Vacancies at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership, Coordination and Implementation (35%)

• Lead the engineering docket and provide overall technical leadership and timely delivery to the entire World Vision Kenya WASH Constructions and ground Water Development works.
• Preparation of Feasibility Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design as well as Design Reviews for water and sanitation infrastructures (intakes, boreholes, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution networks, treatment plants) and structural work.
• Preparation of tender Documents, BOQs, Specifications and Conditions of Contracts in line with FIDIC and use of Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM), and World Vision WASH Business guidelines as may be applicable.
• Support in the registration of all World Vision Kenya WASH projects with NCA as required and ensure full handover of the project and detailed project documents to relevant stakeholders when completed.
• Support in the review and approval of project reports, design modification and variations, payment certificate of mega projects under grants and in Universal service areas AP’s.
• Coordinate all technical engineering consultancy assignments, reporting, drawings and implementation of the assignment. This includes technical leadership as “Engineer’’ representing the World vision in mega projects e.g. Kalawa-Mutomo, Akoret etc.
• Provide innovative and technical support for effective implementation of all WASH grant/sponsorship projects and Construction. This include full technical leadership to WASH and construction coordinators in the 3 regions of World Vision Kenya.
• Review all engineering surveys, assessments, evaluations, studies, designs and terms of reference and bills of quantities as developed by WASH specialists in the 3 regions of World vision.
• Ensure that WASH business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation for all WASH construction projects in the country.
• Certify all World-vision Kenya engineering/technical documents that required PE approval (from any agency) for processing and construction works as required e.g. NCA registration and approval of documents.

Effective and timely project delivery, reporting and accountability (30%)

• Oversee quality and effectiveness of WASH project activities as per the design and guidelines in full compliance with GOK, WHO, SPHERE, WASREB and other relevant partnership and international standards and guidelines;
• Ensure all WASH projects are planned and designed on time as per the procurement guidelines.
• Conduct frequent field monitoring visits to Area Programs with construction to ensure proper construction supervision and M&E frameworks adherence by technical teams, especially on the mega projects. This includes other software components of WASH interventions.
• Document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices on completed initiatives and projects.
• Support APs in yearly planning and budgeting process, development and approval of procurement plans and effective reporting of impact numbers of the planned interventions for the year/project. 
• Availing all required assets, software’s and capacity building initiatives relevant for performance and professional growth for PE registration.
• Facilitate and coordinate proper documentation and storing in box of all project documents as guided in the WASH Business process at end of each special/Mega project implementation at end of each project and before close of financial year.

Advocacy, Engagement and Partnership (15%)

• Foster linkage with relevant partners and other world vision support offices
• Represent World Vision Kenya in strategic WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at Global, National and County level.
• Represent World Vision Kenya in strategic WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at Global, National and County level.
• Support implementing staff to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including other World Vision Kenya entities, county governments, Community, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of interventions
• Where applicable, in collaboration with Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) department, participate in appropriate donor engagement activities. 
• Support timely development of funding proposals in line with donor requirements and World Vision Kenya standards in collaboration with Area Program leadership, other NO WASH team members and RAM.

People Management (Staff capacity development and performance management (15%)

• Proper WASH staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality assurance, quality control and comprehensive implementation of technical program, and aligning to the required guidelines and WASH business processes.
• In close collaboration with P&C and management, ensure right program staff are hired, provided with required opportunities, are supported, mentored and coached for development.
• Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, OJT, technical backstopping, technical designs and software facilitation etc with support of WASH leadership.
• Setting of technical performance targets of WASH project officers, appraisals and recommendations for improved performance

