Project
# / Name: Garissa and Tana River Emergency Response
Position Title: WASH Project Coordinator(2 Positions)
Position End Date: July 2012
Duty Station: Hola
Reports To: WASH Program Manager
Job Summary
The Garissa and Tana River Emergency Response aims to address both the immediate and long-term water security and access issues in these regions.
The main responsibilities will include coordinating the rehabilitation of water
pans in conjunction with a team of local WASH Construction Supervisors and
Technicians, while assisting with data entry and reporting across all WASH
program areas.Position Title: WASH Project Coordinator(2 Positions)
Position End Date: July 2012
Duty Station: Hola
Reports To: WASH Program Manager
Job Summary
The Garissa and Tana River Emergency Response aims to address both the immediate and long-term water security and access issues in these regions.
Key
Responsibilities
- Conduct
surveying and assessments of existing water pans
- Provide
guidance for WASH Construction Supervisors and Technicians in the
rehabilitation of water pans
- Mobilize
communities for Cash-for-Work water pan rehabilitation and manage the
disbursement of cash for said activities
- Ensure
water activities comply with appropriate national and international
standards
- Train
local WASH committees on the management, operation, and maintenance of
water infrastructure
- Monitor,
analyze, and report on water quantity and quality data
- In
coordination with Community Health Workers and Hygiene Promoters, monitor
household water information to include water consumption (liters/person/day)
and household water quality
- Conduct
water quality assessments and disinfect sources as required
- Write
routine progress reports and keep WASH Program Manager informed
- Assist
with data entry and analysis of baseline and endline WASH surveys
- Assist
the WASH Program Manager in writing month-end reports
- Conduct
monitoring and evaluation of WASH program activities
- Manage
all data collected for WASH program activities
- Abide
by and work in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse principles
- With
a generous and serving spirit assist co-workers to perform any tasks,
duties, or responsibilities for the benefit of the ministry of Samaritan’s
Purse
Education / Experience Preferred
- University
degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental
Engineering
- 2
to 3 years previous experience working on the rehabilitation of water pans
Skills Required
- Experience
in community mobilization.
- A
desire to work with and train local staff and community WASH committees
- Be
a team player with good communication skills
- Excellent
computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Be
fully conversant in the SPHERE standards
- Be
fluent in English and Kiswahili
If you are interested in this position please send your C.V only
and an application letter to hr@spkenya.org
Application deadline: Friday, 10th February 2012
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Application deadline: Friday, 10th February 2012
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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