Assistant, Project at Child Fund International

Primary Responsibilities
Technical Support

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, drawings, and technical specifications for WASH and construction projects.
• Support in review and development of engineering designs using AutoCAD/ArchCAD/Revit or other design tools.
• Participate in field/project supervision for quality assurance, and progress monitoring of construction works (e.g., boreholes, tank platforms, sanitation facilities, school WASH infrastructure).
• Contribute to design, piloting, and adaptation of energy-efficient borehole pumping systems and innovative WASH technologies.
• Assist in measuring work progress for interim payments and verification of completed works.

Program & Research Support

• Contribute to the development of proposals, concept notes, budgets, and donor reports.
• Conduct desk and field research on WASH innovations, and sustainable construction practices.
• Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop knowledge products (case studies, project briefs, presentations) to capture project achievements and lessons learned.
• Maintain an updated repository of technical and programmatic documents.

Required Experience and Education
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a focus on design, construction, and project management.
• Demonstrable experience in engineering design, including developing structural calculations, technical drawings (using AutoCAD or similar software), and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Proven experience in the preparation of tender documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing, research to support proposal development.
• Registered as a graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and Institution of Engineers of Kenya.