World Concern International, a Christian Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit a qualified and competent person for the position of a water engineer to be based at Somalia/Somaliland and Nairobi on a one year initial contract with possibility of renewal.
Position overall objective: To fundraise for, and implement Donor funded community based Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Programs under the direction of the Country Director and in collaboration and co-ordination with the local community, the relevant government ministries and the respective Donor(s).
Major Responsibilities:
Position overall objective: To fundraise for, and implement Donor funded community based Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Programs under the direction of the Country Director and in collaboration and co-ordination with the local community, the relevant government ministries and the respective Donor(s).
Major Responsibilities:
- To collaborate with the District Water Officers and target communities in implementing the Programs and using community participatory method, identify specific locations of the structures that need to be rehabilitated or constructed as per the approved grants.
- To supervise the rehabilitation and construction of approved water and sanitation structures in strict adherence to the government regulations and the SPHERE standards.
- To co-ordinate and network with the line ministry, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Community Based Organizations and NGOs working in the respective target areas.
- To create, mobilize and train local water committees in participatory construction and maintenance of community based water and sanitation facilities.
- To prepare and review all contracts to be awarded to vendors of goods and services related to the WatSan Programs before presenting them for approval.
- To prepare financial and narrative progress reports on the implementation of the WatSan Programs as per the approved Grants Compliance Plans and carry out any other official duties as may be assigned by the Country Director or his designee
Qualifications and Experience:
- University degree in Water Engineering or related field with at least three years experience in a similar position. Alternatively, a Diploma holder from a recognized institution with a minimum of five years experience in a similar position.
- Familiarity with implementing Donor funded Programs will be required.
- Experience working with an NGO or UN agencies an added advantage.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.
Those who will not have heard from us by 15th October, 2010 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Address:
Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box 61333 - 00200
Nairobi
Email:worldconcernhr@wcdro.org
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