CARE Water Officer (Sources) Job in Dadaab Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals who are result - oriented to fill the following positions:

Ref: WO-S/11/2011

Job Title: Water Officer - Sources

Department / Project: WASH Sector

Supervisor: Water Engineer – Sources & Quality

Location / Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya

Grade: F

I: Job Summary & Purpose:

Reporting to the Water Engineer – Source & Quality, Water officer- sources will be responsible for general supervision of boreholes drilling, construction, equipping and commissioning process; this includes ensuring that the specific contract items contained in the contract are strictly adhered to.

Interpretation of the contract terms contained in the drilling contract and ensuring complete accomplishment.

Assessment of boreholes behavior, aquifer monitoring and report to Water Engineer for any alarming scenario for quick action. Provide accurate production record and interpretation for the same.

II: Tasks and Responsibilities

R 1: Water Resources Management

1.1 Assessment of day today behavior and operation of boreholes, checking for signs for preventive maintenance

1.2 Carrying out of aquifer monitoring procedures and tests and the interpretation of step draw-down, recovery rates and thereby come up with appropriate actions for remedy and sustainable exploitation of ground water resources

1.3 Capacity built the staff and other water users on the need to conserve water by using methods geared towards the general environmental conservation

1.4 Sensitize the staff on environmental impact assessment (EIA) issues and the mitigating factors, so that our operations as an implementing agency can meet the minimum standards as set up by the water resources management authority, national environment management authority (NEMA), and in conformity with the water Act 2000, laws of the republic of Kenya

R 2: Borehole Drilling and Development

2.1 Interpretation of the geological survey report before and during the drilling process and guiding the drilling contractor accordingly.

2.2 Ensure sample collection, labeling, storage, and litho logical logging during drilling, designing the borehole casing string, test pumping for all new boreholes.

2.3 The incumbent will ensure the drilling process is carried out in a professional manner with respect to the drilling tools, drilling foams and /or other drilling media, borehole uniformity and verticality.

2.4 Acquisition of aquifer data and hence design of the borehole on the basis of this data as well as the drilling logs obtained during the drilling process.

2.5 Ensuring the borehole construction is professionally carried out with the right and appropriate quantities of borehole construction materials such as gravel pack, casings and screens and other materials specified in the contract.

2.6 After the in depth analysis of abstraction rates, aquifer data, recommend boreholes for rehabilitation, development and upgrading where necessary.

2.7 After the supervision of test pumping procedures to completion, analyses the data and thereby come up and recommend a suitable capacity rated submersible pump and generation set, for water production installation.

R3: Work Supervision

3.1 Review monthly and circumstantial reports to the supervisor

3.2 Participates in writing sectors monthly Sitrep reports and the weekly highlights

3.3 Supervision of the test pumping process on the completion of borehole drilling and acquisition and interpretation of the test pumping data for the pumping plant design.

3.4 Carry out any other related responsibilities as would be assigned by the Water Engineer.

3.5 Give guidance to the borehole watchmen, pump attendants and water supply operator, on the mandatory procedures for preventive maintenance tasks

3.6 In Liaison with Plant maintenance unit (PMU), ensure proper servicing and repairs are done on time and as scheduled, using the right quality spare parts and consumables.

3.6 Other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor

R4: Reporting

4.1 Document and disseminate best practices on Water resources management in WASH coordination and other meetings in field level as may be required.

4.2 Review monthly and circumstantial reports to the supervisor

4.3 Participates in writing sectors monthly sitrep reports and the weekly highlights

4.4 Other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor (s)

4.5 Occasionally, act for the Water Engineer.

III: Authority:

1. Spending Authority:

2. Supervision:

3. Decision Making:

General

a) Recommend for disciplinary action or reward for direct supervisees.

b) Certification of completed jobs / works for purposes of preparation of payments to vendors /contractors

Financial

As may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor (s)

IV: Contacts/Key Relationships (internal & external):

Relate to other sector officers in the camp, other Water Officers in the other camps, and other agencies in the camp. Attend inter sector and inter agency meetings.

V: Working Conditions:

The position is based at Dadaab with posting to either Main Office (DMO) or any of three camps of Hagadera, IFO and Dagahaley as well as any other extension camps and program sites. This is a none-family working station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities.

Road movement to and from work station to Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (Scheduled convoys). Strict adherence to security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent will be required to travel to Nairobi office and perform official responsibilities as will be required.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

VI: Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in any disciple relating to Water Resource Engineering,
• 3 years proven experience working in developing countries, supervising borehole drilling works or conducting geophysical survey works.
• Diploma holder in the same field with 5 years proven experience will be considered.
• Strong experience in project cycle management and donor report writing
• Ability to use computer packages including MS word, PowerPoint, Excel and access

Competencies:

Staff Development, Team player, Management, Analytical, Leadership, Communication, Learning \ innovation, a willingness and stamina to work for long and odd hours and ability to work with minimal or no supervision are important assets to this job.

The detailed job description can be reviewed on our website; www.care.or.ke

Applications

If you feel you meet the requirements for any of these positions, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke

so as to be received not later than 14th November, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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