With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Purpose of the position:

To contribute to the attainment of the organization's access to water, improve sanitation and hygiene objectives, ensuring that WASH facilities constructed meet the standards and contribute to child wellbeing outcomes.

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Major Responsibilities

Supervise the construction of water facilities from groundwater and surface water sources.Supervise artisans to construct water facilities such as standpipes, aprons and permanent hand washing stationsSupervise plumbing works on the fieldPerform basic plumbing worksVisit project sites and submit weekly and monthly reports on the progress of workPrepare payment certificates for all constructional works contracted.Review BOQs and submit for discussions among the technical teamEnsures that construction technician/ artisans and contractors maintain quality standards and construct to specifications. Work with partners on innovations in the WASH sectors.Support the pumping test and submit monthly report on the performance of the gen set, submersible pump and other equipmentEnsure the operations are conducted in the best interest of the Company.  Maintain effective and positive working relationship with others, cooperative and supportive team player, and work with a variety of people .

Knowledge/Qualifications for the Role

Minimum of five years working experience in the building or civil works and supervisory role as clerk or works or site foremanBSc. or HND Civil Engineering, Building Technology with 5 years’ field experience in building or civil works.NVTI with 15 years working experience as clerk or works or site foremanCivil Engineering or Building Technology

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

Office based with frequent travel to the fieldTravel:  20% Domestic/international travel is required.On call:  25%

Physical Requirements

Preferably below 35 years,Able to work under pressure and without supervisionAbility to drive or possess a driver’s licence

Language Requirements

English and able to speak one or two local dialects preferably Twi

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only