Water Mission Careers

What is the opportunity?

• Working under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, Kenya, The Human Resource Specialist will assist with benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, off-boarding, record keeping, compliance, research, and day-to-day customer service support for our staff. This position will also manage and provide leadership for the Water Mission internship program. As Water Mission continues to grow, the responsibilities of this position may change and flex to adapt to the needs of the ministry. The incumbent needs to be flexible and comfortable with changing priorities and responsibilities. This position will be based in Kitale, Kenya, and support Makueni and Turkana.
• As an employee of Water Missions International Kenya, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Provide day-to-day HR customer service functions by answering internal and external requests and questions.
• Support the administration of WMK benefits (health, dental, vision, wellness) including open enrollment, changes, and terminations.
• Process required documents and employee action forms through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Assist with the staffing and recruiting process by posting positions, screening applicants, making phone interview recommendations, scheduling interviews, and preparing and circulating interview guides.
• Complete all reference checks, background checks, and all other required paperwork.
• Conduct new employee onboarding, orientation, and applicable training.
• Maintain organized, updated employee files physically and electronically.
• Assist in the administration of a field staff travel program (pre-deployment, field support, reentry).
• Support the research, creation, and administration of strategic HR initiatives as directed.
• Begin the creation of an HR department handbook with best practices and procedures.
• Support staff special events as required (recognitions, training, celebrations, etc.).
• Support the growth of the Water Mission internship program (recruitment, onboarding, programming).
• Assist in providing leadership for all HR department interns and volunteers.
• Support in ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state HR laws.
• Stay informed about HR news and developments, especially as they relate to WM.
• Perform other special projects and duties as assigned to support the ministry.

What is required?

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• A true self-starter who takes initiative to complete tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or HR.
• 1 to 3 years experience in HR or an HR-related field.
• Possess the Certified Human Resource professional qualifications (completed or ongoing).
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity and excellent judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information required Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including articulating ideas and feedback constructively.
• Keen attention to detail required.
• A knowledge of leadership, mentoring, management, analytical, and organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to work independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage various activities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including all MS Office products.
• Experience with an HRIS or ATS preferred.
• Understanding of candidate sourcing and recruitment tools a plus.
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya.

What is the opportunity? 

• Reporting to the Regional Manager Turkana with guidance from the MEL manager in Kenya with . The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing MEL activities for Water Mission programs in Kenya The successful candidate will ensure that Water Mission Kenya achieves intended program results through strong oversight, management and implementation of performance and impact measurement and learning activities. This position requires residence in Kakuma ,Turkana.
• As an employee of Water Missions International Kenya, the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The MEL Officer will be responsible for:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Program Monitoring and Evaluation System Design:
• Assist Water Mission in establishing key performance indicators, collecting performance information, planning, and implementing evaluation programs assigned.
• Manage the development of performance monitoring and impact management systems for Water Mission’s projects in Kenya, including the development and validation of program impact strategy, logical frameworks, measurement indicators, and data collection tools.
• Provide input into the design, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations, special studies, and assessments.
• Manage the creation and review of global and country-level monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning budgets to provide adequate financial resources for evaluations, special studies, and assessments.

Data Collection, Compliance, and Quality Assurance:

• Manage the implementation of data flow activities for Water Mission’s projects in Turkana Kenya.
• Supervise all data collection activities. Work closely with Water Mission’s Community Development Officers, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to ensure timely and continuous collection of data using Water Missions data collection tools including Household, Church Congregation, and Community based Surveys.
• Manage development and implementation of data flow improvements for the Water Mission program in Kenya that will ensure efficient data collection and reporting and support scalability.
• Ensure data quality through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits, and work with various teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Develop and implement training on data collection, storage, quality assurance, and retrieval processes, as needed.

Data Analysis & Visualization:

• Support activities to transform quantitative and qualitative data sets into compelling reports and visuals for different types of audiences.
• Develop and implement plans, methods, and tools for analyzing data.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis as needed.
• Monitor and respond to relevant data points from the MAP - Water Mission’s innovative Monitoring and Alerting Platform
• Manage analytical reports to provide direct and real-time insights to inform the project design and implementation in Kenya.
• Develop standard protocols, templates, infographics, and procedures to ensure data analysis and visualization needs are met.

Research Practices:

• Implement strategies to improve Water Mission and the broader WASH sector's ability to use data to drive future program design, implementation, and decision making.
• Regularly develop performance reports and share program outcomes and learnings with Water Mission’s International Programs team and all key stakeholders in Kenya (UNICEF, etc.) including reports, training, briefs, commentary, and visuals.
• Facilitate reflection, learning, and adapting meetings regularly in the country.
• Work closely with the communications team to help promote Water Mission’s content including reports, briefs, commentary, and visual data.
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with partners and represent Water Mission’s M&E, data analysis, and visualization activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor's degree in Demography, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least 1-2 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing program monitoring and evaluation activities including:
  • Theory of change and M&E framework.
  • Community needs, baseline, endline, and data quality assessments.
  • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research & evaluation studies.
  • Surveys, focus group discussions, observational data collection tools.
  • Learning and adapting processes and mechanisms.
• Domain expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of one or more data analysis and visualization libraries and packages used today, including PowerBi, R, Tableau, SQL Python, JavaScript, SPSS, Stata, MS Access.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, solve problems, and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a highly fluid environment and respond to changing requests.
• Good written and verbal cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel in-country . Most in-country trips require this person to ride long car rides on rough terrain and stand for extended periods of time.
• Qualified Turkana locals encouraged to apply.
• Authorization to work in Kenya.

What is the opportunity?

• Reporting to the Country Director in Kenya with dotted line reports to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Manager in Charleston, SC, USA, the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing MEL activities for Water Mission programs in Kenya. The successful candidate will ensure that Water Mission Kenya achieves intended program results through strong oversight, management and implementation of performance and impact measurement and learning activities.
• As a key leader in Water Missions International Kenya, the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager is responsible for leading staff in developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The MEL manager will be responsible for:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation System Design:

• Assist Water Mission in establishing key performance indicators, collecting performance information, planning, and implementing evaluation programs assigned.
• Manage the development of performance monitoring and impact management systems for Water Mission’s projects in Kenya, including the development and validation of program impact strategy, logical frameworks, measurement indicators, and data collection tools.
• Provide input into the design, implementation, and dissemination of evaluations, special studies, and assessments.
• Manage the creation and review of global and country-level monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning budgets to provide adequate financial resources for evaluations, special studies, and assessments.

Data Collection, Compliance, and Quality Assurance:

• Manage the implementation of data flow activities for Water Mission’s projects in Kenya.
• Supervise all data collection activities. Work closely with Water Mission’s Community Development Officers, Project Managers, and Engineering teams to ensure timely and continuous collection of data using Water Missions data collection tools including Household, Church Congregation, and Community based Surveys.
• Manage development and implementation of data flow improvements for the Water Mission program in Kenya that will ensure efficient data collection and reporting and support scalability.
• Ensure data quality through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits, and work with various teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Develop and implement training on data collection, storage, quality assurance, and retrieval processes, as needed.

Data Analysis & Visualization:

• Support activities to transform quantitative and qualitative data sets into compelling reports and visuals for different types of audiences.
• Develop and implement plans, methods, and tools for analyzing data.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis as needed.
• Monitor and respond to relevant data points from the MAP - Water Mission’s innovative Monitoring and Alerting Platform.
• Manage analytical reports to provide direct and real-time insights to inform the project design and implementation in Kenya.
• Develop standard protocols, templates, infographics, and procedures to ensure data analysis and visualization needs are met.

Research Practices:

• Implement strategies to improve Water Mission and the broader WASH sector's ability to use data to drive future program design, implementation, and decision making.
• Regularly develop performance reports and share program outcomes and learnings with Water Mission’s International Programs team and all key stakeholders in Kenya (UNICEF, etc.) including reports, training, briefs, commentary, and visuals.
• Facilitate reflection, learning, and adapting meetings regularly in the country.
• Work closely with the communications team to help promote Water Mission’s content including reports, briefs, commentary, and visual data.
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with partners and represent Water Mission’s M&E, data analysis, and visualization. activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management and Supervision

• Supervise the MEL officers in the regions in liason with the Regional Managers.
• Participate in management meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required?

General Responsibilities:

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Commitment to the mission of the organization to end the global water crisis.

Education Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Demography, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field; or equivalent experience. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 3-5 years of experience designing, managing, and implementing program monitoring and evaluation activities including:
  • Theory of change and M&E framework.
  • Community needs, baseline, endline, and data quality assessments.
  • Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research & evaluation studies.
  • Surveys, focus group discussions, observational data collection tools.
  • Learning and adapting processes and mechanisms.

Skills & Abilities

• Domain expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of one or more data analysis and visualization libraries and packages used today, including PowerBi, R, Tableau, SQL Python, JavaScript, SPSS, Stata, MS Access.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, solve problems, and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a highly fluid environment and respond to changing requests.
• Good written and verbal cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel in-country for up to 20 weeks per year. Most in-country trips require this person to ride long car rides on rough terrain and stand for extended periods of time.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya.

