Concern Worldwide WASH Technical Advisor (Somalia / Somaliland) Job in Nairobi Kenya

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 individuals with the right to work in Kenya

WASH Technical Advisor – Somalia / Somaliland
 

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Location: Nairobi with 70% travel to Somalia & Somaliland
 

Duration: Two year contract
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will provide technical support and strategic oversight to the WASH emergency and long term development Programme in rural and urban contexts in Somalia/Somaliland. 

S/he will provide support in direct implementation and through three implementing partners while ensuring programme uniformity across all WASH Programme operational areas and participation in WASH forums as envisaged in Concern’s strategic plan.

Job Specification:

• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health or related field
• At least five years’ experience in construction of water and sanitation facilities, water testing and analysis, participatory hygiene promotion methods and implementing community based and led hygiene and sanitation behaviour change
• A proven track record in effective programme management including people and financial management
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills
• Competency in the use of engineering software (AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, WaterCAD and GIS) is an added advantage.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: som.vacancies@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘WASH Technical Advisor’ by 30th November 2014.

Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis, therefore we may invite qualified candidates for interviews and offer the position to the successful candidate before the closing date.

Each application should include three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer