Living Water Service Centre Lead Driller, Assistant Driller, Finance Assistant and Water Technician Intern Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Living Water International (LWI) is a global non-governmental organization that exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience "living water" — the gospel of Jesus Christ — which alone satisfies the deepest thirst. 

Living Water in Africa is providing safe drinking water, Christian Witness sanitation and health education to communities across Africa. 

Living water service centre, an affiliate of Living Water International is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

Lead Driller 

Location:  Kisumu & Butere as well as other parts of Kenya
 
Job Department: Operations 
 
Type: Salaried; Fulltime; 24 Months, renewable
 
Supervisor: Operations Manager 
 

Job Purpose

In liaison with the Operations  Manager, the WASH Engineer and  the water technician , the driller will be directly involved in drilling of boreholes within the communities and community institutions for the eventual objective of obtaining safe water for community use.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Ensure safe transportation of drilling equipment to and from the place of work which will involve driving the rig truck to and from points of operation;
• Assemble drilling crew helpers, assistant drillers and service crew and set up drilling equipment;
• Carry out safety checks on the drilling equipment, tools and crew daily before commencement of drilling operations;
• Conduct regular service checks on the drilling equipment for optimal performance;
• Operate drilling equipment during boring, borehole casing, development, yield testing and cleaning processes. Select and attach drill bits and rods, regulate air pressure rotary speed and downward pressure according to the type of rock formation being drilled. Clean and flush out boreholes during development;
• Monitor drilling equipment during operations, checking gauges and listening to the equipment to assess drilling conditions and determine need to adjust drilling or alter equipment;
• Develop tools and retrieve lost tools in boreholes;
• Supervise the drilling operations and the rig performance;
• Repair caved in or broken water wells;
• Ensure safe capping of completed wells and close wells that are no longer functioning;
• Monitor events / outputs to ensure timely completion of drilling projects;
• Provide on job training for crew on drilling skills and best practices in drilling.

Minimum Education / Experience

• Holds a Certificate or Diploma in any discipline relating to Water, Civil and Sanitation Engineering, hydrology or equivalent;
• Has a valid BCE class driving license with at least 3 years’ experience in driving trucks;
• Has at least four (4) years practical experience in similar position;
• Basic vehicle mechanical skills will be an added advantage;
• Has proven capacity to supervise, train and coach;
• Ability and willingness to travel and keep on in the field;
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

Assistant Driller

Location:  Kisumu & Butere as well as other parts of Kenya
Job Department: Operations 
Type: Salaried; Fulltime; 24 Months, renewable
Supervisor: Lead Driller 

Job Purpose

In liaison with the Lead driller , the WASH Engineer and  the water technician , the assistant driller will be directly involved in drilling of boreholes within the communities and community institutions for the eventual objective of obtaining safe water for community use. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Keep log of drilling operations, take drill core samples every 2- 3m of depth, estimate potential yield while drilling, take TDS measurement of water at every aquifer, and develop borehole casing profile;
• Verify depths and alignment s of boring positions;
• Complete the wells in accordance to LWI minimum standards and submit drill reports in time; Organizing and selecting appropriate pump and carrying out 24 hours borehole test pumping;
• Take water samples for full chemical and biological analysis;
• Rehabilitate boreholes and water systems as required;
• Conduct regular service checks on the drilling equipment for optimal performance;
• Monitor drilling equipment during operations, check gauges and listen to equipment so as to assess drilling conditions and determine need to adjust drilling or alter equipment;
• Supervise drilling operations and rig performance in case of absence of the lead driller;
• Carry out safety checks on the drilling equipment, tools and crew daily before commencement of drilling operations;
• Keep accurate running inventory of drilling supplies;
• Responsible and accountable for funds provided for expenses while in the field;
• Produce and implement maintenance and service schedule of drill rig, compressor and vehicles and handle repairs on drilling equipment when they occur;
• Drive the support truck to and from points of operation;
• Christian witness to fellow staff and community.

Minimum Education / Experience

• Have knowledge  in vehicle mechanics
• Certificate or Grade 1 qualification in Mechanic  will be added advantage;
• Has a Valid BCE class driving license with at least 3 years’ experience in driving trucks;
• Has at least 3years’ practical experience in similar position;
• Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field;
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations;
• Is proficient in MS Office.

Finance and Administration Assistant 
 

Location:  Kisumu
 
Job Department: Finance and Administration
 
Type: Salaried; Fulltime; 24 Months, renewable
 
Supervisor: Finance Officer

Job Purpose

As a member of the Finance and Administration team, the Finance Assistant will assist the Finance Officer with various tasks but mainly in  maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a the WPA Accounts.  

Assistants work will include basic book keeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers and running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Verify items billed against items ordered and received and reconcile differences through follow-up with the vendor and/or other employees;
• Checking on all Receipts and Maintaining spreadsheets on expense;
• Responsible for cheques management;
• Receive and process invoices, expense forms and requests for payment;
• Verify calculations working with the Accounts system;
• Manage petty cash transactions i.e. petty cash disbursement, verify expense reports, etc.;
• Post financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system;
• Responsible for Field Finance reporting;
• Maintain files and/or removes records and reports;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Minimum Eduction / Experience
• Holds a CPA Sec 4 and Above or ACCA F5;
• Is computer literate;
• Proficient language skills: English and Swahili;
• Has basic understanding of accountancy and book-keeping;
• Has At Least one (1) Year experience.

Water Technician Intern 

 
Location:  Kisumu
 
Job Department: Operations 
 
Type: 6 months 
 
Supervisor: Operations Manager

Job Purpose

In liaison with the Operations Manager and Water Technician Assistant, the Water Technician Intern will be directly involved in the day to day field implementation of the proposed interventions aimed at developing and improving Water and sanitation systems in the selected sites.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support Operations team in Implementing community based water supply and sanitation activities;
• Assist with collaboration and co-ordination with the local community, identified contractors and local government to facilitate proper program running/implementation in Kisumu and Butere;
• Coordinate performance of preventive and corrective  measurements;
• Ensure measurements correspond to submitted invoices, pumps are well maintained, and identify bills of Quantity to be awarded;
• Support in the mentoring and training the community on effective usage and  maintenance of water supply Systems and sanitation facilities;
• Assist in carrying out WASH needs assessment;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Experience

• Holds a degree  or diploma in a field related to Water/ Civil, Environmental or Sanitation Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Has past practical experience, in ability to diagnose a problem with stalled water system is an added advantage;
• Is a team player, well developed interpersonal skills and proven  ability to be flexible in demanding situations;
• Has proficiency in computer application.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a one page cover letter and CV (no more than 4 pages) with details of qualifications (do not include copies at this stage) and work experience (if any) including 3 references – professional, spiritual and general. 

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks.

Send your application before the closing date for applications on 12th March 2014.

The Human Resources Assistant,
Living Water Service Centre.
Email: lwscrecruitment@water.cc

You will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date if successful.

Living Water International, Regional Service Centre is an equal opportunity employer.