Project Associate WASH Engineer
Project Associate WASH Engineer
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Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To support the WHEEL project under the Population Health & Environment (PHE) department to plan design and implement water sanitation and hygiene hardware interventions in Kilifi County.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Project Assistant will report to the Project Officer and work closely with the project team.
SCOPE OF JOB
External Liaisons: Government of Kenya and County Officers consultants contractors artisans community leaders and teachers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In consultation with the Project Officer the Project Associate will be responsible for the following.
1. Technical Expertise & Support
- Support in supervision of construction works
- Develop technical designs bill of quantities and tender documents and coordinate with relevant government bodies (NEMA Department of Public Works WRA and Department of Health) for approval and licensing.
- Build technical capacity of artisans.
2. Monitoring Evaluation & Innovation
- Conduct needs assessment site selections and technical feasibility studies using appropriate tools and criteria.
- Iteratively seek out climatesmart WASH innovations.
- Develop tools for monitoring quality standards.
- Facilitate quarterly technical visits for the M&E officer/ department.
- Conduct routine monitoring and supervision of hardware projects to ensure adherence to protocols approved blueprints plans and bill of qualities; and to gain insights on what can be improved.
- Participate in periodic reflection meetings and support supervision activities to ensure project progress and quality standards.
3. Reporting
- Prepare relevant reports on assessment reports water quality feasibility and others.
4. Other Tasks
- Participate in project implementation activities beyond engineering for professional experience and growth in WASH programming.
Qualifications :
Educational Background
- A Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil engineering; Mechanical or Construction) or a related field.
Experience
- At least 12 years of experience in the WASH Sector.
- Construction management for multiple concurrent sites.
- Exposure to work in a medium to large NGO setting is an added advantage.
Key Skills and Competences
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office Tools.
- Innovative problemsolving and critical thinking.
- Excellent use of engineering software (Auto CAD).
- Effective and empathic communicator.
- Ability to deliver quality work with minimal supervision.
- Hard working and results oriented.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work with crossfunctional teams.
- Effective planning and coordination.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Sociocultural Context
- The job requires a deep understanding of sociocultural context of communities living in the Kenyan Coast for successful project implementation.
Environment
- Normal office environment at the workstation. Extensive field work in the hot and sunny climate of Kilifi County. Travel beyond project area (Kilifi County) is minimal.
Hours of work
- Under special circumstances the job holder may be required to work outside normal work hours.
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 5th May 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 @ 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
