Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following Posts under the Economic Recovery and Poverty Alleviation Programme on 3 years contract terms of service at constituency level;
1. Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse III
One Thousand and Fifty (1,050) Posts
5 per constituency
Salary entry point at civil service Job Group ‘G’
House allowance will be paid according to area of deployment
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry grade into the Enrolled Nurses cadre. Work at this level involves a variety of duties and responsibilities of a limited scope and complexity and is performed under the appropriate guidance or supervision of a Nursing Officer or a Clinical officer as the case may
be.
Duties and responsibilities include planning and execution of nursing care for individual or a group of patients. An enrolled nurse will be expected to observe specific procedures.
Requirements for Appointment
For Appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
* Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary education or its equivalent qualification;
* Have successfully completed at least three (3) years pre-service training at a Medical Training College or any other recognized Medical Training Institution and have been awarded the Enrolled Nurses Certificate by the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Councils of Kenya.
2. Nursing Officer III
Two Thousand One Hundred (2,100) Posts
10 per constituency
Salary entry point at civil service Job Group ‘H’
House allowance will be paid according to area of deployment
Duties and responsibilities
This is the entry grade into the Nursing Officers cadre. Work at this level will be limited in scope and complexity and will be carried out under the guidance of a more senior Officer.
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will involve provision, supervision and planning of nursing care at an out-patient department or ward in a facility.
In addition, the Officer will be expected to assess patients’ needs for nursing services; verify and maintain information relating to patients admissions; keep records of drugs and supplies; and guide, supervise and counsel staff performing routine clinical duties.
Requirements for Appointment
For Appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
* Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent qualification; have successfully completed three (3) years pre-service training at a Medical Training College or at any other recognized training institution and have been awarded the Kenya Registered Nurse, Or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse certificate by the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Council of Kenya.
3. Public Health Technician III
Job Group ‘G’- One Thousand and Fifty (1,050) Posts
5 per constituency
Salary entry point at civil service Job Group ‘G’
House allowance will be paid according to area of deployment.
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be entry and training grade into the Public Technician cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a more experienced Officer.
Duties will involve participation in immunization programmes, inspection of homesteads, villages and shopping centres; sitting of compost pits for refuse disposal; sitting of pit latrines in
homesteads and villages and supervising their construction; inspection of springs and wells
to ensure that they are properly maintained and protected as safe sources of drinking water;
and sitting of grain stores and giving advice on vectors and rodent control.
Requirements for Appointment
For Appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
* Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary education or its equivalent qualification;
* Have successfully completed at least two (2) year pre-service training at a recognized Medical Training Institution or any other recognized Training Institute and have been awarded the Public Technician certificate.
Applicants are required to apply to their preferred Constituency, with clearly addressed handwritten applications together with copies of National ID Card, Academic/ Professional Certificates and testimonials to the: Respective District Commissioners so as to reach him/her by 13th December, 2010.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ministry of Public Health & Sanitation 4,200 Job Vacancies in Kenya
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
WATER AND SANITATION ENGINEER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assess WASH needs of participating schools and coordinate planning and installation of boreholes, rainwater harvesting techniques, and sanitation strategies, as well as training of school staff and parents.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and salary expectations to careers@projectconcern.org
Include the word “Tanzania” and Job Title in the subject header
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Categories: Environmental, Water And Sanitation
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Program Officer Water and Sanitation
- Under the guidance of the Program Manager, you will assess the sanitation needs of the beneficiary communities, taking into account the needs of the locally affected population. Will be expected to participate in the identification, planning and establishment of new borehole sites as necessary.
- To work in close collaboration with other parts of the SETTLE team, other CHF projects and other stakeholders involved in similar health work to ensure an integrated approach to people's health needs.
- Coordinate, monitor, and provide logistical support of all health and sanitation activities in targeted areas.
- Establish water management committees to be able to over management of newly constructed boreholes.
- You will be expected to train water management committee to become trainers in basic health topics relating to water and other hygiene issues.
- You will be expected to organize and take part in hygiene promotion events.
- To ensure that sustainable systems are set in place for longer term operation and maintenance of all sanitation facilities, including the provision of all necessary training using the PHAST methodology.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.
- To supervise and coordinate the work plans of the community mobilizers including agreeing work schedules and arranging training inputs where necessary.
- Develop tracking tools as necessary and maintain an inventory for all health related inputs.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with key community leaders, government officials, and beneficiaries
- Prepare weekly, monthly reports and final reports on activities progress, constraints and suggestions for improved performance.
