Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position
Position
Title:
Wash Manager
Reporting to:
Head of Disaster Management
Location:
Nairobi, Headquarters
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the Head of Disaster Management for effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of community-based safe and affordable water and sanitation programmes. Specific duties include supervising the construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems and sanitation facilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Regions, Branches and other
stakeholders to develop water and sanitation strategic plan and budget in
line with KRCS strategic objectives and government’s policies and
priorities
- Provide technical support and supervision to
Regions and Branches to ensure effective implementation of watsan projects
- Design and develop specifications for the
procurement of water and sanitation equipment, machinery and related
hardware
- Coordinate the construction of new water supply
systems and sanitation facilities
- Identify and map existing non-functional water
systems for rehabilitation or new sites for construction of sanitation
facilities
- Plan and coordinate emergency watsan relief
activities in response to disasters in liaison with DPR department
- Coordinate and monitor prudent utilization and
application of available resources
- Contribute in the development, implementation and
evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and
strengthening staff, volunteers with skills for sustainable
community-based water, sanitation and hygiene programming
- Coordinate
preparation of funding proposals and appeals for resource mobilization in
line with the strategic plan
- Implement strategies for strengthening
collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors,
government agencies, the private sector and other players
- Coordinate monitoring, evaluation reporting and
documentation of watsan hardware programmes
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to
develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans using
participatory community methods
- Develop and implement lobby and advocacy
programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the
implementation of programmes
- Represent the Society at meetings, conferences
and workshops and other forums to promote and articulate issues related to
humanitarian relief
- Prepare concept papers, periodic progress reports
and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant BSc qualification in Civil Engineering
or equivalent qualifications
- Over
five (5) years experience in developing, implementing community-based water, sanitation and hygiene programmes especially in arid and semi-arid
areas.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge of water and sanitation, humanitarian
relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human
suffering
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict
resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic objectives
- Strong communication and presentation skills in
both English and Kiswahili, including ability to build collaborative
relationships
- Technical expertise in strategic management,
project planning and budgeting, resource management as well as programme
monitoring and evaluation
- Demonstrated competence in resource mobilisation
including implementation of effective fundraising strategies to increase
resource through grant proposals
- Ability to develop and implement accountability
and performance management systems, as well as provide support for
professional development
- Ability to maintain high standards of personal
integrity; establishing productive relationships; treating
individuals with fairness and respect
- Ability to empower programme staff through
coaching and counselling by emphasizing accountability and results
oriented management
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications
such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of
the internet, auto-card and other engineering design software
- Ability
to monitor project
against milestones, double-checks the accuracy of information to discover
weakness and strive for high quality performance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to reach us not later than 4th November
2022; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya
Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept
any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or
while inviting candidates for an interview.
Kenya
Red Cross Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment
