Qualification/ Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university or a Higher National Diploma from recognized national Polytechnic
- Knowledge and skills in use of engineering design softwares; AutoCAD, ArchiCad, and related Add-Ons – MANDATORY
- In-depth skills and knowledge in all aspects of engineering
- Understanding of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion interventions
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken);
Essential Knowledge, skills, and Experience
- Not less than 3 years’ experience of WASH projects. Experience in ASAL Counties will be an added advantage
- Good Project Cycle Management, reporting and documentation skills
- Experience in working in unsecure zones with knowledge in Standard Operation Procedures
- Knowledge of International and National Standards/policies governing WASH programmes i.e SPHERE and Water Act 2002
- Experience in solar systems, boreholes, shallow well development works
- Proven WASH project implementation and management skills
- Experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals,
- Experience of INGOs system in the same field,
- Experience in developing linkages with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders,
- Experience of working in culturally sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and analysis
- Proven technical competencies in planning, design, and implementation of WASH programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
- Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in emergency and development settings and good team leadership,
- Positive and ability to build consensus in problem solving,
A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.
Location: 100% Wajir
Job Field: Programmes
Islamic Relief Kenya is currently focusing on three major themes: Sustainable Community Empowerment, Food security and livelihoods, Disaster Risk reduction (DRR); and Inclusive and protection
Tana River Integrated WASH and Education Services (TARIWE) is an integrated project that focuses on two major Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4&6. The project aims at improving the quality of education in Tana River County through infrastructure development and enhancing learning environment while at the same time improve access to clean and safe water to the community for domestic and livestock use at all seasons.
Islamic Relief Kenya in pursuit to support and strengthen its operations, seeks to employ motivated, hardworking, and pro-active individuals to fill in the following position.
JOB PURPOSE
The WASH & Environment Officer will be responsible for the Planning, Design, and Implementation of all Civil and Structural activities/interventions of the project. The officer is responsible for the supervision of the technical team (if any), contractors/consultants and furthermore contribute to assist the organization in the technical supervision of WASH/Environment & related activities; and specifically support the Project Coordinator with the overall technical field support for the planning and coordination of construction and rehabilitation works. Including: -
- To assist in designing, organizing, planning, following up and supervising all the technical field activities of the projects regarding WASH, Environment & other structural works-construction and rehabilitation works.
- To liaise and coordinate all the technical activities related to construction and rehabilitation works in the field with the local authorities, Partners, the community representatives and other agencies and stakeholders engaged in these sectors across the project sites.
- To manage, guide and supervise the technical WASH/Environment team, Contractors and Consultants.
Education Qualifications and language
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university or a Higher National Diploma from recognized national Polytechnic
- Knowledge and skills in use of engineering design softwares; AutoCAD, ArchiCad, and related Add-Ons – MANDATORY
- In-depth skills and knowledge in all aspects of engineering
- Understanding of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion interventions
- Excellent English language skills (written and spoken);
Essential Knowledge, skills, and Experience
- Not less than 3 years’ experience of WASH projects. Experience in ASAL Counties will be an added advantage
- Good Project Cycle Management, reporting and documentation skills
- Experience in working in unsecure zones with knowledge in Standard Operation Procedures
- Knowledge of International and National Standards/policies governing WASH programmes i.e SPHERE and Water Act 2002
- Experience in solar systems, boreholes, shallow well development works
- Proven WASH project implementation and management skills
- Experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals,
- Experience of INGOs system in the same field,
- Experience in developing linkages with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders,
- Experience of working in culturally sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and analysis
- Proven technical competencies in planning, design, and implementation of WASH programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
- Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in emergency and development settings and good team leadership,
- Positive and ability to build consensus in problem solving,
- A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.
Desirable Knowledge, skills, and Experience
- Programmatic expertise on the following themes: Integrated Sustainable Programmes, humanitarian interventions, DRR, gender issues, conflict, sustainable livelihoods etc
- Experience of working and providing support from a distance
- Strong computer skills (Design Packages, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point, MS Project, SPSS).
- Sympathetic with aims, values & objectives of Islamic Relief.
Note: Please note that this recruitment, shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.