Health, Safety and Environment Officer, Contract Administrator / Engineer, Highways Engineers, Resident Engineers: Water and Sanitation Projects, Water and Sanitation Engineers

Title: Health, Safety and Environment Officer, Contract Administrator / Engineer, Highways Engineers, Resident Engineers: Water and Sanitation Projects, Water and Sanitation Engineers

Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Ltd wishes to recruit qualified persons for teh following positions Based in Nairobi Office: 

Health, Safety and Environment Officer
 

This Position will be based at road/bridge Construction Site. 

Candidate should have 10 years’ experience in the Health, Safety and Environment; after relevant graduation. 

Candidates to attach relevant registration / Accreditation Certificates.
 

Contract Administrator / Engineer
 

B.Sc. (Eng.) or equivalent, 15 years post-graduation appropriate experience in Design and Supervision of Roads, Registered Engineers with the EBK.

Candidates could alternatively be professional Quantity Surveyors with Experience in Supervision of Civil Works and Contract Administration.

Experience in Contract Management using FIDIC Red book and Yellow book Forms of Contract. 

Command of MS Office Suite and MS Project. 

This position is to be based in Nairobi Office.

Highways Engineers for Design and Supervision of Roads
 

B.Sc. (Eng.) or equivalent, 10 years post-graduation appropriate experience in Design and Supervision of Roads, Registered Engineers with the EBK and Experience in design of Roads using Civil 3D Software or other equivalent Software. 

This Position based in Nairobi Office

Resident Engineers: Water and Sanitation Projects
 

B.Sc (Eng.) in Civil Engineering, minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience in design and supervision of Water and Wastewater Projects and Registered with the Engineers’ Board of Kenya (Kenya) or ERB (Tanzania). 

Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office Suite and other Water & Wastewater Software.

This Position will be based in Mombasa City.

Water and Sanitation Engineers for Design and Supervision
 

B.Sc (Eng.) in Civil Engineering, minimum of 8 years post-graduation experience in design and supervision of Water and Wastewater Projects and Registered or Registerable with the Engineers’ Board of Kenya (Kenya) or ERB (Tanzania). 

Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office Suite and other Water & Wastewater Software. 

Based in Nairobi Office.

Apply through email, attaching detailed CV and Testimonials, and indicating Availability; to the email address below by 28th February, 2015.

Runji & Partners, Consulting Engineers Ltd
Email: careers@runji.co.ke
Web: www.runji.co.ke

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Project Officer-Water (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Project Officer- Water

Reports to: Programme Manager, WK

Location: Busia

Summary: 

The Project Officer will ensure that water and hygiene project is implemented effectively and in a timely fashion professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population in Teso North, specifically regions in Amagoro and Malaba.

Responsibilities

Research and Advice;

• Analyze research/study results and advice ICS management on the implementation of findings;
• Advising ICS management on total water, sanitation and hygiene aspects in broad coordination with other programmes;
• Ensure proper integration of knowledge and best practices around water marketing in rural context from other countries (health, legal aspects, technical, social).

Strategy;

• Develop a scaling up strategy for sustainable sanitation and hygiene in Kenya in cooperation with relevant actors in the field;
• Contribute knowledge and ideas to develop inclusive approaches and solutions, addressing the needs of different groups;
• Identify potential funding opportunities in cooperation with the programme manager and programme officer.

Project Implementation;

• Ensuring quality and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established ICS water programme principles;
• Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the local context;
• Deliver effective development results and ensure the high quality and timely completion of the deliverables and reports and progress against the agreed programme milestones and donor requirements.

Networking and Representation;

• Strengthen the relationship and cooperation with existing partners and donors in the WASH sector and identifying potential new partners/donors
• Representing ICS in stakeholder and other relevant meetings
• Promoting and reinforcing relationships with district and provincial technical authorities
• Ensuring correct MOUs are in place with relevant district/county stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Degree in water engineering, agricultural engineering, or other relevant training
• 3 years’ experience in managing water projects
• Training in water social enterprises management will be an asset
• Experience in community work and different cultural contexts
• Experience in cross-cultural settings
• Prior experience in commercial water schemes in Kenya

If you posses the above qualifications send your application to rorecruit@icsafrica.org.

For further details regarding vacancies, please visit our website www.icsafrica.org Deadline for submitting applications is 1st April 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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WASH Programme Manager, West Pokot County (1 position) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: WASH Programme Manager, West Pokot County (1 position)

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts.

