Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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 needed

Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in water infrastructure projects, preferably in large-scale humanitarian settings or arid regions.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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.

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

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software
• Strong knowledge of solar-powered pumping systems
• Water reticulation modeling
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to supervise technical teams (Plumbers and Operators)

• 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)