Supervisor (Water Filtration Projects - RO Plant)

PAK-NGOs; Lahore, Multan, Saddar; Remote; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PAK-NGOs in Lahore seeks a WASH Engineer to oversee field projects, including water filtration setups (UF/UV/RO), boreholes, and related infrastructure. The role requires coordinating with communities, contractors, and partners to ensure technical standards are met.

You will provide weekly progress reports, support O&M training, and ensure timely project completion. Urdu/English fluency and relevant engineering degree with 2–3 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• WASH projects experience including water filtration systems (UF/UV/RO) and maintenance.
• Ability to manage/commission WASH projects and supervise contractors.
• Knowledge of boreholes, water networks and related components.
• Familiarity with Water Quilty Testing and quality checks.
• Experience in community meetings, conflict resolution and O&M training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical aspects of project implementation and ensure timely, accurate contractor work.
• Provide feedback to Area Office on effectiveness and propose improvements.
• Develop solutions to community and contractor challenges.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports on infrastructure activities.
• Prepare weekly/monthly plans and maintain records of engineering work and site visits.

Skills

WASH project management

Water filtration systems

Independent client liaison

Water borehole knowledge

Water Quilty Testing

Conflict resolution skills

O&M training

Education

DAE / B.Sc / BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Chemical / Water / Environments or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Water CAD

MS Office

Job description

• Should have hands-on experience in managing/commissioning of the WASH projects, i.e., water filtration plant; UF, UV, RO (Reverse Osmosis) plants, Hand Pumps, and monthly backwash and cartridge changes.
• Should be able to handle client/consultant/contractor independently.
• Should have up-to-date knowledge of the use of equipment in water filtration systems
• Should know water borehole and construction.
• Should know about Water Quilty Testing.
• Should know Community meetings, conflict resolution skills, O&M training, and O&M fund management.
• Supervise and be responsible for all the technical aspects of project implementation, make sure that contractors complete project work in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner with respect to standard engineering.
• Provide feedback to the Area Office to assess the effectiveness and the impact of the projects and propose recommendations for improvement
• Contribute to the development of constructive solutions to challenges identified by the community and contractors.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports (Log Book) to the Area Program Coordinator /Area Manager on the infrastructure development activities.
• With the help of the Area Program Manager and head of office, develop and maintain weekly and monthly plans and written comprehensive records of engineering work undertaken in the project, including site visits and reporting of work progress.

• DAE / B.Sc / BE / B.Tech in Electrical / Chemical / Water / Environments or Civil Engineering with 2-3 Years of Experience.
• Knowledge of water-related systems and related networks (Water filtration systems, pipe materials, network accessories & valves, etc.).
• Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles.
• Computer skills.
• Local language with Urdu and English language skills (spoken and written).
• Proven ability to build the capacity of partner/local organizations and community organization an advantage.
• Previous experience working with INGOs, NGOs (WASH), or public water and sanitation authorities is a distinct advantage.
• High level of engineering designing programs / WASH (AutoCAD, Water CAD & MS Office, etc.).