Project Officer WASH and Construction at World Vision

Major Responsibilities

Project, Planning and Implementation- 50%

• Contextualize and adopt the Integrated WASH & Health TP technical guidelines /designs at the AP level.
• Ensure timely implementation of the Integrated WASH & Health TP program activities within the AP.
• Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects, other construction infrastructures and multiple use of water initiatives.
• Provide effective, innovative and WASH technical support to other programs ensuring effective integration for synergies, efficiencies and greater impact.
• Capacity Building of CBOs and Water Users Committees to be able to effectively manage WASH facilities in scenario where there is no regulated water service provider to take over.
• Capacity building of communities in programming and implementation of WASH and construction projects for sustainability.
• Conduct training for water Users Associations to empower them to run their own water supply systems in line with the approved rural water management models for improved governance and sustainability.
• Support preparation and conducting hygiene and sanitation promotion training sessions.
• Give guidance in environmental protection and conservation (water shed management and reforestation).
• Take lead in development and implementation of water safety plans and disaster risk management plans for the water supply projects.
• Ensure that WASH business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
• Carry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, EIA support, Technical Design of WASH and Construction projects as need arises
• Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of information & data and review in collaboration with ADP Managers, other sector specialists. Preparation of the tender documents (Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bills of quantities and Terms of Reference).
• Facilitates Topographical Surveys and GIS activities
• Facilitate communities to identify viable WASH, Health and construction projects and negotiate for way leaves and easement and ensure their participation in the implementation of the same.

Quality Assurance-Monitoring, reporting and Documentation-30%

• Supervise and Monitor Water and Construction interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
• Supervise and Monitor Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.
• Development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
• Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
• Document and disseminate success stories and best practices on Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects in the ADP.
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Facilitate regular WASH & Construction review meetings for the WASH team as well as participate in the ADP review meetings
• Ensures participatory monthly data collection are conducted (involving communities and partners) using the standardized tools
• Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines

Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development-15%

• Representation of WV Kenya in key WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County levels.
• Facilitate community education on Laws, Policies and Standards on WASH & Construction Service delivery
• Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.
• Ensure communities are mobilized and participate in their WASH and projects
• Partner and collaborate with county government and other development partners to ensure implementation of service models and leverage on construction of WASH projects.

Others -5%

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
• Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Engineering project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and construction of WASH infrastructure.
• Proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large-scale Community based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
• Ability to conduct community WASH needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities
• Good understanding of water supply – improved operational efficiency, smart metering, O&M and water supply sustainable models for rural water management.
• Expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.
• Experience in water resource management – environmental protection and conservation as an added advantage
• Expertise in collaboration and partnership agreement with development partners, county governments and community in WASH related interventions.
• Experience implementing integrated development programs with a focus on health programming

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering.
• Registration with EBK/KETREB as graduate Engineer as a minimum.

Preferred Knowledge, skills and Qualifications

• Good experience in construction project design and management – FIDIC understanding as an added advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD and GIS
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
• A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in Water, Sanitation and hygiene projects through training.
• Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts