Intervention Specialist (Water Infrastructure) at Kenya Markets Trust

Reporting to Water Services Technical Lead, the incumbent will oversee the design and management of water supply infrastructure construction projects and contracts. S/he will ensure that construction quality is monitored in accordance with the conditions of contract specifications, drawings and Bills of Quantities. S/he will undertake the technical reviews of project proposals, feasibility studies, preliminary and final design reports. S/he will strengthen the capacity of target county governments and water utilities on design and effective delivery of the water infrastructure projects.

Education & Experience

• A holder of BSc. in civil or environmental engineering and a Master’s level degree in a relevant field being a definite advantage.
• At least 7 years of overseeing delivery of water and sanitation infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in design, supervision & management of construction contracts using the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) standards for urban & rural water supply projects;
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Board of Kenya and be in good standing with the professional body.
• Familiarity with USAID environmental and construction codes, reporting and management requirements preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.