Oxfam Public Health Engineer Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya (Shs 279K)

Vacancy: Public Health Engineer (PHE) Advisor

Job Ref: INT1080
 

Location: Nairobi with field trips to South Somalia      

Salary & Benefits: Kshs 279,916 gross per month     

Level: C2 National 
 

Contract Type: 2 years Fixed Term       

Oxfam GB Programme in Somalia addresses poverty reduction by long-term development and capacity building, as well as humanitarian needs in different sectors mainly: WASH, Governance, Food Security and Livelihoods.  

Currently Oxfam GB works in Somaliland / Northwest and South Central Somalia. We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Public Health Engineer (PHE) Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in South and Central Somalia.

The Role

The post holder reports to the Programme Coordinator South Central Programme.  

He/she will act as the focal person on PHE aspects to ensure assessment, design, proposals, implementation, monitoring and evaluation meet the engineering norms and standards in Somalia and have the necessary relevance, quality, effectiveness and efficiency. 

The role coordinates with PHP and EFSL Advisors to ensure the ‘’one programme approach’’ in programme designing. 

The role supports the Oxfam PHE and staff from 6 partners in Somalia through provision of technical advice and technical briefing notes and supervision of the progress of engineering work.  

The post holder will participate in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools in liaison with the MEAL coordinator. 

The post holder coordinates with the government technical line departments, partners and community based institutions to ensure quality standards, effective programming and share updates and best practices in humanitarian programming.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will have relevant qualification in Water and Sanitation engineering or related public health engineering qualifications. 

You will have proven and measurable practical experience n water supply (boreholes, shallow wells, berkads/pans, infiltration galleries and dams, subsurface dams, earth dams), irrigation works and flood mitigation, environmental conservation and sanitation (safe excreta disposal, solid waste management) in emergency preparedness and response programmes.  

You will have in-depth experience in drought cycle management particularly in linking WASH to livelihoods and to practical Disaster Risk reduction strategies mainly in arid and semi – arid areas. 

Experience and understanding of community based water supply and sanitation activities in complex humanitarian situation, and understanding of remote and fluid humanitarian programmes. 

An excellent oral and written communication skill in English is also essential while knowledge of the local language is desirable. 

You will demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, able to deliver tasks while operating under pressure and in difficult environments.  

You will be able to spend significant time travelling to the project sites whenever security permits.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. 

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How to Apply

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please CLICK HERE to submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts 

The closing date:  17th December 2014 

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