World Vision Kenya Millenium Water Alliance Coordinator Jobs.

World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya. We wish to urgently recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within our organization. Millenium Water Alliance Coordinator – To be based in Nairobi

Purpose of the positions:
To provide overall coordination of Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) Consortium for Water and Sanitation Programs at National and Program/projects levels, support and build capacity of partners and staff, provide technical policy direction and constant review of sector strategies and program designs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide effective, innovative and strategic leadership in the coordination of the MWA Water and Sanitation program activities nationwide
• Promote collaborative process among members to develop, monitor and evaluate Water & Sanitation program indicators and standards for use by all the MWA Partners in the consortium.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Water and Irrigation and other relevant departments in providing technical support and assistance to MWA Partners, Water and Sanitation programs
• Engage with partners in research on new and innovative Water and Sanitation programs and make recommendation to MWA for adoption and implementation.
• Raise funds for Water and Sanitation programs to widen MWA’s interventions.
• Represent MWA in regular and other Water & Irrigation Networks coordinated by the GoK, other NGOs and International Organizations, UN bodies, special sector networks involved in policy formulation and implementation for purposes of influencing the Water and Sanitation policies in favor of the poor communities.
• Ensure that financial records are maintained in accordance with the laid down MWA and WV Policies and procedures.
• Review all Audit reports to ensure that key financially related observations and recommendations are adequately and promptly handled.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Educational requirements: A minimum of a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Hydrogeology, Water and Natural Resources. A Masters degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience with at least 7 years in design and implementation of WASH programs in development or emergency contexts. Experience with International NGOs or UN Agencies is an added advantage
• Good understanding of FIDIC, Kenyan and SPHERE standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Lotus Notes and Statistical Program (e.g. Epi - Info, SPSS).
• Proficient in Program Cycle Management and fund raising
• Strong commitment to WV Values, Mission and Vision.

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be your church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 27th, 2009. Applications may also be hand delivered to our Karen office. Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Millenium Water Alliance Coordinator”. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

Director, People & Culture
World Vision Kenya
P. O. Box 50816 (00200), Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.

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