WASH Project Associate Technical
WASH Project Associate Technical
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
WaterStarters is a WASH program implemented by Amref Health Africa with funding MegaGroup DANIDA and Amref Flying Doctors Netherlands. The program is testing an innovative financing and management model for rural water schemes which combines grants community contributions and recoverable finance. The project seeks to demonstrate that use of smarttech solutions coupled with professional management can guarantee revenue flows for rural water schemes thereby ensuring sustainability and CapEx recovery. For more information of waterStarters visit
The WASH Project Associate will support in the planning design and implementation of water sanitation and hygiene interventions for the WaterStarters project. The successful candidate will report to the project Coordinator with indirect reporting to the WASH programme manager and work very closely with other team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
- At least 2 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
- Ability to speak local dialect and understanding of the local sociocultural context
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
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work Environment
Normal office environment at the workstation. Will be expected to travel extensively and may be required to stay longer at the project sites
Hours of Work
Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general
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 Thursday 1st May 2025.
LOCALS OF KAJIADO COUNTY ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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 @ 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
Employment Type
Full-time
