Vacancy
in Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) Project
Land
O’Lakes International Development Division has applied, since 1981, an
integrated approach to international economic development that capitalizes on
our company’s 90 years as a leading farm-to-market agribusiness.
We use
our practical experience and in-depth knowledge to facilitate market-driven
business solutions that generate economic growth, improve health and nutrition,
and alleviate poverty.
Position: Water and Infrastructure
Officer, KSALES
Reporting
to the Water and Infrastructure Advisor, the Water and Infrastructure Officer
will support ongoing implementation works in the six counties.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Support
Local Implementing Partners in mapping and preparation of requisite
documentation including, designs, drawings and bills of quantities for
water and livestock infrastructure for sub grants.
- Supervise
and inspect construction/rehabilitation works of water and other livestock
infrastructure to ensure compliance with sub award specifications.
- Review
implementation schedules in line with Sub-award conditions to ensure
timely delivery of outputs and closeout of Sub-award under implementation
by Local Implementing Partners (LIPs).
- Supervise
and monitor ongoing capacity building activities of Water Users
Associations (WUAs) on a regular basis.
- Verify
completion of rehabilitated water and livestock infrastructure works.
Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in preferable Civil or Agricultural Engineering
- Demonstrate
minimum 3 year post qualification experience in design and construction
supervision of water and livestock production, marketing and processing
infrastructure.
- Understanding
of livestock value chain
- Experience
in capacity building of water users associations community based
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Must
be eager to work in village locations. Seventy-five percent of time will
be spent outside of the office.
To
apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the link:https://lol.avature.net/Careers/SearchJobs/Kenya no later than Friday July 22, 2016.