- Prepare procurement documents related to activities in consultation with the logistics department.
- Maintain meticulous records of all distributed assets and workshops
- Perform any other duties as required by your supervisor.
- Required Qualifications: Degree Level
- Education / Training:
- Public Health, International development, community development.
- Experience:
- Five (3-5) years experience in Public Health and Adult Education in a developing country.
- Desired and Technical Skills:
- Ability to negotiate with government officials, UN and other agencies, local artisans and community representatives.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines yet effectively carry out program activities with other CHF projects being implemented.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Juba Arabic and knowledge of the Bari dialect would be an asset.
- Advanced computer skills.
- This position will be based in Juba (Central Eq State) but with frequent field travel and may require long stay in the field.
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Thursday, September 09, 2010
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Sustainable water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA)
- Water Sector Reform/Finance Specialist, Kenya
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Kenya
- Financial Assistant, Kenya
Ref: Finance Specialist
- Lead the design of SUWASA activities to support water sector reforms and implementation of innovative financing approaches to water and sanitation investments.
- Assist the Chief of Party in managing SUWASA activities involving sectoral and financial reforms.
- Provide technical assistance to individual SUWASA activities involving sectoral and financial reforms.
- Coordinate with the international donor community and financial institutions involved in water and sanitation reform and finance.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with a proven track record in infrastructure and utility reforms, particularly in the water and sanitation sector;
- Experience in designing, structuring and implementing infrastructure projects for water supply and waste water management, preferably with private sector participation in finance, construction, and management;
- Knowledge and experience in micro-finance operations and management;
- Demonstrated experience in in-depth feasibility analysis, particularly in financial modelling, for medium to large-sized infrastructure construction projects and familiarity with concepts of financial and operational risk management;
- In-depth knowledge of approaches to partial risk guarantees in the context of structuring complex projects for private participation in infrastructure (PPI), from ‘take-or-pay’ and demand-based guarantee mechanisms to more advanced performance-based models.
- Experience and demonstrable knowledge of tariff designs for water services as well as key challenges faced by utilities on service delivery related to finance
- Advanced degree in Economics. Finance, Master of Business Administration, or any other relevant financial degree;
- Experience in working in a donor-funded environment will be an advantage;
- Working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly with regard to reforms in water and sanitation will be an advantage;
- Ability to plan, direct, manage, control and take initiatives independently, communicate fluently, work as a team member at a matured level of sensitivity and diplomacy in dealing with key stakeholders;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in French is desirable.
- Develop, adjust and implement SUWASA’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP);
- Design and implement a monitoring and evaluation program for individual country projects;
- Manage reform performance data collection and analysis;
- Maintain data quality;
- Prepare monitoring reports to accompany narrative report,
- Participate in regular progress reporting to USAID.
- Masters Degree in social sciences, or equivalent;
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with a proven track record in monitoring and/or evaluating economic development and/or social development projects, preferably in a donor-funded context;
- Experience with USAID Results Framework and USAID Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) are essential for this position, specific knowledge of utility performance measurement is desirable;
- Excellent analytical and writing skills;
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in French is desirable.
- In liaison with the Chief of Party and the Office Manager, initiate procurement of goods and services, adhering to USAID and ARD requirements and regulations;
- Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining SUWASA’s accounting system in compliance with USAID and ARD requirements and regulations, including managing cash flow, tracking expenditures and preparing monthly financial reports – working with QuickBooks Pro;
- Assist the Finance Manager in implementing the VAT tax exemption process and prepare monthly reports to Public Revenue Office;
- Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that travel expense reports are properly completed and outstanding cash advances for travel are reconciled;
- Assist the Contract Specialist in preparing financial reports for SUWASA technical assistance projects;
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
- Bachelors in Accounting, Business administration, or any other relevant social science;
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience in a similar position;
- Experience with a USAID funded program, especially with regards to processes and procedures will be an advantage;
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Pro;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Monday, September 6, 2010
USAID Kenya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist Vacancy
Basic Function of the Position:
The position will provide leadership, program management and technical support for USAID water and sanitation-related programs.
The WASH Specialist will:
- Lead efforts to design and manage targeted Mission programs that focus on improving water supply, sanitation and hygiene through developing a Mission-wide WASH strategy, coordinating and leveraging WASH efforts in different offices, and interacting with all WASH partners;
- Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate all Mission activities contributing toward improved WASH;
- Provide overall technical analysis and guidance to the Mission on strategies to improve water supply, sanitation and hygiene;
- Serve as a liaison between USAID and other U. S. Government (USG) agencies, national WASH partners in the Government of Kenya, nongovernmental organizations, and donor agencies.
A. Sector Leadership and Strategy - 25%
B. Program Management and Coordination - 50%
C. Advisory and Technical Services - 25%
Required Qualification:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
a. Education: A Master's degree in a relevant field to WASH such as environmental management, public health, agricultural engineering, or related field, is required.
b. Prior Work Experience (40%):
- At least 10 years of demonstrated management experience in urban and rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene improvement, including work in environments comparable to those of the country is required.
- Expertise in the areas of sustainable rural and urban water supply provision, basic sanitation improvement, hygiene promotion especially done in support of water and sanitation access improvements, sector policy reform, and program design is required.
- Direct experience in the management of USG or other bilateral or multilateral donor-funded projects.
- Direct hands-on experience in improving water and sanitation services and hygiene promotion in rural areas, informal urban settlements, and/or displaced persons camps
- Experience in strengthening policy frameworks and capacity of local governments, utilities, regulatory agencies, etc.
d. Skills and Abilities (30%): Demonstrated ability to function independently in complex, frequently changing political and economic conditions. The ability to manage resources, programs and people and interact effectively with representatives of national and local governments and USG agency staff. Good interpersonal and team building skills.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates to the following address:
The Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
Re: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Specialist
Applications must reach the USAID HR office by COB September 20, 2010.
Categories: Environmental, Water And Sanitation
Friday, September 3, 2010
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist
Grade: NO-3 Duty Station: Moroto
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Duration: One year with possible extension
Purpose of the post: Under the direct supervision of the Water and Sanitation Specialist Moroto, and the general guidance of the Chief Field Office Moroto and Chief WASH Kampala Office, the WASH Specialist is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water supply, sanitation and hygiene interventions in the eastern focus districts, as an integral part of the country Programme and Child Survival and Development goals.
Applicants should possess the following qualifications, competencies and skills:
Advanced University Degree preferably in areas of sanitation and hygiene, public health, civil engineering, sciences related to water and sanitation or other related technical field;
Five (5) years professional work experience both at national and international level in water supply, sanitation and hygiene with experience in household sanitation and hygiene improvement, water quality testing, community based WASH facility management system, provision of water & sanitation to pastoral community, data collection and analysis, emergency preparedness and response.
Versatility, judgment, maturity, and the ability to work both on a team and independently. High ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, and political/cultural sensitivity;
Current knowledge of development issues, policies, as well as social programming policies and procedures in international development cooperation; familiarity with WASH tools and strategies like: PHAST, Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS)
Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
Organizational abilities;
Emergency programme management and operations experience;
Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills;
Fluency in English language is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and local working language of the duty station is an asset;
Good knowledge of computer management and application;
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Core values: Commitment, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion;
Core Competencies: Drive for Results, Working with People, Communication;
Functional competencies: Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Learning and researching, Planning and Organizing.
Eligibility Criteria
1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered.
2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Applications will only be considered if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
4. If applications are sent by email, please use this order to name your file attachments: First name_Last name followed by document e.g. Gold_MukasaP11 or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold_MukasaApplication.
5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 13 September 2010. Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to: Human Resource
Specialist, UNICEF Kampala, Uganda, Plot 9, George Street, P.O Box 7047, Kampala Uganda Via email to:
ugderecruit@unicef.org
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Water and Irrigation Manager Vacancy in Mogotio
- A minimum of three years
- Must be conversant with Water and Irrigation systems, have ability to repair /maintain water pumps,able to design irrigation sytems, knowledgeable in crop water requirement, conversant with workings of boreholes.
- Should have leadership skills and a team player.
Migotiyo Plantations limited
P.O. Box 19, 20105
Mogotio
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Water and Sanitation – Adviser
| Job title: | Water and Sanitation – Adviser |
| Unit/dept/delegation: | Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa Regional Representation Office |
| Reports to: | Programme Coordinator |
| Responsible for: | Technical Support Team |
| Grade: |
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the National Societies and the Partnering National Societies counterparts to ensure timely and effective assessment, planning and implementation of the long term WatSan programs with a special focus on the capacity building aspect of the host National Societies.
