Looking for an Experienced Civil Engineer at Innovation: Africa
Background
Innovation: Africa (iA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose team of dedicated problem solvers work together to bring solar and water technologies to rural communities in Africa. We use solar energy to pump clean water and provide schools, orphanages, and medical clinics with light and refrigeration to store vaccines and medicines. iA has completed over 1000 solar, water, and agricultural projects, providing light, clean water, food and proper medical care to nearly 5 million people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Cameroon, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Job Summary
Innovation: Africa is looking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer to be responsible for the construction management, supervision, design review and oversight of all iA off-grid solar water systems. The Civil Engineer will serve as a technical point person for the construction and supervision, assist in the training the local teams and communicate directly with the local contractors in Africa to plan and optimize the system to match the community’s needs on the ground.
The position is based in Herzliya, Israel and will require trips to Africa for the training of local staff and oversight of installations.
Reports To
CTO
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering with a major in Structural Engineering or Construction management- Required
- Have at least 5 years of work experience in project supervision and construction.
- Proven experience working in projects in rural Africa a benefit.
- High-level reading, writing and speaking proficiency in English, mother-tongue level is preferred.
- Knowledge of off-grid water systems – an advantage
- Knowledge of solar systems - an advantage