What is the opportunity? 

• Reporting to the Regional Manager Turkana with guidance from the Lead Engineer. The Senior technician is responsible for performing technical tasks within the Regional office following established standards and procedures. The person in this position must be self-driven, a devoted Christian with a clear calling from God and a heartfelt passion for our mission. This position requires that the person resides in Kakuma Turkana, Kenya, where the office is located. It also involves frequent traveling to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries.
• As an employee of Water Missions International Kenya, the Senior Technician is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The Senior Technician (Electrician) will:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.

Other Responsibilities:

• Carry out the installation of solar PV systems, including electrical wiring, mounting of inverters and panels, testing, installation of main switches, and other standard electrical work
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair work on solar energy systems, including identifying and resolving issues related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Act as the site team leader during installations, ensuring efficient, safe, and quality work with adherence to Water Mission’s high standard of installation, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations.
• Ensure quality output in the solar installations, wiring of solar panels, and installation of electrical equipment giving the contractors needed direction.
• Develop maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Train system operators on the day-to-day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
• Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
• Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
• Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance-related issues.
• Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
• Diploma/Higher Diploma in Engineering (Building and Civil Engineering).
• A valid NCA Site Supervisor license is required.
• Experience of at least 7 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
• Specialized technical skills (such as masonry, civil works, building).
• Driver’s license required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively.
• Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
• Consistent lifestyle and behavior that bears a good witness to the Christian faith.
• A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Qualified Turkana locals are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

What is the opportunity? 

• Reporting to the Regional Manager Turkana with guidance from the Lead Engineer. The Senior Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks within the Regional office following established standards and procedures.  The person in this position must be self-driven, a devoted Christian with a clear calling from God and a heartfelt passion for our mission. This position requires that the person resides in Kakuma Turkana, Kenya, where the office is located. It also involves frequent traveling to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries.
• As an employee of Water Missions International Kenya, the Senior Technician is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

A successful Senior Technician will:

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors, tradesmen, and general labor and oversee construction of perimeter fencing, tap stands, wash hand basins, valve boxes, digging and backfilling trenches for pipes, foundations, concrete, steel, and masonry structures for the project.
• Preparing building sites.
• Ordering and inspecting building materials.
• Support engineers and technicians with different projects.
• Carry out project implementation according to the design, schedule, and budget.
• Provide timely project communication and implementation progress reports which include:
  • Taking photographs of all the project components at every stage.
  • Giving accurate reports on work progress.
• Carry out accurate water Quality testing.
• Overseeing transportation of materials and equipment by:
• Assisting in loading and transportation of Inventory equipment in a safe manner
• Coordinating Transporting of hardware construction materials
• Coordinate delivery of materials from suppliers as per the WMK BOQ’s, project design, layout, and Engineering recommendations
• Follow store control guidelines when picking anything from the store.
• Proper use and maintenance of the laboratory and laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Proper use and maintenance of tools, vehicles, and other WM equipment. For the vehicles, the logbook must be filled daily and stating clearly reasons for the journey.
• Site demobilization. This includes the removal of rubbish, equipment, excess materials, temporary structures, and other unacceptable items on site. All rubbish must be disposed of properly and equipment and unused items to be returned to the office.
• Prompt and accurate providing of receipts and cash advance requests.
• Prompt and accurate providing of time sheets.
• Abide by the policies/requirements of the WM Code of Conduct and Staff Policy Manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
• Diploma/Higher Diploma in Engineering (Building and Civil Engineering).
• A valid NCA Site Supervisor license is required.
• Experience of at least 7 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
• Specialized technical skills (such as masonry, civil works, building).
• Driver’s license required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively.
• Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
• Consistent lifestyle and behavior that bears a good witness to the Christian faith.
• A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Qualified Turkana locals are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

What is the opportunity? 

• Reporting to the Regional Manager Makueni with guidance from the Lead Engineer, the Senior Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks within the regional office following established standards and procedures. The person in this position must be self-driven, a devoted Christian with a clear calling from God and a heartfelt passion for our mission. This position requires that the person resides in Makueni, Kenya, where the office is located. It also involves frequent traveling to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries.
• As an employee of Water Missions International Kenya, the Senior Technician is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all their work and reinforcing the following: providing accurate data, empowering staff to have the skills and mindset needed to acknowledge mistakes or problems as opportunities to find appropriate solutions, and empowering staff to consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.

The Senior Technician (Electrician) will:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.

