Expertise in at least one of the following four areas: (the requirements for each specialty follow)
Construction
- Basic engineering skills
- Experience with contract writing
- Drawing skills
- Basic knowledge of design and budgeting
- Experience conducting feasibility studies
- Experience as a manager, foreperson, or team leader
Electricity
- Electrician degree and license or degree in electrical engineering
- Experience as a manager or team leader
Mechanics
- Pump and generator maintenance
- Vehicle mechanics
- Experience as a manager or team leader
Water and Sanitation
- Technical diploma in chemistry, civil engineering, geology,
or hydrology
Assets
Any assets, if applicable, are listed by specialty
Construction
- Degree in architecture or civil engineering
- Carpentry skills
- Plumbing skills
- Ownership/management of a construction company
- Training in basic construction
Water and Sanitation
- MSc in water management or water, sanitation and hygiene
- Experience in/with any of the following:
- Building wells and boreholes
- Household filtration systems
- Water quality monitoring
- Working with EPANET software and GIS
- Working with pollution and waste management
and/or irrigation systems
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