CARE International NGO Kenya WASH Officer Jobs
CARE International NGO Kenya WASH Officer Jobs
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This is reflected in our recruitment decisions
which are made entirely through a transparent, merit-based selection process.
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communities whom we serve, and therefore reserves the right to conduct background checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe, dignified work environment.
Job Summary & Purpose
Reporting to the WASH Coordinator, the water sanitation and hygiene Officer will be responsible for all aspects of Water supply i.e. efficient and effective water supply system in the respective camp,
inspection and monitoring of routine water supply and maintenance of the reticulation systems to
ensure minimal or no interruption of water supply.
She/he will carry out assessment of boreholes
behavior, aquifer monitoring and report any glaring anomalies to the WASH Coordinator for quick
action.
Provide accurate production records and interpretation of the same.
The WASH officer will also be responsible for promotion of Hygiene and Sanitation in the refugee camp. This will entail; designing and monitoring the construction and use of sanitary facilities, capacity building and monitoring of staff, advising and ensuring compliance to Public Health regulations, supervision of the general camp sanitation, research surveys, reporting on activities and implementing hygiene promotion activities to enable the community live in satisfactory sanitary conditions for a healthy and productive life. The incumbent shall lead a team of both Kenyan and Refugee Community Workers.
Responsibilities and Tasks
[Maintenance of Water Pipelines and Applied
appurtenance
Ensure smooth running and uninterrupted water reticulation system all round.
In collaboration with other team members give technical extension information to the tap stand
monitors on areas of facilities proper/prudent management for sustainability.
In consultation with master plumber, prioritize the work for the day to ensure minimum water
interruption and distribution within the supply hours.
Project planning for construction activities and water pipeline installation in the respective
camp.
Coordination of project activities at field/camp level.
Approve of work done by the contractor/or sub-contractor after ensuring it meets required
standards.
Updating the WASH Coordinator on a weekly basis on work in progress on WASH from their
respective camp.
Water Resources Management and Development
Assessment of day to day behavior and operation of boreholes, checking for signs for
preventive maintenance.
Carrying out of aquifer monitoring procedures and tests and the interpretation of step drawdown,
recovery rates and thereby come up with appropriate actions for remedy and sustainable
exploitation of ground water resources.
Interpretation of the geological survey report before and during the drilling process and guiding
the drilling contractor accordingly.
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.
Hygiene and Sanitation Promotion
Design and supervise the construction/installation of sanitation and hygiene facilities.
Design and facilitate mass awareness campaigns during disease outbreaks in liaison with other
implementing partners and mobilize the community to undertake preventive measures.
Develop materials for training the community, schools, and sanitation and hygiene promotion
teams.
Design, develop and ensure distribution of appropriate Information Education Communication
materials for sanitation and hygiene promotion in schools and the community
Design weekly, monthly and yearly camp specific work plans for public health promotion
within the parameters of the approved budget and donor agreement.
Reinforce behavior change communication at household level through case by case counseling
and FGDs on the various domains of hygiene and sanitation practices.
Facilitate distribution of
hygiene kits/sanitation kits.
Strengthen School Sanitation and Hygiene Education (SSHE) in primary schools, secondary
schools, Dugsi’s and Madarasa.
Organize and facilitate Training of Trainers (ToTs) on sanitation and hygiene promotion
technologies and approaches/strategies.
Mentor and appraise the team under his/her charge as well as WASH committees.
Project Implementation and Supervision
Schedule and prepare work plans for field activities in consultation with the WASH
Coordinator.
Prepare job contracts, supervise work and process payments upon job completion and submit
to the supervisor.
Approve and ensure proper handling and utility of sector resources in the camp.
Monitor material stock levels, and advice the supervisor for timely and appropriate
procurement/deliveries.
Ensures that standards and specifications for works and materials deliveries are adhered to and
gives recommendation(s) to the management as necessary, including certification of completed
works for payments.
Monitoring
Planning and organizing review meetings with stakeholders.
Collection of baseline information through pre and post KAP surveys.
Conducting pre and post training assessments on knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Monitor sanitation and hygiene promotion outreach activities/situation in the blocks.
Conduct disease surveillance in collaboration with the health partners on water, sanitation and
hygiene related diseases.
Constantly review and analyze approaches and practices in sanitation and hygiene promotion.
Collaboration, Liaison and Networking
Represent RAP in coordination and technical working group meetings at the camp level and
represent the program at other levels when called upon.
Promote continuous involvement of the refugee community in sector work at task execution
levels.
Reporting
Drafting update reports on various WASH activities as required to the WASH coordinator e.g.
monthly sitreps and others as may be necessary.
Authority
Spending Authority: N/A
Supervision: Directly supervises Master Plumbers and Refugee Community Workers
(directly supervise 7 Team Leaders)
Decision Making:
Makes various decisions on program planning and implementation.
Contacts/Key Relationship
External:
UNHCR-field officer, DRA, Public Health Officer (GOK), Health providers.
Internal:
Administration Unit, Safety and Security Unit, Education Sector, HR, Logistics sector, Finance, Procurement, PQLU
Working Conditions
The position is based in Dadaab (Hagadera camp) as well as any other extension camps and other
program sites. This is a non-family work station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with
limited basic amenities.
Road movement between the work station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according
to CTO policy.
The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and
adhere to residential compound regulations.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Environmental Health/Water Engineering
4 years of relevant work experience.
Diploma Holders in Public Health/Community Health Development/Environmental Health/Water Engineering, from a recognized university or college, with 4 years of work experience in a humanitarian context will be considered for the position.
Competencies:
Adequate knowledge of the Humanitarian Charter and Principles in regard to WASH.
Ability to work in multicultural setting and with minimum supervision is desirable.
Community mobilization and sensitization skills.
Resource mobilization and proposal development.
Demonstrable skills and experience in utilization of data analysis and management
software.
Good report writing and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft office
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 28th September, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; CARE International NGO Kenya WASH Officer Jobs
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