Organization background

Lifeline was founded in 2006 and is an international non-profit organization with its head office in Washington D.C and a local presence in Uganda. Lifeline’s team works with local communities to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged by exponentially expanding access to clean water and energy solutions. Lifeline works in the Energy and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sectors in both the development and humanitarian sectors. Within the Energy sector, Lifeline produces and sells household and institutional cookstoves. Lifeline is a leading actor in the fuel-efficient cookstoves sector, providing guidance to various UN agencies, and has worked in eight developing countries.

For more information on our work, please visit our website lifelinefund.org   

Job Title: WASH Engineer

Reports to: Senior Program Manager – WASH

Duration: One year with the possibility of extension

Location: Apac, Uganda

Key Responsibilities: In close collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, the WASH Engineer will be responsible for designing solar piped water system, overseeing WASH hardware construction (including solar piped water systems, new drills, handpump repairs, latrines), and providing technical input to International Lifeline Fund’s (Lifeline’s) WASH program and assisting EverFlow, Lifeline’s preventative maintenance social enterprise.

TECHNICAL

• Design small and medium solar piped water systems.
• Supervise and act as focal technical point of contact for all hardware activities for the execution of Lifeline’s WASH programs – including drilling and rehabilitation of handpump-equipped (India Mark II) deep boreholes, piped water schemes, drainable VIP latrines, and other rural water infrastructure as needed.
• Perform quality controls and assurance on all forms received for program activities to ensure they are complete and accurate.
• Analyse and share technical performance indicators with stakeholders (WASH team, HPMs, local government partners as needed, etc.).
• Support in the capacity building of the Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMA).
• Work with EverFlow Officer and contracted handpump mechanics (HPMs) to review helpdesk tickets, ensure the root cause is understood and addressed, and for prevention of re-occurrence.
• Educate contractors and suppliers to ensure standards of execution and spare parts are acceptable.
• Keep all technical documentation and compliance records relevant to the WASH program up to date.

OPERATIONS

• Planning and preparation of WASH program documents including designs, bill of quantities, technical specifications, conditions of contracts, etc.
• Provide technical reports and certificates for completed works.
• Ensure all parties comply with our promises to customers, work processes, data forms, etc.
• Monthly/quarterly/annual reports on program delivery progress and quality including outcomes that meet organisation reporting needs.
• Perform service quality meetings with service providers.
• Work with private sector to ensure there are sufficient spare parts of acceptable quality available for the program to run smoothly.
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the EverFlow preventative maintenance social enterprise and implement improvements in coordination with the Senior Program Manager.
• Keep up to date with changes on regulatory guidelines/policies.
• Advise as needed in the procurement of technical products and services.

OTHER DUTIES REQUIRED

• Contribute to proposals for funding, donor reports, publications, etc.
• Train/advise staff and contractors as needed to keep a high-quality service.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Report challenges encountered and continuously recommend improvements to the Senior Program Manager.
• Other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Engineering, preferably water/civil engineering, training in Public Health is an added advantage.
• Experience in designing and supervising construction of solar piped water systems (SPWS).
• Experience in Engineering design software such as EPANET, AutoCAD/ArchiCAD, Prokons, mWater, ArcMap, Google earth, and GIS, and conversant with Microsoft offices and smartphone-based apps.
• Experience in analysing data and writing reports.
• Ability to handle high levels of pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Critical decision-making.
• High integrity and commitment to good governance.
• Solution-oriented.
• Minimum of 3 years job experience in the WASH sector.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your cover letter, resume, and academic credentials to Lifeline’s office by e-mail or online using the information below.The deadline for submission is February 8th , 2023 by the end of the business day. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

E-mail your application with subject line “WASH Engineer” or apply here (online).

NB: Any kind of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.  

Female candidates are also encouraged to apply. 

Lifeline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Lifeline complies with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Working at Lifeline- Lifeline offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.For more information on our work, please visit our website www.lifelinefund.org