Job description

Sistema.bio is now proud to expand its impact and provide clean sanitation via the launch of Dung Beetle project. Dung Beetle is an adaption of the existing Sistema.bio digester to work with human waste. The project is being launched in Kenya with a series of pilots, market development and sales growth in 2020.

Who is the Sanitation Project Engineer at Sistema.bio?

Reporting to the Sanitation Project Manager, you will work with a sanitation consulting company with responsibility for leading the technical development, design and supervision of the installation of the sanitation units in Kenya.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Designing sanitation project sites with an emphasis on secondary treatment modules for digester effluent.
• Designing and developing sanitation product offering.
• Leading the implementation of projects including logistics, construction, and maintenance schedules.
• Managing and coaching the technical team responsible for the maintenance and performance of the sanitation sites.
• Maintaining client and partner relationships.
• Consolidating the R&D outcomes and overall learnings.

More about YOU!

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• You have at least 3 years’ experience in civil construction work and waste-water treatment.
• You like managing the installation, monitoring and adaption of new technologies.
• You have the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• You have excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• You have excellent analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations.
• You are adventurous (willing to travel, learn quickly and adapt to different cultural contexts).