WASH Engineer Job in Marsabit


Re- advertised (those who applied earlier need not apply)

Job Title:
 WASH Engineer
 
Department: WASH Department
 
Reports To: WASH Coordinator
 
Closing date for applications: 15th May, 2013
 

Contract Length: 2 Years
 
Position Location: Marsabit, with frequent travel
     
Job Purpose

 
Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Engineer will be directly involved in ensuring that all WASH interventions are implemented in a timely, qualitative manner and as per required standards

Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Design of WASH facilities.
  • Prepare tender documents and bills of quantities.
  • Supervise construction of water and sanitation facilities.
  • Coordinate community training on operation and maintenance.
  • Prepare technical reports and other reports as required
  • Coordinate the documentation and dissemination of lesson learnt, best practices and success stories from the projects
  • Conduct   technical studies which include feasibility studies, water quality testing and monitoring   and environmental studies among others.
  • Provide technical supervision on WASH activities at the field office and ensure quality technical implementation.
  • Ensure quality of WASH materials delivered by suppliers is of high standard.
  • Provide support supervision to WASH technicians and the hygiene promotion team to implement high quality WASH interventions.
  • Facilitate WASH trainings to beneficiaries and partners in the field location.
Qualifications and Experience
  • A university degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering or or Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent understanding of project management is a mandatory educational requirement.
  • At least five  years’ practical experience and demonstrable expertise in design  construction of water and sanitation systems especially in arid situations in the NGO set up or Engineering consultancy firm
  • Demonstrable experience in development and interpretation of Bills of Quantities, working drawings and civil works supervision.
  • The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
  • Excellent computer skills are a must and understanding of Engineering softwares and GIS software is desirable.
  • Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial level and government staff.
  • The incumbent should also be at ease in working with local people and have the ability to manage cultural sensitivities.
  • Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and communities on WASH systems.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field
  • Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and a proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
  • Good written and spoken English.
  • Work with minimum supervision, team leader and player.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications indicating the expected salary, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya, 
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi  

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org 

latest by 15th May, 2013.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted