Concern Worldwide is a
non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the
reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme
poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan
nationals for the following position:
Job Title: Water & Sanitation (WASH) Project Officer
2 Positions
Moyale and Marsabit
Contract Duration: 6 months
Job Summary: Reporting to the Nutrition Project Manager (Moyale or Marsabit), the
position holder will be responsible for the implementation of the WASH
activities linking with the nutrition intervention as well as capacity building
of Community health workers.
The WASH Officers will work closely with District WASH Officer (DWO) and
District Public Health Officers (DPHOs) to assess and report on WASH situation
in Health Centres, schools/feeding centres, drought-affected communities and
identify options for repair or provision of necessary WASH infrastructure;
provide planning and technical support for training of Community Health Workers
on hygiene promotion; link WASH activities with Nutrition interventions and
support planning and monitoring of Rapid Hygiene Promotion campaigns among
other duties.
Person specification: BSc degree in Public Health, Environmental Science; at least three (3)
years working in community based WASH program; practical knowledge in design of
community WASH systems; good assessment, analytical and writing skills;
experience in training using participatory methodologies; good computer skills
and hands on experience.
Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to
ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and
exploitation.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending
a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -
The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,
to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net
The closing date for application is Friday, 14th October, 2011.
Each application should include two referees who can validate technical
expertise.
Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
1:04 PM
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