Position: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Engineer - Kilifi & Taita
Organization: Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)
Term of position: Full-time – six months
Closing Date: September 16th 2011.
Purpose: Lead the planning, design and implementation of WASH activities. The incumbent will provide technical support and consultation in the program area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Organization: Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)
Term of position: Full-time – six months
Closing Date: September 16th 2011.
Purpose: Lead the planning, design and implementation of WASH activities. The incumbent will provide technical support and consultation in the program area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of WASH activities , ensuring compliance with donor requirements and timelines;
- Ensure the relevance and consistency of the programs vis-Ã -vis the needs of the local populations;
- Make certain that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
- Ensure that all the work meets sustainability requirements and that established norms and standards are respected
- Anticipate difficulties and facilitate the resolution of problems linked to the programs
- Propose the reorientation of activities according to changing context and indicators
- Coordinate, collaborate and cooperate with project target community leaders, related NGOs and government institutions.
- Assist in the procurement, appraisal and evaluation of materials, performance contacts, tenders and agreements;
Experience and Skills Required
- BSC –Water Engineering
- High level technical expertise in designing and implementing community-based WASH projects; including engineering expertise in gravity-fed and water catchment systems.
- Community development and participation skills; experience in mentoring and building the capacity of colleagues and community members.
- Ability to plan own work, set priorities and complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet. Computer design skills desirable.
- Valid and clean drivers licence.
- Excellent written and spoken English language.
Attitude
- Commitment to Christian principles and beliefs
- Honesty and integrity
- A strong team player
- Maturity in decision making
- Patient, willing to learn and teach
- Flexible and adaptable in changing and demanding circumstances
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