From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by providing safe water and sustainable solution to hunger. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions.

Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001. Currently, ACF Kenya Mission is implementing Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River and Garissa counties, including Dadaab refugee camps.

Action Against Hunger has the following vacancies in the field of WASH:

WASH Programme Manager, West Pokot County (1 position)

ACF Kenya is looking for a dynamic, ambitious and innovative candidate with technical and managerial skills to lead a fast growing Water Sanitation and Hygiene program in West Pokot.

The role of the Program Manager will be to identify and implement high quality and relevant water, sanitation and hygiene activities with a high coverage, in line with the internationally accepted standards, ACF’s technical guidelines and by national policies.

The manager will directly report to the Head of Department and will oversee two WASH officers to carry out community assessments, technical surveys, construction of water points (such as piped networks, boreholes, and shallow wells), emergency interventions where required, scaling up sanitation, health promotion, partnerships/consortia/local NGOs, coordination at County level, monitoring and evaluation of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management (including staff and budget management)
• Identify needs and contribute to project formulation and evolution
• Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of WASH projects
• Contribute to program quality and accountability processes and measure program impact
• Participate in the coordination, representation, and partnerships of ACF in his/her area of intervention  including Counties and Sub Counties
• Contribute to knowledge capitalization and technical development in his/her sector
• Contribute to consultations on strategy and the positioning of the WASH Department Create synergies with other ACF programs in West Pokot (Nutrition, Resilience)

Qualifications and Experience

• At least Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/water engineering/structural engineering with extensive experience in water, sanitation and public health
• More than 5 years’ work experience in a humanitarian context, with a focus on long term and resilience building programming.
• Experience with emergency response programs
• Extensive experience in community project management including funds, monitoring and evaluation
• Good knowledge and experience in community mobilization, participation, capacity building
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and within strict time limits
• Ensure program integration with nutrition activities
• Knowledge on GIS, AutoCAD is desirable

Duration of contract:  12 months, renewable depending on funding availability and performance

Closing Date:  21st March 2014 by Close of Business 5pm. Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: recruit.ke@acf-international.org

Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.

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WATSAN Officers (2 Positions) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: WATSAN Officers (2 Positions)

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts.

From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by providing safe water and sustainable solution to hunger. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions.

Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001. Currently, ACF Kenya Mission is implementing Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River and Garissa counties, including Dadaab refugee camps.

Action Against Hunger has the following vacancies in the field of WASH:

WATSAN Officer-West Pokot County

WATSAN Officer-Tana River County

WATSAN Officer, West Pokot County (1 position) and Tana River County (1 position)

ACF Kenya is looking for a person who is flexible, self-motivated, ambitious, result oriented with technical skills in Water and Sanitation Projects.

The WATSAN Officer will directly oversee all construction activities related to water and sanitation in consultation with the County water and public health authorities.

The Officer will directly report to the WASH Program Manager and will supervise activities carried out by contractors or community members during assessments, technical surveys, construction of water points (such as piped networks, boreholes, and shallow wells) and sanitation facilities in schools to the agreed specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop water and sanitation projects plan
• Lead, supervise and manage construction activities through contracts and carry out community trainings
• Contribute to program quality and accountability processes
• Ensure program monitoring and reporting of WASH activities

Qualifications and Experience

• At least diploma in water/construction with extensive experience in water and sanitation field activities
• At least 3 years’ experience in development/construction of water systems/points and sanitation facilities in rural communities
• Experience in developing the BoQs, work plan, and good in conducting assessments
• Proven experience in developing project execution contracts and supervision
• Proven experience in conducting training using participatory adult learning methodologies
• Excellent reporting, organization, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work and coordinate with County authorities

Duration of contract:  12 months, renewable depending on funding availability and performance

Closing Date:  21st March 2014 by Close of Business 5pm. Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: recruit.ke@acf-international.org

Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.

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WASH Head of Department (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya March 2014)

Title: Wash Head of Department 

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Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992.

Currently, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on severe and moderate malnutrition, medical programs, food security and water & sanitation programs in Benadir, Bakol and Nugal regions.

ACF Somalia is currently for suitable candidates to fill the position of WASH Head of Department.

Purpose / Duties of the Role:

• The WASH Head of Department provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on WASH programming.
• The WASH HoD is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia WASH program and the integration of WASH activities within ACF Somalia. The provision of technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going WASH projects .
• Overall project development and management responsibilities for the WASH program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management.
• To develop ACF knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene education issues in Somalia.
• The holder of this post will also be required to establish and develop strong working relationships with key WASH stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organizations, private sector and other ACF country programs in the region.
• Forming strategic WASH alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners is also the responsibility of this position.

Requirements for the Position:

• A minimum of 5 years managing WASH programs with an I/NGO in various humanitarian context.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural WASH programs, preferably in Somalia .
• Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others.
• Solid experience with proposal development and reporting for our donors.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity.
• Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills
• Strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs.
• Readiness for extensive travels and stays in South-Central Somalia
• Knowledge of Somali language is a must.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 24th March, 2014, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Wash Coordinator (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Wash Coordinator 

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build localcapacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.WASH Coordinator/Kenyan nationals onlyJob Summary The WASH Coordinator will be responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance and implementation of activities/projects within the area of WASH. The incumbent is expected to play a lead role in designing and formulating appropriate project proposals and assistance activities to be incorporated into the relevant country programs of International Medical Corps.

Moreover, he/she will support the Country Team in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technical WASH interventions. These will have a strong link to other health and nutrition activities.The WASH coordinator will work under the supervision of the Kenya Technical/Program Director, with a technical reporting line to the Global WASH Advisor, and coordinate his/her activities with relevant technical sectors in the country.

Essential Responsibilities 

Strategy and Policy

• Contribute to the development of International Medical Corps’ Global WASH Strategy
• Provide support on the development, review, update and dissemination of internationally accepted standards, policies, guidelines within International Medical Corps and among partners
• Represent International Medical Corps in relevant national and sub-national coordination meetings, and assessment missions as appropriate

Program Coordination/Implementation

• Where and as needed, contribute to production of proposals for new projects through assessments, analysis, and recommendations for priority interventions
• Lead the internal cross-sectoral coordination (WASH field teams, nutrition, health, M&E…) to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the WASH interventions
• Be the overall lead for the implementation of International Medical Corps WASH projects.
• Work closely with the senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grant
• Compile regular reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
• Regularly update country office on progression of interventions as per protocol
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies’ efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed

Human Resources Management

• Assist in the hiring and development of qualified technical program staff • Supervise technical staff to ensure smooth and effective operations
• Pro-actively maintain open lines of communications with all field staff

Training/ Capacity Building

• Determine training needs for subordinate WASH staff, and propose identified training opportunities to Program Director for selected field staff
• Regularly disseminate technical resources from HQ, and ensure timely feedback to field staff are shared on relevant national developments in the WASH sector
• Ensure that lessons learnt exercises are carried out as part of each project, and feed results back to Global WASH Advisor

Emergency Response

• Being deployed for emergency response as directed by the Country Director, carry out needs assessments and support the ERT to develop a strategic, complementary WASH response

Security

• Collaborate with security officer/Country Director in order to maintain security of health staff in the field
• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies by WASH staff

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering and/or in a relevant field of study
• Seven to ten years’ experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH interventions with proven experience of implementing WASH development projects and hygiene promotion, of which at least three years in the Horn of Africa. Knowledge and previous working experience in ASAL area
• Proven experience in the strengthening and coordination of technical teams
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Profound knowledge of public health linkages to WASH
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision making and leadership skills
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY including the C.V. and contact details of 3 referees not later than COB on Friday, 14th February, 2014 to the HR Manager at KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

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WASH OFFICERS (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Position Title: WASH Officers – Health and Nutrition Program

Duty Stations: Marsabit

Reporting to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Contract Period: January  to  30th June 2014

Application closing date: 9th January 2014

FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry), a Christian Relief and Development NGO – with offices in Marsabit, Sololo, Meru , Isiolo and Nairobi seeks to recruit for the following urgent  positions for the Marsabit office. – WASH Officer – Health and Nutrition Program – 1 position

Mission Statement 

God called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide.  In order to accomplish this vision, FH seeks to walk with churches, leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations

Link the HINI components of Health and Nutrition to WASH program

Provide technical support to  rehabilitation of water sources at feeding centres  (rehabilitation or protection of shallow wells, rehabilitation of motorised borehole supplies, extension of pipelines & construction , rehabilitation of distribution points like tap stands, water kiosks etc.)

Oversee construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure and early recovery to combat recurrent drought

Technical support to Construction or rehabilitation of gender sensitive sanitation facilities and community at large

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

Must be a committed Christian and willing to support FH/Kenya Vision and Mission statement.

BSc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a reputable institution.

Minimum of 3 years working in community based WASH program in an NGO set up.

Highly motivated, self starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions

Proficiency in computer skills is a must

Attention to details and high level of accuracy

Practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,

P O Box 14978, 00800,

Nairobi

or email address: hr_fhkenya@fh.org.

NB: We desire to fill these positions immediately; , therefore short listing will be done as CVs are received and interviews will be conducted within short notice.

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PROJECT OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Project Officer – Social (PO)

Programme: Mombasa Water Operators (WOP) Partnership

Staff Category: National

Base: Mombasa, Kenya

Reporting To: Project Manager – Mombasa (PM)

Background: 

WSUP is a non-profit partnership between the private sector, NGOs and research institutions focused on solving the global problem of inadequate water and sanitation in low-income urban communities. WSUP brings lasting solutions to low-income areas by working in partnership with service providers including water utilities, local authorities and businesses, and the communities they serve.

WSUP strengthens the capacity of service providers to deliver sustainable city-wide water and sanitation services, promote good hygiene and raise the environmental standards of low income communities. WSUP achieves this through supporting the adoption and replication of effective, sustainable and scalable models and institutional capacity development for pro-poor urban water and sanitation services by service providers and/or national governments. Additionally, WSUP empowers service providers to mobilise investment finance for pro-poor service scale-up and promotes successful approaches globally.

WSUP has a Kenya Country Programme office in Nairobi, with key focus on project sites in Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and Mombasa. As part of the Water Operating Partnership (WOP) for improving water services in Mombasa, WSUP is working on the development and the execution of an Informal Settlement Strategy within the Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company jurisdiction, and the subsequent capacity building support to the Informal Settlements Department within MOWASCO.

Main Responsibilities:

On behalf of the WOP team, lead in community participation processes that will lead to successful WASH project implementation and local capacity development

Identify consumer issues, needs and constraints and develop effective strategies that ensure active participation in all project activities and enhancing ownership and sustainability

Develop and implement strategic neighbourhood outreach plans for water supply improvement, sanitation marketing and health/hygiene behaviour change project components

Lead in developing and updating communication materials for improving community engagement processes and WASH knowledge

Provide advice and support to local entrepreneurs, community groups and beneficiaries towards active and sustainable participation in management of new and upgraded services

Ensure necessary liaison with government ministries, municipalities, civil society partners, communities, businesses and contractors at grassroots level

Organize community meetings, visibility events and targeted awareness campaigns

Assist in project communication, monitoring, evaluation and learning activities

Prepare and timely submit progress and other reports to the PM as required

Perform other duties as assigned by PM.

Personal Specification 

A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in community development studies, public health , sociology, social work or related field

A minimum of 4 years of demonstrable competence and experience in working and organising communities during implementation and capacity support phases. A good understanding of the urban water and sanitation sector is an added advantage

Demonstrable creativity in working with diverse sets of community-based organizations, residents and stakeholders

Experience in community meetings facilitation and conflict management is a requirement.

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Swahili is a must. Knowledge of any of the local indigenous languages will be an added advantage.

Excellent writing, oral, interpersonal and self-organization skills required

Should possess and demonstrate excellent report and proposal writing skills.

Should be a team player, driven by own initiative, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision

Cross cultural/religious sensitivity and tolerance should be strongly demonstrable

Application:

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated Kenyan professional. The successful person will be based at Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company head office situated along Mikindani Street.

To apply for this position, please see the WSUP and Mowasco websites http://www.wsup.com/vacancies/index.htm,  http://www.mombasawater.co.ke/index.php/careers and send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to wsupkenya@wsup.com and recruitment@mombasawater.co.ke

Applications for this position will close on Monday, December 2nd, 2013. WSUP is an equal opportunities employer. CVs will not be accepted and WSUP does not use agencies.

NOTE: It is WSUP’s policy to appoint nationals to staff its country programme offices. This position is only available for Kenyan citizens or those with valid work documents. Please do not only apply if you do not fulfil this requirement.

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