Food for the Hungry WASH Engineer Job in Marsabit Kenya (Re-Advertisement)

Re- advertised (those who applied earlier need not apply)
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