Other Responsibilities:

• Carry out the installation of solar PV systems, including electrical wiring, mounting of inverters and panels, testing, installation of main switches, and other standard electrical work
• Conduct troubleshooting and repair work on solar energy systems, including identifying and resolving issues related to wiring, connections, and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Act as a site team leader during installations, ensuring efficient, safe, and quality work with adherence to Water Mission’s high standard of installation, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulations.
• Ensure quality output in the solar installations, wiring of solar panels, and installation of electrical equipment giving the contractors needed direction.
• Develop maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Train system operators on the day-to-day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
• Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
• Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
• Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance-related issues.
• Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required? 

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
• Diploma/Higher Diploma in Engineering (Building and Civil Engineering).
• A valid NCA Site Supervisor license is required.
• Experience of at least 7 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
• Specialized technical skills (such as masonry, civil works, building).
• Driver’s license required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback constructively.
• Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
• Consistent lifestyle and behavior that bears a good witness to the Christian faith.
• A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Qualified Turkana locals are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

What is the opportunity?

• Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Director, Program Design and Standards, the Carbon Regional Project Manager, East Africa, is responsible for coordinating key Carbon Credit Program Requirements in Water Mission’s East Africa program, using project and program management techniques and excellent written and verbal communications skills. This position will manage scopes of work, schedules, and budgets of a variety of initiatives related to the generation of carbon credits for safe water projects, including the roll-out of new program design elements (WASH Promotion, Stakeholder Inclusivity, Asset Management, etc.), oversee routine baseline and end line surveying, and coordinate and implement necessary staff and stakeholder trainings for program sensitization. The position is based in the CAT or EAT Time Zone and will require routine international travel to remote locations in developing countries. The duration of travel typically lasts 1-3 weeks and occurs 4-6 times per year.

A successful Regional Carbon Credit Program Manager will:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Work closely with the Carbon Credit Program Manager to provide technical direction for country office staff for the successful implementation of Carbon Credit Program requirements.
• Prepare written proposals and cost estimates for assigned programs and projects.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Maintain good communications with the project stakeholders, i.e. in-country staff and in-country partner organizations
• Ensure that aspects of the project are executed according to an agreed-upon scope of work, design, schedule, and budget
• Prepare and submit agreed-upon Project Status Reports
• Coordinate with both Charleston and local Country Office staff on the integration of new program design elements into existing workflows
• Support tight fiduciary oversight of all program and project related expenses.
• Work with the Charleston Program Design and MEL teams to implement and develop new project standards, processes, surveys, and required program documentation.
• Work with the Charleston Assetas and Serengeti Team to implement standards and processes related to asset management.
• Work with the Program Design and Standards Team to implement health & hygiene training, stakeholder inclusivity, stakeholder sensitization training, and community leadership training for surveying and auditing.
• Work with the Program Design and Standards Team– MEL team to implement routine baseline and end line surveying for all new qualifying safe water projects in the region.
• Work with the Engineering and Professional Services Team to implement robust asset management practices, new and improved household water quality testing procedures, and a robust O&M schedule.
• Work with country technical leads, coordinators, and leadership, to support the their technical knowledge of the Carbon Program, oversee QAQC of program deliverables, and coordinate required staff trainings.
• Support and be available for regional audits, including logistics support, support of technical leads for onsite visits, and translating Water Mission’s work in the WAS sector to visiting auditors.
• Support the development of a Carbon Credit Program component in refugee settings.
• Support partnership conversions for the purposes of buy-in, sensitization, and government compliance.
• Conduct field inspections and site assessments to ensure projects are in line with Carbon Credit Program requirements.
• Work with the Carbon Credit Program Manager to develop and implement annual operating plans and budget.

What is required?

• Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and Core Values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Alignment with the principles of servant leadership as embraced by Water Mission.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Health, or equivalent 10+ years of experience in an international development setting
• Minimum 4 years of progressive project management experience, 5+ years preferred.
• Experience working in developing countries preferred.
• Advanced skills with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills for training and sensitization
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent relationship and conflict resolution skills.
• P.E. license and/or project management certification preferred, or equivalent 5+ years experience in the WASH sector
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience overseeing MEL teams and surveying and researching teams.
• Ability to travel up to 4-6 times per year for 1-3 weeks at a time, mostly in developing countries. Most international trips require riding in long car rides on rough terrain, standing for extended periods of time in hot weather, and lifting moderately heavy things.
• Home internet bandwidth strong enough to support video conferencing and other job-related responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work periodic nights and weekends as required for ministry operations.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the organization and ending the global water crisis.

What is the opportunity?

