The Lutheran World Federation World Service Water Engineer Jobs in Ethiopia

The Lutheran World Federation World Service Water Engineer Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • Lutheran World Federation (LWF/WS – Ethiopia) is a registered foreign charity which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia. LWF is currently looking and invites qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible with others for the study and design of water development schemes and sanitation,

  • Produce study and design documents construction specifications, bill of quantities & construction schedule for small-scale irrigation, and water supply schemes and sanitation works to be carried out in the project.

  • Facilitate the water infrastructures, sanitation and hygiene provision to the community on time with the needed quantity and quality,

  • Facilitate the work to make the water systems to properly function;

  • Facilitate service and maintenance of irrigation and water supply schemes and other equipment are being carried out on time.

  • Conduct/arrange trainings on water usage/conservation and sanitation to the Water Committee,

  • Supervise water and sanitation works,

  • Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly work plans for water supply, sanitation scheme and related works based on the project document,

  • Prepare monthly work plan on water work and sanitation and check if all activities are implemented according to the plan. Inform the project coordinator any deviation for timely decision,

  • Supervise the up-keeping and check monthly progress records of the work carried out by the laborers.

  • Ensure an efficient utilization of water
    works and sanitation materials and manpower during water supply and sanitation work.

  • Supervise the quality and quantity of work of the water supply and sanitation schemes and related construction activities,

  • Supervise rehabilitation work of different water supply schemes,

  • Prepare necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports of each scheme and submit to the project coordinator on time,

  • Responsible for materials & properties allocated for water supply and sanitation scheme,

  • Ensure the establishment and strengthening of community water users committee and also make sure that the water and sanitation works are sustainable.

    Job Requirements

    Required Qualification and Work Experience:

  • M.Sc. or Bachelor Degree in Water Supply Engineering or Water Resource Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering or any other related discipline

  • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience for MSc and 4 years for BSc degree.

    Key Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral English Language skills required

  • Ability of planning for better future and crisis management

  • Interested to work under pressure and in harsh environment

  • Knowledge of the Oromiffa language is advantageous

  • Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through Ethiojobs.net

  • LWF World Service Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer

  • LWF World Service Ethiopia considers all applicants based on merit regardless of sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability except for affirmative action to bring gender equity.

  • Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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