Hydro-geologist (WASH)

About the role

World Vision is hiring a local, fixed-term Hydro-geologist for its WASH programme in Lilongwe. The role leads groundwater geophysical surveys, exploration and detail investigations, and manages drilling operations, pump testing and water quality testing in partnership with partners, engineers and government staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead groundwater geophysical surveys, exploration and detail investigations, and lead overall drilling operations, pump testing and pump installations
• Manage water quality tests and pump installation processes
• Lead preparation of bidding documents, BoQs, contract documents and well designs, and support SCM in their evaluation
• Prepare annual drilling, water quality test, pump test and groundwater investigation plans, reports, proposals and concept papers, review them against standards and follow up implementation
• Prepare detailed specifications and manage drilling supplies, pumps and pump testing supplies according to the study design
• Plan and manage servicing of all drilling equipment
• Lead and manage the WVM drilling team in a cost-recovery manner
• Ensure technical excellence in drilling and completion in line with community needs, donor requirements, World Vision and government policies and national standards
• Support the Technical Programme by preparing WASH concept notes and proposals, and promote cross-cutting themes such as environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment
• Build capacity of WASH staff in groundwater investigation, pump test installation and water quality testing, and train NO, PrOs, AP staff and stakeholders
• Build capacity of APs to supervise private contractors providing technical services such as borehole construction

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
• Professional technical qualification preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication in English
• Local applicants only

Required skills

• Well site selection and study design
• Use of geophysical instruments
• Computer knowledge (Word and Excel)