Chargé(e) du projet eau et assainissement

About the role

The Village Pilote Senegal seeks a Project Manager to lead the design, construction, and sustainable operation of a deep‑water borehole and its associated sanitation network. The role combines technical oversight, financial management, and partnership development to ensure the water system is viable, economically sustainable, and environmentally sound.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise major works, including deep borehole drilling, installation of ancillary infrastructure, and connection networks.
• Coordinate the installation of pumps, solar panels or generators, reservoirs, and distribution networks.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards for water quality, safety, and durability; oversee flow and quality testing with providers.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for equipment and water treatment.
• Analyze and propose operational models (public, private, community, PPP) and evaluate operating costs and financing options.
• Lead training of local teams and establish long‑term partnership or service contracts for maintenance.
• Manage administrative formalities, liaise with public authorities, and monitor authorization processes.
• Prepare a 10‑year financing plan, identifying costs, revenue streams, and potential funding sources.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing water supply or sanitation projects, preferably in rural or pilot settings.
• Strong technical understanding of borehole drilling, pump systems, and solar power installations.
• Ability to assess economic viability, prepare cost estimates, and design financing strategies.
• Experience in coordinating multi‑stakeholder partnerships and navigating regulatory requirements.

Required skills

• Borehole drilling supervision
• Pump installation and commissioning
• Solar power system installation
• Water quality analysis (bacteriological and chemical)
• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning