Cooperazione Internazionale Relief WASH Expert Jobs in Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities:
The WASH Expert will have the following tasks all in accordance with COOPI rules, procedures and standards:
Supervise construction of water and sanitation facilities
Quality control of WASH facilities development
Design of water and sanitation facilities.
Coordinate community training on operation and maintenance.
Ensure regular and timely project documentation and reporting according to COOPI’s and donor standards
Quality implementation of detailed construction/piping drawings and specifications in WASH design in conformance with all applicable Somalia government construction codes, and/or international norms
Support beneficiary institutions in development of operation and maintenance plan for WASH infrastructure.
Arrange for testing of any new water sources to ensure potability.
Work with the team to link water, sanitation and hygiene awareness. Specifically ensure sanitation facilities conform to Somali culture, and that facilities not only obey the same, but are user-friendly.
Prepare site visit reports, engineer’s instructions, any variation orders, and payment and completion certificates in a timely manner and obtain sign off from COOPI’s management.
Ensure all contractual works conform to design, and are tested before issuing of completion certificates.
Recommends changes on designs, material specifications and grant charts and obtains sign off from COOPI’s management.
Determine construction supply needs, identify gaps and initiate requests to Logistician/Procurement Officer for materials in agreed timeframes.
Ensures that labourers (skilled, unskilled, beneficiaries) observe minimum health and safety procedures to minimize risk of accidents/injuries.
Ensure development of detailed implementation plans, collection of appropriate baseline and monitoring data, including clear process and impact indicators, and effective project monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure accountability,
Seek to continuously improve programs, initiate new project implementation strategies as needed, and plan for expansion of project impact, as appropriate.
Train, supervise and evaluate key staff for the WASH component – and oversee this process for less senior staff and ensure that personnel policies are followed.
Required Skills
and Experience
Minimum of MSc/Master’s in Civil Engineering, Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Management, Public Health or qualifications that demonstrate relevance to WASH project management;
At least 3 years’ experience in designing and implementing Water Sanitation & Hygiene System in private, development and/or humanitarian projects
Excellent knowledge of project cycle management;
A history of productive involvement with governmental health systems, processes and service delivery models in developing countries;
Demonstrated knowledge and background in community mobilization and engagement;
Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate;
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
English compulsory (excellent command); Somali (not compulsory but preferable).
Windows domain, Compulsory expertise in Excel.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email to hr.nairobi@coopi.org to COOPI’s HR & Admin Manager, with subject line as “WASH Expert” by 24th May, 2018.
The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line this will ensure we capture your application in the right way.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.
COOPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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