The position of Senior Technician will report to Regional Manager, based in Makueni, with guidance from the Lead Engineer.  The Senior technician is responsible for performing technical tasks within the regional office following established standards and procedures.  The person in this position must be self-driven and passion for the organization mission.  This position requires that the person resides in Makueni, Kenya, where the office is located. It also involves frequent traveling to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries. The position will require frequent travels to far locations.

A successful Senior Technician will: General Responsibilities:

• Align with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.  
• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Mobilize and oversee community volunteers and/or subcontractors in project preparation by constructing shallow wells, digging trenches for pipes, and constructing houses for water treatment systems.
• Install water treatment systems including pumps, filters, chlorinators, and solar panels.
• Install water storage tanks, piping, electrical cables, water meters, conduit, and tap stands.
• Train system operators on the day to day running and operation of the systems, which includes daily monitoring of residual chlorine levels in treated water.
• Monitor quality testing and assist with borehole/spring/well yield tests.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
• Provide timely project reporting, including monthly reports, assessment reports, and follow-up reports with accompanying photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
• Ensure quality output in the construction, plumbing, electrical and fabricated structures by giving the contractors needed direction.
• Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
• Timely support completed projects by attending to system operations and maintenance related issues.
• Comply with all the existing organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is required?

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Diploma/Higher Diploma in engineering (Civil, Environmental, electrical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering).
• T2 or T3 EPRA solar license is preferred.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a technical field (preferably related to Water Systems).
• Specialized technical skills (such as plumbing, welding, electricians, or building).
• Driver’s license required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD, SolidWorks/ProE).
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback in a constructive way.
• Excellent analytical, project planning, and management skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.
• A level of impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively and effectively with other leaders, volunteers, and employees at all levels.
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with the ability to plan ahead.
• Willingness and availability to travel to remote places and occasional trips abroad.
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

What is the opportunity?

The position of Lead Engineer will report to the Country Director Kenya. The role will support Water Mission’s vision of providing safe water and an opportunity to share God’s love with all. This position entails providing technical guidance and support to Water Mission Kenya Engineers and Technicians following the Water Mission Kenya Country Program’s established standards and procedures.  This is a full-time position that requires residency in Turkana, Kenya. The position will require travelling to far locations in and out of the region and occasionally outside the country. The position will supervise Senior Engineers and Senior Technicians.

A successful Lead Engineer will:

General Responsibilities:

• Align with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.  
• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 
• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.
• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Understand, support, and nurture the Vision, Mission, and Core values of Water Mission.
• Conduct engineering fieldwork and design according to established engineering principles and standards to a high degree of excellence and dependable accuracy.
• Lead the technical team to provide oversight, review and assistance for technicians, volunteers, and other engineers to ensure quality of output and adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Promote, encourage, and model Water Mission’s mission, vision, and values to the technical team members and all other staff members.
• Work in collaboration with Water Mission staff members and departments to ensure the successful completion of every area of project implementation and sustainability. Train and facilitate a culture of capacity building for team members.
• Perform Engineering tasks, including water system hydraulic design, solar and electrical design, and development of plans, specifications, and structural drawings.
• Provide onsite visits for the purpose of quality control and instruction of field engineers and technicians in support of approved projects.
• Champion and ensure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control- (WMT QA/QC) standards and procedures are upheld by the technical team.
• Lead technical and systems innovation that seeks to further Water Mission’s mission.
• Layout and design water systems, including water source, pumping, treatment, storage and distribution.
• Ensure that all work, including that of the Lead Engineer, is reviewed by another engineer as designated by the Country Director.
• Perform assessments in communities, including water quality and quantity testing, survey measurements, and other aspects as may be required.
• Write and submit timely project reports, including monthly assessment reports with supporting photographs as per specific assignment guidelines.
• Provide disaster response support and work in other countries as needed.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to the Operations Team, Strategic Partners, donors, and volunteers.
• Other tasks as assigned.

 

What is required?

• Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical are preferred (Master’s degree and/or Project Management certifications are desirable but can be offset with quality experience).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum experience of at least 8 years in similar project work, including leading and managing Technical Teams.
• WASH engineering experience.
• Relocation to Jinga, Kenya, for at least 2 years.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced skills with office computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and drafting and modeling programs (AutoCAD, EPANET, PowerCADD, SolidWorks, ProE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent analytical skills, process design skills, and project planning and management skills.
• Impeccable integrity and stewardship that demonstrates to those who invest in Water Mission Kenya a sense of security and trust that their gifts are well used and invested.
• Must be standards and detail-oriented with an ability to plan.
• A strong work ethic.
• A heartfelt dedication to providing and modeling servant leadership.
• Ability and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Commitment to ending the global water crisis.
• Legal authorization to work in Kenya.