WATSAN QA / QC Engineer

Overview of position

- Our clients Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS) is responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, operation, maintenance and monitoring of water supply, water treatment, wastewater treatment, sanitation, drainage and environmental protection systems across mission locations. These systems are essential to sustaining mission operations while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and operational requirements.
- To strengthen quality assurance and quality control of WATSAN infrastructure and services, our client requires a WATSAN QA/QC Engineer to provide technical oversight of water, wastewater and sanitation systems throughout installation, maintenance, commissioning and operational support activities. The position supports compliance with approved specifications, WHO drinking water guidance, environmental standards and mission requirements through systematic inspections, testing verification, commissioning oversight and corrective action management.

Role objectives

The WATSAN QA/QC Engineer will provide quality assurance and quality control support for water supply, water treatment, wastewater treatment, sewerage, drainage and sanitation infrastructure projects and operations. The incumbent will:

- Ensure WATSAN installations, repairs and maintenance activities comply with approved technical requirements.
- Verify quality and performance of water supply, wastewater and sanitation systems.
- Monitor implementation of QA/QC procedures throughout project execution and commissioning activities.
- Review contractor compliance with technical, environmental and safety requirements.
- Coordinate quality monitoring activities with laboratory and operational personnel.
- Support identification, reporting and resolution of quality deficiencies and non-conformities.
- Maintain technical records, testing documentation and quality reporting systems.
- Contribute quality-related inputs to WATSAN design, procurement and implementation activities

Expected output:

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

- QA/QC procedures, inspection checklists, inspection and test plans implemented and maintained.
- WATSAN installation, maintenance and commissioning activities inspected and documented.
- Contractor compliance with approved drawings, BOQs, SOWs, specifications and environmental requirements verified.
- Defect and NCR registers maintained and corrective actions monitored through closure.
- Quality observations and recommendations documented and reported.

Testing and Commissioning

- Pressure tests, leak tests, disinfection procedures, pump tests and commissioning activities witnessed and documented.
- Flow measurements, performance verification activities and acceptance testing records maintained.
- Effluent monitoring, sludge handling verification and environmental compliance observations documented.
- Commissioning checklists completed and filed.
- Operational readiness of WATSAN systems verified prior to acceptance.

Water Quality and Environmental Compliance

- Water quality and wastewater performance concerns identified and escalated.
- Sampling schedules, testing activities and laboratory results coordinated with the Water Analysis Laboratory Technician.
- Non-compliance trends analyzed and incorporated into QA/QC follow-up actions.
- Environmental risks and process-control deficiencies identified and reported.
- Corrective measures monitored and documented.

Documentation and Reporting

- Inspection reports, test records and commissioning documentation maintained.
- Material approvals, equipment certifications, warranties and O&M documentation reviewed and filed.
- As-built documentation and handover dossiers reviewed and maintained.
- Weekly QA/QC status reports and performance dashboards prepared and submitted.

Project reporting

The WATSAN QA/QC Engineer will report to the WATSAN Engineer, Chief Engineer, EFMS, or designated supervisor. Reporting requirements include:

- Daily and weekly QA/QC inspection reports.
- Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) records.
- Commissioning checklists and testing records.
- Defect and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Corrective action tracking logs.
- Water and wastewater performance observations.
- Environmental compliance reports.
- Material and equipment approval records.
- Handover and O&M documentation reviews.
- Weekly WATSAN QA/QC status summaries.

Reports shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with EFMS procedures, WATSAN quality requirements and mission reporting standards.

Key competencies

Qualifications:

- First-level university degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health Engineering or a related field (required).
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in one of the above disciplines (desired).

Other qualifications:

- Ability to read engineering drawings, prepare conc