WASH Engineer

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Job Title:                                   WASH Engineer

Department:                              WASH Department

Reports To:                               WASH Coordinator

Closing date for applications:   15^TH MAY, 2013

Contract Length:                       2 Years

Position Location:                     Marsabit, with frequent travel

                                                                         

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Engineer will be directly involved in ensuring that all WASH interventions are implemented in a timely, qualitative manner and as per required standards

Duties and Responsibilities include:

·         Design of   WASH facilities.

·         Prepare tender documents and bills of quantities.

·         Supervise construction of water and sanitation facilities.

·         Coordinate community training on operation and maintenance.

·         Prepare technical reports and other reports as required

·         Coordinate the documentation and dissemination of lesson learnt, best practices and success stories from the projects

·         Conduct   technical studies which include feasibility studies, water quality testing and monitoring   and environmental studies among others.

·         Provide technical supervision on WASH activities at the field office and ensure quality technical implementation.

·         Ensure quality of WASH materials delivered by suppliers is of high standard.

·         Provide support supervision to WASH technicians and the hygiene promotion team to implement high quality WASH interventions.

·         Facilitate WASH trainings to beneficiaries and partners in the field location.

Qualifications and Experience

·         A university degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering or or Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent understanding of project management is a mandatory educational requirement.

·         At least five  years’ practical experience and demonstrable expertise in design  construction of water and sanitation systems especially in arid situations in the NGO set up or Engineering consultancy firm

·         Demonstrable experience in development and interpretation of Bills of Quantities, working drawings and civil works supervision.

·         The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.

·         Excellent computer skills are a must and understanding of Engineering softwares and GIS software is desirable.

·         Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial level and government staff.

·         The incumbent should also be at ease in working with local people and have the ability to manage cultural sensitivities.

·         Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and communities on WASH systems.

·         Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field

·         Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and a proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

·         Good written and spoken English.

·         Work with minimum supervision, team leader and player.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications indicating the expected salary, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:  Human Resources Manager, FH Kenya, P.O BOX 14978 – 00800 Nairobi  or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org latest by 15^TH MAY, 2013.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted