Project Officer - WASH at Catholic Relief

Job Summary: 

• The Project Officer – WASH will manage, coordinate, and monitor water services and water resources activities and relationships with partners and other project stakeholders to assist in the achievement of the Kenya RAPID+ (Isiolo) project objectives while also advancing Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. His/her WASH technical skills and knowledge of the program area will ensure high-quality programming and continuously work towards improving the impact of this project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and ensure quality delivery of the water services and WRM interventions of the project.
• Support identification of strategic rural water facilities for infrastructural improvement
• Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle. Analyze implementation challenges and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. 
• Participate in WASH networks, meetings, and select technical working groups as appropriate to represent the project to ensure collaboration and project visibility. 
• Support in identification of viable opportunities in water sector for Private sector engagement 
• Champion implementation of water governance strategies, including engagement with governmental and private sector institutions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to write project reports
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Languages – Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Travel – 40% field travel and 60% office in Isiolo.

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: WASH Program Manager, WASH SPO, Head of Programs

External: Millenium Water Alliance, Community members, partner staff, other local stakeholders, program staff from peer agencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Water Engineering, environment, hydrology or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in project support, ideally in the field of WASH.
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Experience with WASH Governance and private sector engagement is an added advantage. 
• Experience in market systems development is a plus.