Job Title: Project Manager - Water Projects
Level: Supervisory
Location: Nairobi with frequent travels to rural areas
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Our Client is a leading
social business which employs modern technology to provide individuals with an
access to clean energy and safe drinking water as well as other basic products
and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the
implementation of pilot projects and follow-up on projects in remote
regions in Kenya with a special focus on the identification, selection and
preparation of suitable project sites
- Engage in
publicity work addressing the relevant players in the public sector as
well as the donor community in order to increase the visibility and
reputation of the company.
- Develop/ expand
a network of contacts to relevant stakeholders, especially in the water,
energy, and rural development sectors
- Provide support
with the identification and realization of opportunities for funding and
cooperation.
- Coordinate the
activities in Kenya with the Head Office and further project partners
Qualifications and Skills
Desired
- A degree in a
technical field, ideally in the water sector
- A minimum of 5
years experience in project management
- Experience
working in the water sector and with communities, Good knowledge of
Western and Nairobi regions is desired
- Well versed in
collaboration with actors in international development and/ or the
international donor community.
- Well-informed
about the Kenyan water sector, relevant stakeholders and the relevant
regulatory frameworks on all levels.
- Good
understanding of the social and political processes as well as the
administrative procedures in Kenya.
- Experience,
contacts and skills in the areas of energy, retail, education and
training, health, rural development, international development and/ or
(social) entrepreneurship would be an asset.
- Have strong
communication and networking skills as well as an entrepreneurial mindset
with a proven interest in international development cooperation.
How to Apply
Please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Project Manager - Water projects)
to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 28th September 2016.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.