1. WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST
Reporting to: Civil Engineer.
Purpose Of the Position
To lead water quality testing, Water Safety Planning (WSP), regulatory compliance, and water treatment capacity building across the 78 solar-powered piped water systems in Chipangali, Kasenengwa, Petauke, Sinda, Katete, and Kazungula Districts. The role designs and oversees a comprehensive water quality monitoring and treatment program – combining field sampling, laboratory analysis, and chlorination system oversight and works closely with the WaSH Technician, the Circuit Rider/Area Pump Minder (APM) network, and Water User Committees to safeguard public health outcomes, in support of the program’s target of 100% water quality compliance across the portfolio
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement a comprehensive water quality monitoring and treatment program for the 78 water systems, integrating field sampling, laboratory analysis, and chlorination system oversight.
Conduct field sampling and analysis, and coordinate and participate in the collection, interpretation, and evaluation of water quality data across all six project districts.
Operate and troubleshoot analytical and field laboratory equipment; manage supply inventory and ongoing maintenance of water quality testing equipment.
Lead development and implementation of Water Safety Plans (WSPs), residual chlorine monitoring, and incident response protocols for each of the 78 systems.
Assess compliance with NWASCO drinking water quality standards and national regulations; monitor trends and patterns to flag potential risks to consumers.
Coordinate with the WaSH Technician and Circuit Rider/Area Pump Minder (APM) network on chlorination system maintenance, follow-up water quality testing, and rapid response to water quality incidents.
Visit sites of concern to identify potential sources of pollution or contamination and investigate complaints about drinking water quality.
Train Water User Committees, operators, and Circuit Riders/APMs in household water treatment, safe water storage and handling, and chlorination system operation.
Research and support implementation of appropriate off-grid water treatment solutions suited to the 78 systems in the portfolio.
Maintain the portfolio’s water quality dataset, feeding results into the centralized RMU-enabled monitoring platform and the MEAL framework.
Support the water-quality components of the Circuit Rider/APM induction curriculum and provide technical mentoring to APMs on water-quality-related fault detection.
Contribute to quarterly portfolio performance reports and annual sustainability performance reviews on water quality compliance. Provide regular/monthly water quality reports to the Project Manager.
Perform administrative duties as necessary to ensure timely completion of water quality monitoring workplans across the portfolio.
Qualifications, Skill and Experience
Degree in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Water Quality Management, Hydrology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in water quality testing, Water Safety Planning, or regulatory compliance, ideally within rural WASH or solar-powered piped water systems
Other Competencies
Must be a committed Christian, with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Advanced knowledge of water quality control and quality assurance principles and practices
Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety regulations, and NWASCO water industry standards.
Knowledge of general principles and procedures of water treatment and distribution
Experience working in or with water testing laboratories, and with field laboratory equipment and field sampling
Proficiency in data science and Microsoft Excel for tracking water quality status and results across the portfolio
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and track water quality status and results across dozens of systems at once
Valid driver's license and off-road driving experience
High proficiency in English, both written and spoken; a local language of the project districts is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Apply using the following link: https://gozambiajobs.com/jobs/639652131-electrical-technician-water-quality-specialist-hr-admin-officer
