insights that inform marketing strategies and product  positioning.
• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to promote  sanitation and water filter products.
• Roll out LANN approach in project communities to create linkages between  WASH and Nutrition and promote positive behavior adoption in WASH and  nutrition on project communities.

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• Facilitate community mobilization for the construction of WASH facilities in  target project communities and promote a maintenance culture to ensure  sustainability of WASH facilities.
• Establish and monitor the operations of VSLA groups in all project locations and  ensure appropriate linkages with community structures to facilitate the  availability of finance to fund the repairs of damage public WASH facilities and  investments in household sanitation.
• Champion all hygiene promotion activities to facilitate the adoption of positive  WASH behaviors in project communities.
• Monitor and report on hygiene promotion outputs of the project and ensure  that the information on Akvo Flow or mwater is always reliable and up to date.
• Create and implement promotional campaigns to increase awareness and  drive adoption of sanitation and water filter products.
• Develop compelling marketing materials, including brochures, online content,  and advertisements.
• Utilize digital marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns,  and online advertising, to reach target audiences and drive engagement. • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government  agencies, NGOs, distributors, and retailers.
• Collaborate with partners to amplify marketing efforts and reach a broader  audience.
• Support the design of curriculum and conducting training for EMAS technicians  on hygiene promotion and working closely with trained technicians to promote  EMAS technologies (EMAS wells, latrines, handwashing stations, shower rooms,  etc)

Desirable Qualifications, skills, and Competencies 

• BSc in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other related fields
• Good communication and report writing skills and working knowledge of English.
• Coordination and organizational skills
• Professional experience and background in WASH; experience in WASH Self Supply and  Sanitation Marketing is an added value.
• A high level of resilience and readiness to travel and work in remote areas.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently.
• Experience working with community-driven development and participatory  methodologies.

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• Experience in networking with government and private sector stakeholders at district  and national level
• Good team player, creative, flexible, and capable of working in a fast-moving  environment.
• The ability to speak the local dialect (Mende) of operational communities is an  advantage.
• Have a valid driver’s license and can ride a motorbike.

Starting date: 

Immediately after interview

Mode of Application 

Email application (CV only) to [email protected]