Main purpose of the
Job:

The purpose of this assignment is to engage a qualified WASH Technical
Expert to provide independent technical advice, supervision, quality assurance
and verification for borehole drilling and related water supply works
undertaken by JF Kapnek Zimbabwe.

Key Responsibilities

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  Support the technical evaluation of
  prospective drilling suppliers by reviewing technical proposals, equipment
  specifications, and proposed methodologies to ensure they meet project
  requirements. Provide technical input into supplier selection to ensure procurement
  decisions are based on technical merit and value for money rather than price
  alone. Act as JF Kapnek Zimbabwe's primary technical liaison with suppliers
  throughout project implementation.
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  Conduct hydrogeological surveys or review
  existing hydrogeological assessments to identify the most suitable drilling
  locations. Recommend optimal borehole sites that maximise the likelihood of
  achieving sustainable, high-yield water sources while minimising drilling risks
  and unnecessary costs.
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  Provide technical supervision during
  drilling operations to ensure contractors comply with approved drilling depths,
  casing specifications, construction standards, and contractual requirements.
  Monitor progress, identify technical issues, and recommend corrective actions
  where necessary.
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  Commission, witness, review, or verify
  water quality analyses and borehole yield tests to confirm that completed
  boreholes meet national drinking water quality standards and provide
  sustainable yields suitable for the intended beneficiaries. Recommend acceptance
  or remedial actions based on test results.
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  Supervise the installation of pumps, solar
  systems (where applicable), and associated borehole equipment to ensure all
  components are installed correctly, function effectively, and are appropriate
  for the operating environment and intended use.
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  Review and oversee the design and
  installation of water reticulation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and
  reliable distribution of water to all intended points of use while complying
  with applicable engineering standards.
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  Verify that contractors have
  satisfactorily completed each project milestone in accordance with agreed
  technical specifications before recommending payment. Provide technical
  certification and verification reports to support the approval of contractor invoices.

Requirements

Functional
skills and knowledge

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  Technical independence, integrity and objectivity
  in supplier assessment and verification.
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  Strong field supervision, problem-solving and risk
  identification skills.
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  Clear communication with contractors, programme
  teams, management and community stakeholders.
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  Commitment to safeguarding, safety, value for money
  and accountability to communities served by JF Kapnek.
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  Ability to work within agreed timelines and produce
  evidence-based written outputs.

Person
Specification

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  Qualification in hydrogeology, water resources
  engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, WASH, groundwater
  development or a closely related technical field.
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  Demonstrated experience in borehole siting, drilling
  supervision, borehole construction quality assurance, water yield testing and
  water quality verification.
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  Practical
  understanding of borehole drilling methods, casing standards, pump
  installation, reticulation systems and contractor supervision.
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  Knowledge of
  applicable safe drinking water standards, quality testing requirements and
  sustainability considerations for community water supply systems.
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  Experience
  working with NGOs, schools, ECD settings, community projects or rural water
  supply programmes will be an added advantage.
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  Ability to
  produce concise technical reports, verification notes and practical
  recommendations for non-technical management teams.
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  Professional
  registration or affiliation with relevant engineering, hydrogeology or
  water-sector body will be an added advantage, where applicable.