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Lead Engineer

Water Mission

Uganda Full time Engineering
Posted: Jul 10, 2026 3 weeks ago 38 views

Job Description

 

LEAD ENGINEER – WATER MISSION UGANDA

Water Mission
Location: Jinja, Uganda
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Nonprofit / Engineering / WASH / Humanitarian Development
Reports To: Country Director Uganda

About Water Mission

Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit organization that designs, builds, and implements safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster-affected areas.
Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people across 60 countries, providing safe water access while sharing the message of God’s love.
The organization combines engineering expertise, community development, and faith-based service to create sustainable solutions that improve health, strengthen communities, and transform lives.
Working at Water Mission is both a professional career and a calling for individuals with the passion, courage, and commitment to help communities around the world.

Job Summary

Water Mission Uganda is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership, engineering guidance, and quality oversight for the organization’s WASH projects.
Reporting to the Country Director, the Lead Engineer will support Water Mission’s mission of providing safe water solutions by leading engineering teams, reviewing technical designs, supporting field implementation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and organizational procedures.
The role provides technical supervision to Water Mission Uganda’s engineers and technicians while ensuring quality, accuracy, innovation, and sustainability of water systems.
This is a full-time position based in Jinja, Uganda with periodic travel to remote project locations within Uganda and occasional international travel to support Water Mission objectives.

Organizational Culture

Water Mission Uganda promotes a biblical worldview culture focused on God-honoring excellence.
As a technical leader, the Lead Engineer is responsible for:
  • Promoting accuracy and quality in engineering work.
  • Encouraging teams to learn from challenges.
  • Empowering staff to develop innovative solutions.
  • Supporting delivery of projects aligned with Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.
Employees are expected to demonstrate:
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Stewardship
  • Humility
  • Servant leadership

Key Responsibilities

1. Mission-Driven Leadership
The Lead Engineer will:
  • Maintain a strong Christian witness and demonstrate servant leadership.
  • Serve as a role model to:
    • Colleagues
    • Donors
    • Partners
    • Volunteers
    • Communities served by Water Mission
  • Lead and participate in prayer sessions before and after team meetings.
  • Lead and participate in Bible-based staff devotions.
  • Support and promote Water Mission’s mission, vision, values, and standards.
  • Promote accountability and excellence throughout the organization.

2. Technical Engineering Leadership and Staff Management

The Lead Engineer will:
  • Conduct engineering fieldwork and technical designs according to established engineering principles and Water Mission standards.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and technical support to engineers, technicians, and volunteers.
  • Review engineering outputs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
  • Train and mentor technical team members through capacity-building initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure successful project implementation and sustainability.
Key technical responsibilities include:
  • Conducting engineering assessments.
  • Designing water systems.
  • Developing technical plans and specifications.
  • Reviewing engineering drawings.
  • Supporting construction and implementation activities.

3. Water System Engineering and Design

The Lead Engineer will support:
  • Water source assessments.
  • Hydraulic system design.
  • Pumping system design.
  • Solar-powered water system design.
  • Electrical system design.
  • Structural design.
  • Water treatment system planning.
  • Storage and distribution network design.
The role will ensure all engineering designs meet Water Mission quality standards and sustainability requirements.

4. Quality Assurance and Technical Standards

Responsibilities include:
  • Championing Water Mission Technical Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
  • Ensuring engineering work is reviewed and verified by qualified engineers.
  • Conducting technical inspections and field quality checks.
  • Providing guidance to field engineers and technicians.
  • Ensuring compliance with approved engineering standards.

5. Field Assessments and Project Support

The Lead Engineer will:
  • Conduct community assessments and technical investigations.
  • Perform:
    • Water quality testing
    • Water quantity assessments
    • Survey measurements
    • Engineering evaluations
  • Conduct field visits to support project implementation.
  • Provide technical instruction to field teams.
  • Support disaster response activities and emergency engineering assignments.

6. Innovation and Technical Improvement

Responsibilities include:
  • Lead technical innovation initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve water system designs and operations.
  • Develop practical engineering solutions that increase sustainability.
  • Support adoption of improved engineering approaches and technologies.

7. Reporting and Documentation

The Lead Engineer will:
  • Prepare and submit accurate technical reports.
  • Produce monthly assessment reports with supporting photographs.
  • Maintain engineering documentation and records.
  • Prepare technical presentations for:
    • Operations teams
    • Strategic partners
    • Donors
    • Volunteers

8. Supply Chain and Resource Management

The role will:
  • Support Supply Chain activities through technical reviews.
  • Ensure procurement decisions reflect:
    • Good stewardship
    • Cost effectiveness
    • Project requirements
    • Water Mission values

Qualifications and Experience

Education Requirements
Applicants should have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably:
    • Civil Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
Added advantages:
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Project Management certifications.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer.

Professional Experience

Candidates should have:
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in similar engineering project work.
  • Experience leading and managing technical teams.
  • Strong experience in WASH engineering.
  • Experience designing and implementing water systems.
  • Experience working on development or humanitarian projects.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Engineering Skills
Strong knowledge of:
  • Water system design.
  • Hydraulic modelling.
  • Water treatment systems.
  • Pumping systems.
  • Solar water systems.
  • Engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Construction supervision.
  • Quality assurance and quality control.
Software Skills
Advanced skills in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience with:
  • AutoCAD
  • EPANET
  • PowerCADD
  • SolidWorks
  • ProE
  • Engineering modelling software

Leadership and Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
  • Excellent project planning skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage technical teams.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Commitment to servant leadership.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Faith and Values Requirements

Applicants should have:
  • A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith.
  • Commitment to the values of:
Love | Excellence | Integrity
The Lead Engineer should demonstrate stewardship and responsibility in managing resources entrusted to Water Mission.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have:
  • Willingness to relocate and reside in Jinja, Uganda for at least 2 years.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for field assignments.
  • Valid Uganda driver’s license.
  • Legal authorization to work in Uganda.
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Career Opportunity

The Lead Engineer role provides an opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to lead innovative WASH solutions, mentor technical teams, and contribute to sustainable access to safe water across Uganda and other regions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engineering solutions that improve lives while advancing Water Mission’s humanitarian mission.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Water Mission recruitment platform.
Application Link: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applicants should highlight experience in:
  • WASH engineering
  • Water system design
  • Engineering project management
  • Technical team leadership
  • Construction supervision
  • Quality assurance

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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: External Website

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