WASH Engineer

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Job Title:                                   WASH Engineer
Department:                              WASH Department
Reports To:                               WASH Coordinator
Closing date for applications:   15TH 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 15TH MAY, 2013.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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