Water Officer / Technician Job in Mwingi Kenya


The Adventist Development & Relief Agency (ADRA) Kenya is a faith-based International Non-Governmental Organization with a presence in more than 120 Countries Worldwide.

ADRA is looking for suitable qualified individual to fill the position of 
Water Officer / Technician in it’s Mwingi Emergency Project.

The successful candidate will be based in Mwingi and will be reporting to the Project Manager.

Contract Period: Seven (7) months

Job Summary: To manage/supervise Watsan activities ensuring good quality work in line with recognized standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Construction supervision and Monitoring
  • Contract Tendering and management
  • Reporting and Representation
  • Training of Water Committees
  • Preparing training programs and conduct training for community and village based pump-mechanics
  • Provide technical support to other project staff of the project.
  • Coordinate and monitor project implementation and ensure timely implementation of all Watsan activities
  • Develop and compile high quality narrative and technical reports of Watsan
  • Ensure the smooth daily operations of the water ,sanitation and hygiene project
  • Support any Watsan fundraising activity
Qualification & Experience:
  • Degree /Diploma from a recognized university in Water Management & Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Watsan activities in development context
  • Good experience in water works
  • Experience in Development with Skills in Community Capacity Building.
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
Applications should be sent to adra.kenya@adrakenya.org by email latest on 3rd February 2012 and should include 3 references and a testimonial from the applicant’s religious leader.

Salary and benefits are negotiable

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

P.O. Box 76273-00508, 
Yaya Towers. 
Telephone: 0722-697888/0733-600013.

Email: adra.kenva@adrakenya.org