Job Title: Project Officer – WASH
Ref: WASH 2017/6-09
Job Location: Kilifi and Kwale County
Reports To:Emergency
Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year
Availability: Immediate
Background: The
Archdiocese of Mombasa cover Mombasa, Kwale, Taita taveta and part of Kilifi
County.
It covers 30,432 square
kilometers with a population of 2,983, 693 in the four Counties. Catholic
Archdiocese of Mombasa implements Humanitarian, Social and emergency activities
through Caritas Commission.
Caritas mission is to “To
promote sustainable community development, justice and human dignity for the
most vulnerable members in the Mombasa Archdiocese through integrative
humanitarian and economic interventions”
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.
The Catholic identity is at
the heart of CRS’ mission and operations. CRS welcomes as a part of its staff
and partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share values and
commitment to serving those in need.
In response to the drought emergency in Kilifi and Kwale Counties, the Archdiocese of Mombasa in partnership with CRS intends to provide support to the affected populations.
In response to the drought emergency in Kilifi and Kwale Counties, the Archdiocese of Mombasa in partnership with CRS intends to provide support to the affected populations.
Interventions will
concentrate on emergency livestock and WASH, natural resources management and
agricultural livelihoods.
Primary Function: The Project Officer - WASH will lead the implementation and monitoring of all emergency WASH activities in Kilifi and Kwale Counties.
Primary Function: The Project Officer - WASH will lead the implementation and monitoring of all emergency WASH activities in Kilifi and Kwale Counties.
The Officer will work closely
with CRS project staff to ensure the use of technically appropriate
implementation approaches and reporting, consistent with donor requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Work closely
with the Caritas Mombasa emergency project staff to conduct community
needs assessments.
- Lead the
identification and design of WASH related infrastructure, while working
closely with relevant line ministries to ensure all appropriate approvals
are sort.
- Offer
technical support in the engagement of civil works contractors.
- Supervise WASH
construction including pipeline extensions, borehole rehabilitation and
small scale irrigation scheme.
- Work closely
with emergency maintenance teams to coordinate emergency repair of water
points.
- Lead hygiene
promotion activities and ensure close collaboration with County Public
Health Officers.
- Train water user’s
associations/management groups on sustainable management of water schemes.
- Work closely
with local WASH suppliers and artisans to establish a sustainable goods
and services supply chain for water schemes.
- Establish and
sustain hygiene promotion in selected schools in the target
communities.
- Prepare
construction site briefs, trip reports, hygiene and sanitation promotion
activity reports and offer input for the compilation of periodic donor
reports.
- Actively
participate in periodic project review and learning meetings.
- Collect all
WASH related monitoring and evaluation data and ensure consistent updating
of M&E worksheets.
- Contribute to
the work plan review and monthly cash forecasting.
Key Working Relationships
Internal:
- Caritas
Director.
- Emergency
Coordinator.
- Agriculture
and Livelihoods Officer.
- Finance and
procurement departments.
External:
- CRS’ emergency
project staff.
- Local and
international NGOs implementing WASH activities in the County.
- County
government relevant departments.
Qualifications
- Higher
National Diploma in Civil or Water or Environmental Engineering or any
other related field. A degree will be an added advantage.
- 3 years’
experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programing preferably in Arid
and Semi-Arid regions in Kenya.
- Experience in
design and construction supervision of water supply system.
- Experience in
sanitation and hygiene promotion.
- Advanced
computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel,
etc.) and basic working knowledge of CAD software.
- Demonstrated
ability to work in partnership with local communities and County
governments as appropriate.
- Ability to
prioritize multiple work demands in high-stress environments and work
effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive
list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the
position.
Job Title: Project Officer -
Agriculture & Livestock
Ref: Agriliv 2017/6-09
Location: Kilifi and Kwale
Reports to:Emergency Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year
Availability: Immediate
Location: Kilifi and Kwale
Reports to:Emergency Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year
Availability: Immediate
Background: The Archdiocese of
Mombasa cover Mombasa, Kwale, Taita Taveta and part of Kilifi County.
It covers 30,432 square
kilometers with a population of 2,983, 693 in the four Counties. Catholic
Archdiocese of Mombasa implements Humanitarian, Social and emergency activities
through Caritas Commission.
Caritas mission is to “To
promote sustainable community development, justice and human dignity for the
most vulnerable members in the Mombasa Archdiocese through integrative
humanitarian and economic interventions”
Catholic Relief Services
(CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist
the poor and vulnerable overseas. The Catholic identity is at the heart of CRS’
mission and operations.
CRS welcomes as a part of its
staff and partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share
values and commitment to serving those in need.
In response to the drought
emergency in Kilifi and Kwale Counties, the Archdiocese of Mombasa in
partnership with CRS intends to provide support to the affected
populations.
Interventions will
concentrate on emergency livestock and WASH, natural resources management and
agricultural livelihoods.
Primary Function: The Project Officer will coordinate and monitor all emergency project activities including emergency livestock interventions (emergency livestock feeds and veterinary services), seed aid & input fairs and WASH activities in Kilifi and Kwale counties of Kenya.
Primary Function: The Project Officer will coordinate and monitor all emergency project activities including emergency livestock interventions (emergency livestock feeds and veterinary services), seed aid & input fairs and WASH activities in Kilifi and Kwale counties of Kenya.
The Emergency project officer
will keep abreast of important approaches in emergency programming and training
to ensure the use of technically appropriate implementation approaches and
reporting, consistent with donor requirements.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Program coordination
- Ensure program
quality through development and implementation of periodic project reviews
and learning.
- Support
implementing of the program
- Represent
Caritas in all relevant county level coordination meetings including but
are not limited to: county level WESCCORD, and the county steering group
meeting.
Representation, Coordination,
and Communication
- Coordinate
with the relevant county level NGO emergency actors to ensure effective
targeting and implementation of the projects.
Key Working Relationships
Internal:
- Caritas
Director
- Emergency
coordinator
- Caritas
project accountant
External:
- CRS staff
- Local and
international NGOs,
- County
government relevant departments
Qualifications
- Degree in
Livestock or Agriculture related field
- 5 years’
experience in livelihoods programing preferably in the Coast or Arid Areas
- Demonstrated
ability to work in partnership with local communities and County
governments as appropriate.
- Excellent
analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to
prioritize multiple work demands in high-stress environments and work
effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Advanced
computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel,
etc.).
- Professional
proficiency English.
Program Manager Competencies
- Sets clear
goals and manages toward them
- Collaborates
effectively with staff and stakeholders
- Manages
financial resources with integrity
- Applies
program quality standards to project design and organizational learning
Emergency Competencies
- Communicates
strategically under pressure
- Manages stress
and complexity
- Actively
promotes safety and security
- Manages and
implements high-quality emergency programs
Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive
list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the
position.
How to Apply
How to Apply
An application letter and CV
should be sent via email tohr@mombasacatholic.org
The job title should be
indicated on the email subject.
The CV should include a
day-time contact phone number, as well as names and contact information of
three references.
All applications should be
received by Close of Business Wednesday, June 19, 2017.
