Hydro-geologist - WASH

About the role

A non-profit organisation with 75 years of experience in helping vulnerable children, working in nearly 100 countries, is hiring a local, fixed-term hydrogeologist for its WASH programme. The role leads groundwater geophysical surveys, exploration and investigation, and manages drilling operations and water quality testing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead groundwater geophysical surveys, exploration and detail investigations with partners, engineers and government staff
• Lead drilling operations, pump testing and pump installations, and manage water quality tests
• Prepare bidding documents, BoQs, contract documents and well designs, and support supply chain management in evaluating them
• Prepare annual drilling, water quality test, pump test and groundwater investigation plans, reports, proposals and concept papers, and follow up their implementation
• Prepare detailed specifications and manage drilling supplies, pumps and pump testing supplies
• Plan and manage servicing of all drilling equipment
• Lead and manage the WVM drilling team in a cost-recovery manner
• Support the Technical Programme with WASH concept notes and proposals, and promote cross-cutting themes such as environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment
• Train WASH staff, NOs, PrOs, AP staff and stakeholders on groundwater investigation, pump testing and water quality testing, and build capacity of APs to supervise private contractors

Required profile

• M.Sc in Hydrogeology, Water Resources Engineering, Geology or Earth Sciences, or B.Sc in Geology/Earth Science
• For M.Sc: 4 years in well site selection and study design; for B.Sc: 10 years in groundwater exploration in Malawi
• Other team management exposure and computer knowledge (Word and Excel)
• Preference for professional technical training in well selection and use of geophysical instruments
• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Local applicants only