CTG Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya

CTG Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya; Specifically, s / he will provide technical support to the design, implementation, supervision & evaluation of discrete WASH & infrastructure elements of our clients integrated recovery & resilience program to address the immediate & longer term basic service needs of internally displaced people, refugees & host communities affected by conflict & / or disaster. The Program Assistant (WASH & Infrastructure) will, additionally, assist in the planning & procurement of any construction or refurbishment works related to maintaining or expanding our clients office premises & facilities.


In particular the selected candidate will:

Support the Program Assistant (WASH & Infrastructure) in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings of shallow wells & boreholes throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation & operation.

Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BOQ; keep records & coordinate with the logistics & procurement unit.

Regularly monitor the performance of the WASH systems & closely coordinate with the livelihood team for linkage with livelihoods activities.

Assist in selecting, training & managing water user associations consisting of local leaders & community volunteers.

Facilitate that the targeted communities and the Department for Water Services (DWS) in target counties participate in program design & delivery, promoting the sense of ownership.

Plan logistics, administration & coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings & conferences relevant to WASH & infrastructure at the regional / national level, as well as other events.

Draft & maintain project reports & records relevant to our clients WASH & infrastructure programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files / monitoring reports etc.
Support the WASH & Infrastructure Coordinator in identifying & documenting good practices, beneficiary stories & lessons learnt from programming.

Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Project Reporting

This role works under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator (Recovery & Resilience) & the direct supervision of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) & Infrastructure Coordinator.

Key Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution with four years in working in implementing WASH programs in humanitarian crisis & community development settings.

Experience in implementing WASH activities including the construction, repair of wells & solar pumping in humanitarian & development contexts.

Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities & local leaders, national / international institutions, UN agencies & non governmental organizations.

Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons & other vulnerable groups.

Prior

work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non government or government institutions / organization in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

Experience in recovery & resilience projects would be an advantage.

Knowledge on technical requirements of WASH projects such as, but not limited to, bore holes, shallow wells, hand pumps & drift irrigations.

In depth knowledge of the WASH issues & needs in Kenya.

Knowledge on migration related subject areas dealt with by the organization advantageous.
Fluency in English, Somali & Swahili is required (oral & written).

Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.

Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.

Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.

Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.

Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.

Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.

Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.

Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.

Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Team Management

This role has no team management responsibility.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; CTG Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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