Project Officer – WASH Job in Mutonguni Kenya


Job Title: Project Officer – WASH
Country: Kenya
Location: Mutonguni
Closing Date: June 20 2012
Purpose of the position:
The position supports the successful implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Interventions to contribute to child wellbeing outcomes.
Specifically the WASH Project Officer will guide and supervise implementation of emergency WASH projects in IPAs, support development of staff and community capacity building in WASH, participate in mobilization of WASH resources and ensure implementation is done in close collaboration with WV Kenya staff, the local community, the Kenyan government and other relevant agencies.
Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
·         Diploma /Degree in Water Engineering, Water supply or Hydrogeology or a related field.
·         A minimum of five years (Diploma) and 2 years (Degree level) experience in working/programming in either emergency/relief or development including managing community based water projects with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
·         Experience in project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and information management.
·         Experience in supervising, training, and coaching  staff
·         Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
·         Knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes as an added advantage
·         Ability to conduct community WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities.
·         Proposal/concept paper writing skills for fund raising.
Job Details     
How to Apply     
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than June 20th, 2012.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.