JOB DETAILS:
Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God’s love. Working at Water Mission is as much a calling as it is a career, and we are searching for people with the courage, passion, and drive to help us change the world. Read more about our Statement of Faith and Our Christian Mission.

What is the opportunity?
SWIG is a Water Mission owned, Christian social business that operates and maintains safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps and disaster areas. As an employee of Safe water Infrastructure Group Initiative (SWIG) , the Technician is responsible for developing a biblical worldview culture that leads to God-honoring excellence in all work and reinforces 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 consistently work for excellence in solutions that are consistent with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Utility Engineer, the Technician – is responsible for performing the duties and tasks as outlined below. This is a full-time position and requires that the person resides near the SWIG office and travels to remote locations within Luuka district. This role will focus on ensuring sustainable operation and maintenance as well as extension of distribution points in communities where safe water projects are implemented by Water Mission.
Status: Full-Time-Fixed Term Contract

General responsibilities
• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, donors, partners, volunteers the communities we serve, and the public.
• Work in a posture of humble service to God and others.

• Engage and participate in prayer before and after team meetings.

• Lead and participate in biblically based staff devotions.
• Understand, support, and nurture the Vision, Mission, and Core values of Water Mission.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Documentation and reporting
• Help build and manage required key capacities of water system operators, including refresher training of operators and orientation of new operators.
• Manage the process of submitting funding requests for work, ensure accurate documentation and tracking, and provide detailed accounting and reconciliation of funds after the work is complete.

• Conduct analysis and reports regularly on water quality tests and other tests.
• Maintain documentation of work activities, prepare regular reports on progress and outcomes, and ensure timely submission of all required documentation to the supervisor.
2. Troubleshooting
• Monitor, report, and rectify any issues arising during the operation of the water systems, including the monitoring system and pre-paid meters.
• Be part of an on-call rotation to respond to system outages during weekends, working collaboratively with the team to ensure timely resolutions, which may include in-person support if necessary.
3. Minor Repairs
• Carry out minor repairs on pumps, solar panels, water treatment systems, storage tanks, distribution lines, tap stands, household connections, and general electrical and plumbing works or any components of the water system.
4. Major Repairs
• Supervise contractors to carry out major repairs.
5. Extensions of Household Distribution Points
• Install and/or supervise the connection of On-Premises Connections, including but not limited to, excavation of the trenches, connecting to the water main, installing the service line, fitting of the water meter and appurtenances, installing the splash pad, and coordinating with the homeowner.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualification and Experience
• Diploma in Water Engineering from a recognized or reputable institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in solar piped water schemes

• General competence and experience in hands on masonry ,plumbing and electro mechanical works.
• Competent with an office computer and smart phone (Word, Excel, GPS, mobile data collection tools).

Skills and Abilities
• 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 within Water Mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Lusoga languages.

• Excellent analytical ability and process troubleshooting skills.
• Impeccable integrity and stewardship demonstrate to those who invest in Water Mission Uganda 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.
• Ability and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Legal authorization to work in Uganda.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and results-driven professional to significantly impact the WASH sector by enhancing service provision, maximizing impact and income, and promoting sustainable practices. If you are passionate about driving positive change and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Application Instruction
• Apply directly via the Water Mission Website.
• Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, Testimonials.