Project Engineer at Sahei Gender Development Initiative (2 Openings)

Job Title: Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and ensure quality assurance of shallow borehole construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
• Assist the drilling team to map out/ identify high yielding points within the implementation region
• Assist the line manager in the selection, design and construction of water systems, using ground water, including abstraction and distribution.
• Considering different maintenance mechanisms, ensuring that they are appropriate to the local context and cultural norms and that facilities are sustainable in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders;
• Preparing training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct onsite trainings to farmers on borehole operation and maintenance.
• Assisting the line manager in the development of technical guidelines and tools;
• Assessing areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities;
• Ensure the involvement of state ministry of water resources and update the borehole database together with RUWASSA.

Requirements

•  B.Eng, Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, depending on the field.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitive;
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions:

• Frequent travel to field locations within the project area  and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 25th July, 2025.  Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Important Information

• Interested candidates should complete and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Name_ Position you applied for”.
• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.