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The St. Martin Foundation (www.martinstiftung.ch) is a non-profit, federally recognised social welfare organisation. The water project “Water is Life” has been improving the drinking water supply and living conditions in southern Cameroon since 1989. To date, over 1,890 drinking water wells have been constructed, providing water for around 450,000 people.

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The St. Martin Foundation (www.martinstiftung.ch) is a non-profit, federally recognised social welfare organisation. The project “Water is Life” has been improving the drinking water supply and living conditions in southern Cameroon since 1989. To date, over 1’910 drinking water wells have been constructed, providing water for around 450,000 people.

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Technical management of the “Water is Life” project in Otélé, Cameroon
On-site management of around 40 local employees
Responsible for the construction and maintenance of drinking water wells, the manufacture of well elements, the vehicle fleet, the water and electricity supply and building maintenance
Organising and managing the training of well maintenance technicians
Various interesting tasks in the area of administration and archiving

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Completed apprenticeship, preferably in the construction industry or agriculture (construction foreman/master farmer)
Several years of experience in personnel management
Experience in supervising apprentices is an advantage
Assertiveness and negotiating skills. Ideally already involved in a development project
Good knowledge of French and German
Between 40 and 55 years of age. Living in a solid partnership. Your partner is willing to get involved in various fields of activity on site
Both living in Switzerland for the past five years
Open-minded and interested in other cultures. You have good social skills and can imagine living in a very rural environment, approx. 1 ½ hours from the capital Yaoundé
Willingness to carry out development work in a West African country (4-5 years)

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Vacancies: > 20

Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%

80-100% / 100%

Will manage other people: Yes

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Education level: Certification/diploma

Education details: Other

Driving licence: Car driving licence

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Construction, Infrastructure Development, Reconstruction

Area of work: Education, Learning and Training

Type of organisation: Foundations and Private Sector

Telecommute: No

Join date: January 2025

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