Global Aid Network (GAiN) is a worldwide humanitarian relief and development organization, dedicated to relieving suffering, restoring dignity, and revealing hope to people living in some of the toughest places on earth. Restoring Lives: GAiN’s passion is to ease the challenging living situations that people experience in everyday life, in developing countries by providing them with the tools and resources they require. Revealing Hope: GAiN aspires to not only bring tangible humanitarian aid to people living in difficult situations. GAiN seeks to embrace people with hope and joy, restoration and alleviation of pain. We want them to know they are of value and significance, and to restore their dignity.

Clean water is life changing in many countries in Sub-Sahara region. GAiN Water for Life Initiative provided close to 3.000 deep-capped water wells in this region. This means 3 million people with access to clean water, better health and better economic circumstances.

Will you be our Drilling and Technology Specialist?
As Drilling and Technology Specialist in the Water for Life Initiative (WFLI) you will work in an international team with colleagues from Canada, Australia and several European countries together with local teams in Benin, Togo and Tanzania. It will be your role to ensure that our field partners have the appropriate level of support in drilling operations and procurement.

These are your responsibilities

• Details of the WFLI Drilling Operations are well managed (40%).
• Materials and supplies to the field arrive in a timely fashion to keep projects working smoothly (30%).
• Research, recommend and implement new equipment, systems and tools to safely and effectively improve the drilling process of the WFLI (20%).
• Field visits are conducted as needed, to ensure effective implementation of the program (10%).

We are looking for someone who

• Has a passion for humanitarian aid seeking to demonstrate the love of God.
• Has effective communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Has good organizational skills.
• Is able to work with minimum of supervision.
• Is a problem solver & critical thinker.
• Can quickly adapt and perform in a cross-cultural setting.
• Has technical skills/aptitude.

It would be an asset

• If you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in working in a relief and development ministry or other related ministry/industry in an international setting.
• If you have experience with drilling equipment or other heavy equipment.

We offer
GAiN Water for Life Initiative offers a fulfilling and varied job in an international organization with an eye for the individual. Besides your international role you’re also part of the passionate and involved Dutch team. Your work is home based. Working with GAiN means developing yourself and being of service to others.

Salary
As a GAiN-employee your salaried on the basis of personal fundraising (Ministry Partner Development), or you work as a volunteer. In case of MPD we offer training and coaching how to involve family, friends, churches en companies. They provide financially and support you with prayer for the ministry.

Interested?
If you want to know more about GAiN, check out site: www.gainhelpt.nu. Do you have questions about the position, living on gifts or do you want to apply right away Robert de Bruijn is ready for you and would love to receive your response: info@gainhelpt.nu or 06-12947908. If your application fits the above profile,we would like to invite you for an introductory meeting. Welcome to become our new colleague!