Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia
since early 2004 and has since expanded its Horn of Africa Programme to Kenya
in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with
displaced populations. NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by
the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. NRC offers a
comprehensive response for Refugees, returnees and IDPs of high need,
addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and
water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through
NRC’s five core competences; Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods,
WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
Reporting to the WASH Project Officer , the WASH Assistant
–Laboratory Technologist will ensure that water quality services and
intervention are carried out as required to ensure that Persons of Concerns
consume water which is safe from disease causing organisms.
Civil Engineer
Duties for the Civil Engineer Job
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Analyze survey reports, maps,
drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic
data to plan projects.
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Plan and design transportation or
hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government
standards, using design software and drawing tools.
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Compute load and grade requirements,
water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design
specifications.
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Inspect project sites to monitor
progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or
sanitation standards.
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Direct construction, operations, and
maintenance activities at project site.
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Direct or participate in surveying to
lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to
guide construction.
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Estimate quantities and cost of
materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility.
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Prepare or present public reports, such
as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and
right-of-way descriptions.
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Test soils and materials to determine
the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
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Conduct any other duties as may be
assigned by the WASH Project Officer or the WASH Coordinator
Civil Engineer Job Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in civil
engineering from a recognized university or a Higher National Diploma from
recognized national Polytechnic
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In-depth skills and knowledge in all
aspects of engineering
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Understanding of Water , Sanitation
and Hygiene promotion interventions
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Minimum of 2 years’ of relevant
experience, at least 1 years in Humanitarian or working as construction
officer, site supervisor/engineer, WASH Officer – construction or engineering
or relevant position and experience
How to Apply
Click on this link to apply before 30th January 2017.
Project Assistant
Duties for the Project Assistant Job
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Disseminate country of origin
information at the Integrated return help desk.
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Maintain confidential records of
beneficiary information and attendance at the Return help desk.
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Conduct housing, land and property
rights awareness for returnees.
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Conduct mine risk awareness for
returnees.
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Conduct Group Information sessions,
participate in radio talk back shows and in drafting of radio spot messages.
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Assist in mobilization and creating
awareness among beneficiaries on the Voluntary repatriation process
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Provide information and counselling
on areas of return, legal identity and HLP
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Identify any protection concerns of
returnees or refugees visiting return help desk and refer to appropriate
partner organization for assistance.
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Compile daily, weekly, bi-weekly and
monthly data of people provided with information, HLP rights awareness and mine
risk awareness.
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Capture the data of returnees and
their chosen area of return.
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Participate in ICLA continuous
assessments, mapping and investigation
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Supervise data collection during ICLA
surveys and assessments
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Any other task relevant to the
position as requested by the line manager.
Project Assistant Job Qualifications
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University Degree or Diploma in Law
with 2 years project implementation experience.
How to Apply
Click on this link to apply before 30th January 2017.
Laboratory Technologist
Duties for the Laboratory
Technologist Job
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Perform water sampling as per the
Ministry of Health, code of regulations, Government chemist and Water Resources
Management Authority regulations
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Record and maintain all records
related to water quality sampling.
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Prepare and organize water sampling
bottles, containers, and related tracking documents; collect water
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Samples from boreholes, distribution
systems, and at households
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Deliver water samples to the laboratory
for analysis; ensure the required documentation for each sample is complete and
correct; monitor sampling schedules daily to ensure the timely completion of
sampling.
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Inspect sample sites and perform
repairs or upgrades, as needed.
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Monitor sampling supplies and
maintain adequate inventory to maintain the sampling program
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Review statistical data for
regulatory compliance; organize and compile water quality lab reports; store
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Data both in hard copy and digital
formats.
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Review and analyze existing, pending,
and potential potable and recycled water quality regulations.
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Liaise with the Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer in compilation of monthly WMS reports
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Raise the necessary Procurement
Request related to water quality Laboratory and ensure that water treatment
chemicals and reagents are always available
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Conduct any other duties as may be
assigned by the WASH Project Coordinator or the WASH Core competency Specialist
or the Area Manager
Laboratory Technologist Job
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or
Diploma in Laboratory Training as a Technologist from Kenya Medical Training
College with a bias on Water quality control
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In-depth skills and knowledge in
Water quality control/Analysis
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Understanding of WHO drinking water
standards guidelines.
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Minimum of 2 years’ of relevant
experience, at least 1 years in Humanitarian or working in water quality
control laboratory as Laboratory Technologist, Water Laboratory Technician or
Water Quality Analyst
How to Apply
Click on this link to apply before 30th January 2017.