- Monitor and evaluate country level WatSan programmes to encourage project implementers to plan and carry out the following tasks to improve health status of the beneficiaries and reduce vulnerability against major disasters by:
- Ensuring that the WatSan intervention responds to a preventive health approach, integrating elements of water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion as required, based on the assessment of risks and needs in the affected communities.
- Ensuring international and/or national WatSan and Disaster Risk Reduction standards are well integrated and maintained.
- Support, develop and train (or arrange appropriate training) for the Patnering National Societies and the National Societies staff, in WatSan hardware/software and in project planning, budgeting, reporting and proposal writing to include management skills for developmental programmes.
- Build and maintain a knowledge database and disseminate technical information, updates and innovation in the WatSan sector to the Patnering National Societies and National Societies in the region.
- Document best practices and lessons learnt in WatSan programme implementation and share among the National Societies.
- Liaise with and encourage National Societies to engage effectively with other key WatSan players at national level, ICRC, Government bodies at all levels, UN (Water, Sanitation and Health Cluster), NGOs, CBOs (Community Based Organizations), community groups, beneficiaries and the private WatSan sector where appropriate. Ensure the liaison with ICRC, UN (WASH Cluster) and NGOs in the area of WatSan is effective as well at regional level.
- Produce regular, written and accurate technical reports to the Programme Coordinator with copy to the WatSan Unit in Geneva, including financial and narrative reports for the International Federation and its donors.
- Closely work with other advisers and officers in the Technical Support unit, to contribute to disaster preparedness, operation response, and recovery, for a holistic support in the unit.
- Respect and follow the key Federation technical documents (Strategy 2020, WatSan policy, Global Water and Sanitation Initiative, Global Health Strategy, Framework for community resilience, etc.) and international strategies (Millenium Development Goal`s, Hyogo framework, etc.). Contribute actively to the IFRC global WatSan agenda.
- Provide a contact point for support to bilateral PNS wanting to contribute to the establishment of WatSan programmes in the region. Assist in the conduct of external evaluation of bilateral WatSan, programs in the region.
- Support and participate actively in fund raising for the community risk management programme in the IFRC Regional Office.
- Upon request from the Watsan Adviser and /or Head of the WatSan Unit at the Secretariat, and with approval from the Technical Support Unit, participate in global WatSan training, meetings and forums. Act as sounding board for global WatSan strategies, policies and tool development.
Lateral relationships
- Establish and ensure effective working relationships with the other advisers and officers within the Technical Support unit and other service support departments in the IFRC East Africa Regional Office.
- Ensure effective working relationships with National Society’s technical counterparts and leadership.
- Ensure effective working relationships with technical and service departments at Zonal and Geneva Secretariat levels.
Duties applicable to all staff
- Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat’s goals.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.
- Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
| Required Qualifications Education: |
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Other Ability to travel frequently (20 to 40 % of the time) |
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Nile Basin Initiative Consultancy services to undertake feasibility studies for a multipurpose water resources development project in the Kagera River Basin
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (NWCPC) Jobs in Mombasa Kenya
- Civil Engineer (Water)
- Security Officer
- Prepare design of works.
- Prepare contract documents and project reports.
- Supervise project design implementation.
- Participate in environmental audits.
- Monitor and guide on industrial effluent discharge.
- Provide leadership of department’s operational, administrative and asset management to maximize efficiency.
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Water) from a recognized university
- Registered Engineer
- Minimum five (5) years experience in Water and Wastewater operations.
- Excellent knowledge in computer-aided design applications
- Knowledge in Environmental Audit will be an added advantage
- Will head the security section
- Will be responsible for providing efficient security management for the company
- Monitor and evaluate the security status of the company
- Carry out investigations and advise the company on the best security intervention measures
- Advise the company on security matters and
- Liaise closely with other Government security organs in all security matters affecting the Company.
- Must have attained O level education with a minimum of grade C or Div III
- Must have served to the rank of an Inspector of Police or an equivalent rank in the National Youth Service, Prisons Police, Administration Police or Armed Forces for at least a period of three years
- First Aid Certificate
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Good Computer Skills
- Should have served as a Security Supervisor for three years
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (NWCPC) Mombasa ss
P.O. Box 1100 – 80100
Mombasa
CARE International in Kenya - Policy Officer and Country Project Manager
- Policy Officer – Sustaining and Scaling
- Country Project Manager – Adaptation Learning Programme (ALP)
Categories: Environmental, Non-Governmental, Project Management, Water And Sanitation
Friday, July 23, 2010
Mathira Water and Sanitation Company - Managing Director
To strengthen our management and leadership capacity, we urgently invite applications from highly competent, proactive and self driven individual to fill the following position within the company.
Managing Director
(Based at Karatina)
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is the principal officer of the company and is responsible for the day to day operation of the company.
Major responsibilities include:-
- Developing for the approval of the Board, strategic and business plans, including annual work-plans, budget and performance targets,
- Ensuring effective implementation of the company’s Strategic Plan,
- Ensuring safe custody and management of the company’s assets,
- Providing strategic leadership and direction, including the management and development to the human resources of the company,
- Planning, coordination and implementing all activities of the company in line with the policies and directives approved by the Board of Directors,
- Ensuring proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of the company,
- Promoting the company’s image and developing a good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners,
- Ensuring compliance with Government policies and regulations.
The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization.
Specifically, the candidate must have:
- A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or a water related field from a recognized University or a degree in Business, Economics or Commerce. A postgraduate qualification in management or other relevant field will be desirable.
- Either a minimum of 5 years experience in water and sewerage development, management and operations, 3 of which must have been in a senior management position or a minimum of 3 years experience in an executive roles within a large service delivery organization.
- A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya.
- High level of integrity, results-oriented, managerial and administrative skill backed up by a demonstrable track record.
- Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
- Excellent inter-personal communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong management and organization skills
- Proven people management skill.
Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone contacts of three professional referees with copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials in envelopes clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MANAGING DIRECTOR” to:-
The Chairman,
Mathira Water and Sanitation Company
P O Box 1981-10101
Karatina
Applications should be received not later than 6th August 2010.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
(Mathira Water and Sanitation Company is an equal opportunity employer)
Categories: Environmental, Water And Sanitation
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Site Engineer – Global Water Initiative Project (GWI) Vacancy
Site Engineer – Global Water Initiative Project (GWI)
Reports to: Project Manager – GWI
Duty Station: Garissa District.
- Maintain office and capital equipments inventory in your area of work.
- Maintain assigned property in good order
- Supervise and monitor the use of project field equipment and materials.
- Administer project advances in accordance with CARE procedures.
- Design and implementation of appropriate water supply and sanitation infrastructures
- Appraisal of potential WUAs to partner with GWI project
- Situation analysis and participatory development of the community action plans
- Organize and conduct training of community’s own resource persons and other project
- Developing concept papers, proposals, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Liaise with the Technical Departments within the relevant Government Departments so as to ensure quality programming (District Water Officer, Northern Water Services Board, Water Resources Management Authority and the National Water Conservation Cooperation, and Irrigation Department)
- Undertaking field needs assessment / baseline surveys / feasibility studies in Water and Sanitation activities and determining most appropriate wat er supply and sanitation options for the communities
- Overseeing the implementation of Capacity Building initiatives in Water and Sanitation Programs including application of PHAST & PHASE, and Child to Child approaches in imparting Hygiene skills
- Develop, in co-operation with the programme team and the community new short and medium term programmes for implementation.
- Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly progress reports to the Project Manager.
- Solicit for, monitor and report government’s/Community contribution in kind (CIK) to the project.
- Preparing tender documentations, contract management and supervision of the contractors/artisans who are undertaking major construction projects
- Undertaking preliminary hydro-geological and topo-surveys and compiling data on the existing water sources in close liaison with District Water Coordinator, Water Board,
- Water Resources Management Authority and beneficiary communities and coming up with priority areas needing new water sources, rehabilitation or protection works
- Develop cordial contact and relationship with all CARE staff in the region and elsewhere and GOK (Min. Water, Health, Provincial Administration) and other NGOs.
- Participate in the DDC/DSG meetings
- Strengthen teamwork with project staff and other Agencies.
- Co-ordinate with GOK staff/line ministries on issues relating to water, sanitation and Health to strengthen collaboration.
- Participate in relevant networking forums and other CARE organized functions
- Perform any other duties as may be deemed relevant or necessary by the PM.
- Confirm and verify payments to casuals involved in water and sanitation construction activities.
- Confirm and verify materials delivered by vendors/suppliers to the area.
- Mandatory 80% time in the field within the assigned area of work.
- BSc. in Civil/Water Engineering. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Six years progressive relevant working experience in rural community water projects.
- Experience in design and supervision of piped water schemes, infiltration galleries, shallow wells, earth pans, sand dams and boreholes.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, WaterCAD and Proficiency in project management software’s like MS Project or Primavera Project Planner.
- Registration with Engineers Registration Board.
- Knowledge in GIS & GPS will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
- Must be self motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.
- Experience working in multi-cultural (particularly pastoralists in Northern Kenya), multidisciplinary staff.
- Willingness to work and live in difficult and demanding locations.
- Person of high moral character and professional integrity
Categories: Civil Engineering, Environmental, Water And Sanitation
Global Water Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor - GOAL Kenya
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Contract Length: 1 year
- To develop and expand GOAL’s overseas WASH programmes
- To work with other members of GOAL’s technical team to roll out standardised monitoring and evaluation frameworks which will promote an integrated programme approach and improve the quality, efficiency and impact of GOAL country programmes.
- To give direction to field staff so that programmes are completed within set timeframes and budgets and to an internationally acceptable high standard.
- To promote consistent improvement in the quality of GOAL’s overseas programming.
- Provision of support to GOAL staff on training and development in order to improve technical capacity across programmes and within the organisation
- To promote lesson learning and adaptation of new approaches to further enhance programme delivery
- To provide technical support and advice to GOAL field and HO staff.
- To undertake documentation of information from past and current programmes in order to retain knowledge. The advisor will also compile case studies that help inform on work achieved and that serve as guidance for future programmes. The advisor will further manage the on line best practice website for WASH programmes.
- To revise GOAL WASH field guidelines in consultation with field staff and roll out to fields
- To undertake review of surveys, proposals and reports to donors and provide input no the strategic planning of future programme direction.
- To keep up to date on developments in the WASH sector and disseminate relevant updates in staff in-country as well as other relevant members of the technical team.
- To act as a contact point for advice to the field on any engineering related issue as required
- To conduct regular field visits to review and report on progress of WASH interventions; specifically in relation to efficiency and effectiveness and to determine future programme development with a view to programme expansion and development. The number of field visits required will depend on pre-agreed priorities but can be expected to involve between 6-8 overseas trips per year each lasting an average of 3 weeks.
- Provide updates in all country reports on progress on the mainstreaming of HIV and gender within WASH interventions and provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure mainstreaming of these key issues.
- Provide feedback to the field team and HO on key recommendations following completion of a technical visit.
- Participate in emergency assessments and/or the review of assessment reports and advise on the most appropriate way to ensure that the water, sanitation and hygiene needs can be addressed within any GOAL planned response.
- Participate in the setting up of emergency programmes as required and provide relevant technical training and practical support until appropriate staff can be recruited.
- Ensure the establishment of appropriate programmes and assist in the planning of an appropriate exit strategy from the outset of any emergency response in coordination with the Emergency Manager.
- Participate in the regular monitoring and periodic evaluation of GOAL’s water, sanitation and hygiene components of GOAL’s integrated country programmes.
- Assist in the development of common reporting frameworks and data-bases across country programmes in order to develop standardised M&E frameworks across country programmes.
- Develop links between the WASH components and other sectors of country programmes in order to promote GOAL’s integrated programme approach.
- Keep up to date with best practise and recent developments and disseminate to other members of the technical team and in-country management.
- Represent GOAL in external sectoral frameworks as appropriate-facilitate the exchange of technical information and identify opportunities for cooperative work and joint ventures with other agencies.
- Support GOAL in- country management in maintaining effective collaboration with donors and specifically build relationships with relevant focal points within donor organisations.
- Participate in relevant discussion groups as required in order to assess future policy development.
- Develop the capacity of the operations department to provide the relevant support in order to more effectively manage and support country programmes with WASH programmes.
- Support the recruitment, training and briefing of field WASH staff for relevant country programmes.
- Identify relevant water, sanitation and hygiene related courses both in-country and elsewhere and recommend appropriate staff to attend
- Relevant professional qualification (B.E., B.Sc.) with specific focus on water and sanitation (diploma, masters degree).
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience with at least 2 years working in developing countries.
- Experience in working with disadvantaged communities and involving them in participatory approaches.
- Experience in working on both water supply and sanitation programmes in developing countries and a strong academic and practical knowledge of both disciplines.
- Experience in the field of hygiene promotion and an appreciation of its importance.
