Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights
organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 40
countries around the world.
Save the children in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.
We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of WASH Technician to be based in Wajir South Office.
Job Purpose
In liaison with the WASH Manager, the WASH Engineer and the
hygiene promotion teams, the WASH technician will be directly involved in the
day to day field implementation of the proposed interventions aimed at
Improving Water and Sanitation systems and promoting safe hygiene practices in
the selected sites.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- To
carry out a rapid WASH needs assessment to identify new needs and
harmonise with the proposed WASH activities.
- To
work closely with the WASH Manager and WASH Engineer and ministries of
Public Works and Public Health and Sanitation to design the most
appropriate water systems including storage, treatment and distribution
for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems as highlighted in
the proposal.
- To
work closely with the WASH Manager and WASH Engineer to select, design and
implement the most appropriate forms of sanitation system, in consultation
with the ministries of public health and public works, which includes
excreta disposal, refuse disposal, and drainage as highlighted in the
proposal.
- To
provide close supervision of all construction works in the field.
- Conduct
field measurements and prepare and maintain detailed works reports on a
regular basis or upon request from the line manager.
- To
liaise closely with the government line ministries throughout the
planning, design and implementation stages of the Water and Sanitation
activities.
- Work
closely with the SC program teams to integrate water and sanitation
programming across all sectors.
- Train
and mentor communities on basic and effective usage and maintenance of
water supply systems and sanitation facilities.
- Work
in close coordination with other members of project staff, relevant
government line ministries and other organisations.
- Participate
in WASH coordination meetings
- To
consistently seek technical guidance from and provide feedback and report
regularly to the WASH Engineer.
- As
other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Personal Specification
Essential
- A
minimum of a Higher National Diploma in any discipline relating to Water
and Sanitation Engineering is the necessary educational requirement. A
degree will be an added advantage.
- At
least two years’ practical experience in appropriate water supplies,
sanitation and hygiene promotion in the NGO set up. It is desirable that
some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes and/or in
ASAL districts.
- The
ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting
the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
- Diplomacy,
tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial
and, on occasions, government staffs. The post holder should also be at
ease in working with local people.
- Proven
capacity to supervise, train and coach staff, Ministry of Health and
community volunteers
- Willingness
and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult
and frustrating working conditions
- Prepared
to live and work in an uncertain security environment
- Ability
and willingness to travel and stay in the field
- Well
developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible
in demanding situations.
- Good
written and spoken English is essential.
- Sympathy
with the aims and objectives of Save the Children.
Desirable
The post holder should have a good understanding of the public
health needs of poor rural and urban communities and of appropriate ways of
tackling them.
He/she must be aware of and sensitive to the particular needs of
women and children in this context.
If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
The Recruiting Manager,
Save The Children, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 21st August, 2012.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be
done as CVs are received.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.