Water Technician

DanChurchAid Zimbabwe

Job Responsibilities
Project Implementation

• Plan and implement the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of rural water systems, 
including boreholes, surface water sources, springs, smallholder irrigation schemes and piped water 
schemes / solar-powered schemes as well as village business units (VBUs) piped water.

• Conduct or coordinate hydrogeological surveys, site assessments and water point audits, and 
prepare designs, technical specifications and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for procurement.

• Supervise borehole siting, drilling, test pumping, pump installation and the rehabilitation of nonfunctional water points.

• Ensure materials and equipment are correctly specified, received, stored and used efficiently.

2. Contractor Oversight
• Coordinate and supervise private drilling and construction contractors to ensure work is delivered 
on time, within budget and to agreed specifications.

• Contribute to site handovers, progress inspections and certification of completed works for 
payment.

• Identify and resolve technical problems on site and escalate contractual or performance issues 
promptly

Technical Quality and Compliance
• Ensure all water supply works comply with DCA standards, Government of Zimbabwe technical 
guidelines and national WASH policies, and relevant humanitarian standards (e.g. Sphere).
• Ensure water quality testing is conducted at new and rehabilitated water points, and that corrective 
action is taken where needed.
4. Community and Stakeholder Liaison
• Train and support Water Point Committees, Village Pump Mechanics and community members in 
Community-Based Management, operation and maintenance (O&M) of water sources.
• Liaise with local authorities, the RIDA (formerly DDF), Rural District Councils, and DWSSC.
• Ensure gender, disability inclusion, protection and safeguarding are integrated into all activities.

5. Monitoring and Reporting
• Monitor field activities and the functionality of water points, tracking progress against workplans, budgets and indicators.

• Maintain accurate technical records, including borehole logs, site inspection reports, BOQs and water quality results.

• Compile timely and accurate weekly, monthly and ad-hoc technical progress reports, and contribute 
to donor reports, project reviews and evaluations.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• A Degree in Agriculture/Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrogeology, 
or a related field.
• At least five (5) years' experience implementing rural water supply projects, preferably with an NGO.

• Verifiable hands-on experience in the construction and rehabilitation of boreholes and other rural  water supply systems.

• Experience with solar-powered water systems and piped water schemes.

• Working knowledge of BOQ preparation, water quality testing and Community-Based Management 
approaches.

• Experience working in the Zambezi Valley or similar hot, remote, drought-prone areas.
• Ability to speak local languages spoken in the project area (e.g. Ndebele, Tonga, or Korekore).
• Strong technical, problem-solving and practical field skills

• Good communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to work respectfully with rural 
communities.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and work independently under minimal supervision.

• Integrity, accountability and commitment to DCA's values, the Core Humanitarian Standard and safeguarding principles.

• Willingness to live and work in remote, hot field locations and travel extensively within the project 
area.

To apply
Interested and

To apply
Interested and qualified candidates, please follow DCA online application link

https://dca.career.emply.com/en/ad/water-technician/g8psq9 

and provide your motivational letter and 
CV including 3 references by 14 October 2026. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
Dan Church Aid Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and all interested candidates encouraged 
to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious or ethnic affiliation. DCA conducts 
an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check 
and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA 
must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, 
Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.
During this entire recruitment process, Dan Church Aid Zimbabwe will not charge a fee nor will 
require payment to be made for any application to be considered