Senior Programme Officer Jobs in Nairobi - Water Services Trust Fund

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Position: Senior Programme Officer, Water Services 

Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field

Ref: WSTF/SS3/2011/2

The Senior Programme Officer, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the Water Services Trust Fund, will be in-charge of the water supply and sanitation investment portfolio.

The Senior Programme Officer will be leading a small team of professionals in the water services investment window.

Specific duties and Responsibilities:

Project Design Work
  • Identifying needs and undertaking research on investigations in water supply and sanitation services
  • Setting out the rural water and sanitation project selection criteria for rural water services financing window
  • Assist in the resource mobilization activities by preparing project proposals, promoting the WSTF investment partners.
Investment
  • Coordinating the WSTF rural water services investment portfolio. Preparation of the disbursements and reporting on results.
  • Developing both short and long-term investment strategies and plans for water supply and sanitation.
  • Liaise and communicate to the implementing partners
  • Undertake the proper appraisal and verification of project proposals.
  • Monitoring the implementation of all investments in liaison with Water Services Board and other stakeholders to ensure compliance to technical, social, cultural and financial standards.
  • Follow up the cross cutting issues.
  • Preparation of timely reports and project briefs for presentation to the stakeholders.
  • Prepare and facilitate technical evaluation missions and audits.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the CEO from time to time.
Management
  • Management of staff and consultants
Qualification/Key Competency;
  • B. Sc Civil Engineering. A post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
  • Registration with a professional body
  • 7 years experience, 5 of which must be at a senior position in the water sector
  • Possess management skills
  • Knowledge of the rural water services and community based project management
  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation procedures
  • Knowledge of the ISO 9001:2008 certification process, added advantage
  • Computer skills: excellent EXCEL, optional GIS programmes
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, email (all soft copies should be in MS Word) or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone/cell phone numbers to:

Chief Executive Officer
Water Services Trust Fund
P O Box 49699

Email: info@wstfkenya.org

To be received not later than 17th June, 2011 Close of Business.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those who applied need not re-apply


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