WASH Technical Officer

1. Technical Expertise and Support

• Support in identification and engagement of potential franchisees as per the WaterStarters selection criteria 
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for WASH infrastructure projects (e.g. water supply systems sanitation facilities hygiene promotion infrastructure).
• Develop detailed engineering designs drawings and specifications for WASH infrastructure including water sources treatment systems distribution networks and sanitation facilities.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for project activities.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international standards and best practices.
• Oversee the construction and installation of WASH infrastructure ensuring quality control and adherence to project plans.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors providing technical guidance and monitoring their performance.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress identify challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget.
• Manage material procurement and logistics.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

• Engage with franchisees community members and local authorities to ensure their participation in project planning and implementation.
• Provide technical training and support to franchisees and community members on the operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure.
• Support in training of community health volunteers on health promotion using project approved strategies Promote hygiene education and awareness within the project area.
• Work with local authorities to ensure the longterm sustainability of the projects.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support in development of monthly quarterly and annual reports per organization and donor requirement 
• Keep the Project coordinator regularly updated on all issues related to the project activities.
• Support in monitoring franchisees financial performance and provide advise on optimizing water sales.
• Follow up with franchisees to ensure timely remittance of monthly payments as stipulated in their respective franchise agreements

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering Environmental Engineering Water Resources Engineering or a related field.  
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in WASH project implementation preferably in an NGO setting
• Proven experience in designing and supervising the construction of WASH infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of water supply sanitation and hygiene principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using engineering design software (e.g. AutoCAD WaterCAD EPANET).
• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards and guidelines.
• Possess skills in proposal and report writing project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects.
• Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
• Experience with borehole drilling rehabilitation and solar powered water systems
• Having a good geopolitical understanding of the county will be an added advantage.

Competences

• Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Hard working and results oriented.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information :

Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Monday 7th April 2025.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equalopportunity employer with a nonsmoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime