GGEP/WLP Programme Engineer at Dynamic People Consulting (DPC)

Reporting to: GGEP/WLP, Programme Coordinator

Duty Station: Nairobi, WSTF Offices with frequent travel to the field

Contract Period: Fixed 24 Months

Main purpose of the role

The position will support the implementation of water investments under the Danida funded Green Growth and Employment Project and Water and Livelihoods Programme (WLP) Component implemented in the 8 GGEP Counties.

The main roles will include: review of water and sanitation infrastructural designs in the 8 Counties; supervision and support to the planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the Programme, in order to meet the planned outputs, outcomes and impacts; ensuring effective County engagement, effective and efficient funds utilization, accurate accountability, timely completion of the projects and realization of value for money.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate and support in development of departmental and programme designs, workplan and budgets,
• Provide the required technical expertise in the area of Water, Sanitation and Water Resources Management critical to delivery of the GGEP/WLP objectives,
• Support in the project proposal appraisal, preparation of financing contracts, and preparation of disbursements of funds to projects and activities,
• Monitor the implementation of projects in liaison with all stakeholders including, WSTF, County Government and implementing agencies at County level to ensure compliance to technical, social, cultural sensitivities and financial standards,
• Review of implementing agencies project reports, follow up on issues, providing responses to requests and queries,
• Support in building capacities and sensitizing County technical teams and implementing agencies on Programme contractual obligations,
• Support in preparation of activity budgets, work plans, strategies and reports to WSTF Programme management team and partners as maybe required,
• Support in maintaining GGEP/WLP Programme database for the projects,
• Support in knowledge transfer for the staff of implementing partner organizations,
• Support in preparation and facilitation of missions, field visits, assessments, evaluations, audits, surveys, workshops and meetings.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the GGEP/WLP Programme Coordinator

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Water /Civil/Environmental Engineering,
• Member of relevant Engineering professional body,
• At least 8 years’ work experience in developing water and sanitation infrastructure ,
• Experience in designing and implementing water and sanitation infrastructure including sand dams/water pans in ASALs is required,
• Experience working with County Governments an added advantage,
• Experience working in refugees/humanitarian programmes an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• WASH Infrastructure designing and supervision skills
• Project Management skills
• Decision making and negotiation skills
• Public relations and networking
• Written and oral Communication skills
• Integrated Water Resources Management
• Analytical and Computer skills.