To Provide input and support in developing, reviewing and conducting activities pertaining to water resources management, including water wells/Boreholes, operations, designs and construction of infrastructure

Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)

• Monitoring and assessing surface water resources availability, suitability and susceptibility.
• Provide technical advice and guidance in the planning and development of water wells.
• Provide hydrological input into the designing of water wells.
• Monitor surface water wells e.g. chlorinators, pumps, pipes, water tanks under Good Neighbors and ensure they are running.
• Undertake a timely review of water resources status, designs, operation and maintenance of the water wells, pumps etc.
• Investigate and provide advice on surface water pollution matters to find solutions.
• Provide technical advice to the Country Director on water wells, Hand pumps and solar pumps.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports pertaining to updating the surface water database.
• Prepare annual yearbooks for the catchment.
• Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by superiors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate with a credit or better in English and Mathematics or its equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in water engineering, Civil Engineering Water Resources Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
• Membership with a relevant professional body
• At least three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience in a similar role
• Must be a Zambian Citizen.

Other skills/Attributes:

• Good organization and planning skills.
• Knowledge of operational hydrology
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Good hydrological interpretation skills and competent in technical report writing
• Working knowledge of the Water Resources Management Act.
• High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics.
• Knowledge of appropriate Geographic Information systems for Hydrological and modelling applications
• Confidentiality and interpersonal skills