CRS Water Resources Management Specialist Jobs in Kenya
CRS Water Resources Management Specialist Jobs in Kenya
About CRS Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity. CRS Kenya development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Sustainable, Transformative, Accessible, WASH Innovations (STAWI) Project
Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible Water Interventions (STAWI) project aims to strengthen resilience and expand economic opportunities in targeted northern and southeastern counties through management of water resources, expansion of sustainable water services, and improved use of water within agriculture and livestock market systems.
The goal of the project is to 1) Improve governance of water resources and services, 2) increase sustainability of water service delivery, 3) Improve management, efficiency and equitable access to water used for productive purposes and 4) Improve collaboration and learning across stakeholders and strengthen the capacity of county governments for learning and adaptation
Job Summary
As Water Resources Management Specialist, you will support the design and implementation of strategies and interventions related to water resources management. You will collaboratively work with the county government, Water Resources Authority and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated management of water resource and access to information by various.
You will also provide technical leadership to local institutions to explore sustainable approaches to water resource management. Your management and technical knowledge must ensure the delivery of high-quality programming.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and guidance and ensure quality delivery of the WRM intervention across the target counties
Strengthen coordination between water services and water resources management actors in the target counties.
Support water resource management institutions in adoption and utilization of data for better resource management
Implementation of groundwater related advocacy strategies, including engagement with governmental and private sector institutions
Support in the reporting, documentation, and knowledge management for the WRM component and dissemination to key stakeholders.
Ensure the water services interventions are informed by water resources management information such as hydrogeological and feasibility surveys.
Contribute to the implementation of strategies, standards, tools and best practices in the Water Resource Management that effectively engage partners, donors, and county & national government.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Graduate/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; Environmental science, Natural resource Management, Geography or hydrology required;
Relevant professional qualifications an added advantage
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in water sector in Kenya and understanding water resource management in drylands
Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience of working in the Kenyan ASAL context.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to research, learn and implement new technologies quickly
Good technical writing skills
Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
Preferred Qualifications
Recognized technical experience and qualifications in sector
Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Continuous Improvement & Innovation.
Builds Relationships.
Develops Talent.
Strategic Mindset.
Accountability & Stewardship.
Required Languages – English Fluency, Knowledge of a main national language.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CRS Water Resources Management Specialist Jobs in Kenya
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