World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all the 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Title: Assistant Driller

Purpose of the position

To contribute to the attainment of the Organisation’s water well drilling objectives.

Major Responsibilities

•   Assist in the routine and annual servicing of drilling rig equipment and its accessories
•   Assist the Driller in the drilling of boreholes and in the development and construction of wet wells
•   Assist the driller to ensure the safety and security of drilling rig equipment and its accessories
•   Demarcate the working area with caution tape to keep community members from risk
•   Take inventory of all drilling consumables and advise the driller for new supplies and replenishment
•   Carry out the distribution of fuel and lubricants
•   Submit monthly report on the consumption of fuel and lubricants to the driller

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Certificate/Diploma in Drilling Operations or Mechanical Engineering
•   Professional technical skill desired
•   2 years of experience in the hydrogeological field related to groundwater exploration and development

Other Competencies/Attributes

•   Must possess a valid driving licence.
•   Must be proactive with a high level of initiative, innovation, drive and a strong team player with interpersonal skills.
•   Must be willing to stay out in the field for a greater part of the year (away from the family)
•   Must be willing to submit to the authority of the Driller and Drilling Coordinator.

Location: Savelugu, Northern Region

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and cv quoting only the job title as the subject to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 13 September, 2013

As a child focused organisation, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

WV is an equal opportunity employer. Women are highly encouraged to apply.