- Familiarity with dealing with donor and government offices in relation to development programmes.
- Proficient in preparation of proposals and reports and having good writing, communication and computer skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Additional languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili,..)
- Expertise in geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling programmes.
- Experience in recruitment and personnel management.
Categories: Water And Sanitation
Global Water Sanitation and Hygiene Advisor - GOAL Kenya
Location: Kenya
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Contract Length: 1 year
- To develop and expand GOAL’s overseas WASH programmes
- To work with other members of GOAL’s technical team to roll out standardised monitoring and evaluation frameworks which will promote an integrated programme approach and improve the quality, efficiency and impact of GOAL country programmes.
- To give direction to field staff so that programmes are completed within set timeframes and budgets and to an internationally acceptable high standard.
- To promote consistent improvement in the quality of GOAL’s overseas programming.
- Provision of support to GOAL staff on training and development in order to improve technical capacity across programmes and within the organisation
- To promote lesson learning and adaptation of new approaches to further enhance programme delivery
- To provide technical support and advice to GOAL field and HO staff.
- To undertake documentation of information from past and current programmes in order to retain knowledge. The advisor will also compile case studies that help inform on work achieved and that serve as guidance for future programmes. The advisor will further manage the on line best practice website for WASH programmes.
- To revise GOAL WASH field guidelines in consultation with field staff and roll out to fields
- To undertake review of surveys, proposals and reports to donors and provide input no the strategic planning of future programme direction.
- To keep up to date on developments in the WASH sector and disseminate relevant updates in staff in-country as well as other relevant members of the technical team.
- To act as a contact point for advice to the field on any engineering related issue as required
- To conduct regular field visits to review and report on progress of WASH interventions; specifically in relation to efficiency and effectiveness and to determine future programme development with a view to programme expansion and development. The number of field visits required will depend on pre-agreed priorities but can be expected to involve between 6-8 overseas trips per year each lasting an average of 3 weeks.
- Provide updates in all country reports on progress on the mainstreaming of HIV and gender within WASH interventions and provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure mainstreaming of these key issues.
- Provide feedback to the field team and HO on key recommendations following completion of a technical visit.
- Participate in emergency assessments and/or the review of assessment reports and advise on the most appropriate way to ensure that the water, sanitation and hygiene needs can be addressed within any GOAL planned response.
- Participate in the setting up of emergency programmes as required and provide relevant technical training and practical support until appropriate staff can be recruited.
- Ensure the establishment of appropriate programmes and assist in the planning of an appropriate exit strategy from the outset of any emergency response in coordination with the Emergency Manager.
- Participate in the regular monitoring and periodic evaluation of GOAL’s water, sanitation and hygiene components of GOAL’s integrated country programmes.
- Assist in the development of common reporting frameworks and data-bases across country programmes in order to develop standardised M&E frameworks across country programmes.
- Develop links between the WASH components and other sectors of country programmes in order to promote GOAL’s integrated programme approach.
- Keep up to date with best practise and recent developments and disseminate to other members of the technical team and in-country management.
- Represent GOAL in external sectoral frameworks as appropriate-facilitate the exchange of technical information and identify opportunities for cooperative work and joint ventures with other agencies.
- Support GOAL in- country management in maintaining effective collaboration with donors and specifically build relationships with relevant focal points within donor organisations.
- Participate in relevant discussion groups as required in order to assess future policy development.
- Develop the capacity of the operations department to provide the relevant support in order to more effectively manage and support country programmes with WASH programmes.
- Support the recruitment, training and briefing of field WASH staff for relevant country programmes.
- Identify relevant water, sanitation and hygiene related courses both in-country and elsewhere and recommend appropriate staff to attend
- Relevant professional qualification (B.E., B.Sc.) with specific focus on water and sanitation (diploma, masters degree).
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience with at least 2 years working in developing countries.
- Experience in working with disadvantaged communities and involving them in participatory approaches.
- Experience in working on both water supply and sanitation programmes in developing countries and a strong academic and practical knowledge of both disciplines.
- Experience in the field of hygiene promotion and an appreciation of its importance.
- Familiarity with dealing with donor and government offices in relation to development programmes.
- Proficient in preparation of proposals and reports and having good writing, communication and computer skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Additional languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili,..)
- Expertise in geophysics, hydrogeology, drilling programmes.
- Experience in recruitment and personnel management.
Categories: Water And Sanitation
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