Vacancy title:
Assistant WASH Engineer- Dadaab

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Social Services & Nonprofit, Construction]

Jobs at:
Peace Winds Japan

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 25 2026

Duty Station:
Dadaab | Garissa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Peace Winds is a disaster preparedness, response and recovery organization. Peace Winds advocates for increased collaboration between governments, militaries, NGOs, and the private sector to prepare for and respond to natural disasters across the globe, with the Japan - U.S. relationship as the cornerstone of humanitarian assistance.

The Assistant WASH Engineer will be responsible for the technical implementation, supervision, and monitoring of water supply infrastructure. The role focuses exclusively on the engineering aspects of water production, distribution, and maintenance to ensure the refugee and host communities have consistent access to safe and clean water.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Supervision: Oversee the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water systems, including boreholes, elevated steel tanks, and distribution networks.
• Technical Monitoring: Conduct regular inspections of water tap stands and pipeline networks to identify and troubleshoot leaks, bursts, or technical inefficiencies.
• Water Production Oversight: Monitor borehole yields and coordinate with Water Supply Operators to ensure pumping schedules meet community demand.
• Quality Control: Supervise plumbing works and masonry during infrastructure upgrades, ensuring all works adhere to PWJ, UNHCR, and Ministry of Water technical standards.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of daily water production volumes and fuel/power consumption; assist the WASH Engineer in drafting technical progress reports.
• Logistics & Inventory: Identify required technical spare parts and tools for the water system and assist in the technical verification of delivered materials.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Registration with the Kenya Engineering Technologists Registration Board (KeTRB) or Institution of Engineering Technologists (IET)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in water infrastructure projects, preferably in large-scale humanitarian settings or arid regions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software; strong knowledge of solar-powered pumping systems and water reticulation modeling.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to supervise technical teams (Plumbers and Operators) in challenging environments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Qualified & Interested candidates should submit their resume (2 pages) and a cover letter (1 page) detailing their relevant experience to . Please include “Application for then job title (Please indicate your preferred station)" in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 25th March 2026. You are also required to indicate your expected salary in your application letter. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

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