Lead Engineer – Kenya Country Program

Water Missions International (WMI) is a Christian engineering ministry.  Our mission is to provide access to safe water and an opportunity to hear the good news of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ to all those in need. The Lead Engineer (LE) is key to the success of the Kenya Country Program (Water Missions International – Kenya, WMI-K).   The person in this position must be a strong Christian and must feel a clear calling from God and a heartfelt passion for our mission. 

Because our mission is global, urgent, and enormous, the person in this position must have the temperament and energy to be a leader in an entrepreneurial environment.  The person must have the ability and be willing to fulfill multiple responsibilities.  He or she must not only be comfortable in, but be energized by highly fluid, rapidly changing work environments.

Under the direction of the Country Director, the LE is responsible for performing engineering tasks within the Country Program following established standards and procedures.  This position requires that the person resides near Kitale (or moves near Kitale), where the office is located. This position requires travel to remote locations within Kenya or surrounding countries to carry out assessments, inspections or training. 

Key Specific Duties and Responsibilities

·         Provide technical direction, oversight, review and assistance for technicians, volunteers, and other engineers.

·         Perform Engineering tasks including water hydraulic design calculations and development of plans, specifications, and structural drawings

·         Provide onsite project management in support of approved projects

·         Conduct field inspections and site assessments as needed under the direction of the Country Director

·         Maintain regular contact with the WMI-K Country Director

·         Ensure all work is performed in accordance with WMI procedures and standards

Minimum Education and Work Experience

·      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical are preferred

·      A minimum of five years of experience in water  engineering

·      Drivers license

·      Advanced skills with office computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and drafting programs (AutoCAD/PowerCADD,SolidWorks/ProE)

·      Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English & Kiswahili)

·      Excellent analytical skills, process design skills and project planning and management skills.

Required Qualifications

·      An understanding of and commitment to the mission of the organization.

·      A clear, God given calling to the Mission

·      Ability to command respect and project confidence

·      Ability to work with a team toward common goals, and overcome diverse obstacles

·      Ability to organize personal work load and achieve results in time.

·      Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends when necessary

·      A self-starter who problem solves and follows through without prodding but knows when and how to ask for assistance and counsel.

Application Instruction

Email Curriculum Vitae, Educational Certificates, Testimonials and a List of References to Water Missions International - Kenya at hr@watermissions.org no later than October 4, 2013.

Please Title your email: Application – Kenya Lead Engineer.