Background
Innovation: Africa (IA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a team of dedicated problem solvers with a mission to bring solutions and know-how to those in need living in rural African villages. 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 1200 solar and agricultural projects, providing light, clean water, and proper medical care to more than 5.3 million people in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, South Africa, eSwatini, Uganda, Cameroon, Zambia, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Job Summary
Our dynamic, growing organization seeks a Part-time Water Quality Specialist to join our Israel team, based in Herzliya. The position entails, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive water quality monitoring and treatment program for all existing and future water projects.
The scope of the employment is for up to 2 days per week.
Reports To
Head Water Quality Specialist
Requirements
- Student or holder of B.Sc./M.Sc. in a science-related discipline such as Environmental Sciences, Water Quality, Hydrology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology.
- Knowledge of water quality control and quality assurance - principles and practices.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety regulations, water industry and technologies.
- Knowledge of general principles and procedures of water treatment and distribution.
- Experience working in or with laboratories.
- Experience with field laboratory equipment and field sampling.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred: Proficiency in GIS, data modeling (Python, R, Matlab).
Responsibilities
- Examine and review water quality data and documentation submitted by local teams to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in water quality inventory management and correspondence with suppliers
- Assist in the monitoring, development and testing for water quality pilot programs.
- Research applicable off-grid water treatment solutions.
- Understand trends and patterns and assess compliance with regulatory standards and potential risks to consumers.
- Perform administrative duties to support the Head WQ specialist where necessary to ensure timely completion of workloads.
Compensation
Commesurate with experience.