Other 5%

• Support WASH & Construction Advisor roles
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering.
• Must be registered as Professional Engineer (PE) and member of IEK.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field as an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ overall experience in Engineering project design, tender development, procurement and evaluation, contract supervision, monitoring and evaluation & reporting on integrated development with bias in WASH projects. Minimum of 3 years (of the 8 years) in field construction and supervision of largescale donor funded water supply project. 
• At least 3 years’ experience at a senior position providing technical leadership in WASH and construction activities in the water sector with multiple stakeholders and multi-layered teams.
• Proven experience in water supply, improved operational efficiency, Operation and Maintenance of water project, and implementation of water supply sustainable models for rural water management.
• Result orientated leader who can handle heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands,
• Expertise in onsite rural Sanitation and Hygiene works, Water resource management, rangeland management, disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.
• Good experience in construction contract project design and management – FIDIC and CESMM understanding.
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD, Epanet and GIS
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to take initiative as team leader & able to work with minimum supervision

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Key Responsibilities:

Programmatic and technical support for nutrition programming

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership to the implementation of nutrition interventions and integration with other technical programmes including emergency response.
• Work with the Nutrition advisor to Design and deliver realistic and pragmatic Nutrition strategies and programming interventions that will lead to positive Nutrition outcomes.
• Provide oversight to implementation of Nutrition grants within the organization and work across sectors and platforms internally and externally
• Work with the Nutrition Advisor to support dissemination and roll out of global and National Nutrition Policies and Strategies to Nutrition staff in the organization
• Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health during seasonal assessments and Nutrition surveys.
• Ensure comprehensive induction of nutrition project staff to new projects including models/strategies of implementation, budgets and donor rules and regulations.
• Ensure grant startup workshops are conducted and all staff implementing the grants understand the project.

Engagement, networking and fundraising

• Support Resource Acquisition and Management team to establish Nutrition donor links and pre-position for upcoming Nutrition Grants.
• Work with RAM to Design and develop nutrition grants concepts and proposals for World Vision Kenya.
• Establish and maintain strategic engagements and collaborations to preposition WVK in Nutrition for enhanced funding reaching the most vulnerable children
• Work with Nutrition Advisor to Coordinate and support WVK participation and support to key national and international Nutrition related days. 
• Work with Nutrition Advisor to ensure WVK representation and technical support in key strategic Nutrition Technical Working Groups
• Work collaboratively with the Nutrition Team, Advocacy and Communication Team to ensure humanitarian work and response.
• Represent the organisation in Key Donor meetings and other forums where necessary to ensure World Vision prepositioning.

Capacity Building and Team Management for effective implementation for Nutrition Programs

• Determine opportunities to increase capacity for Nutrition staff across World Vision Kenya programmes and ensure the capacity building being undertaken meets competencies and focuses on best Nutrition practices.
• Ensure Nutrition team is trained and mentored on core aspects such as project management, implementation and reporting.
• Lead development and implementation of training guidance for Nutrition implementation Models for program team and partners.
• In Collaboration with P&C department, recruit competent Nutrition staff

Quality assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation processes

• Provide guidance to Nutrition Managers on timely and quality project reporting in line with World Vision and donor(s) guidelines
• In collaboration with MEAL department Provide technical support for Nutrition Programme Research, Assessments Monitoring and Evaluations, in line with global and national guidelines.
• Organise and conduct technical reviews for Nutrition projects.
• Conduct Nutrition program monitoring through field visits and virtual catch ups to ensure that the Nutrition program is well implemented according to WV strategy, donor guidelines and global Nutrition standards.
• Guide Nutrition evaluations and Surveys including TPs, Grants and work with DMEAL team to prequalify competent nutrition Consultants.
• Advise on Nutrition priorities for the Country and specific County interventions while considering the nutrition status and county priorities stipulated in the County Nutrition Action Plans and National Nutrition Action Plan.
• Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as nominated/selected

Knowledge/Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or its equivalent with extensive programming experience in nutrition programming
• Relevant Post graduate qualification(s) will be an added advantage
• MUST be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in a development organization covering all aspects of nutrition technical program design, technical standards, systems, processes, policies and guidelines development.
• Demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisitions and grant management for major donors preferred.
• Proven track record in engaging with government ministries and other stakeholders
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills
• Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields
• Significant experience working with other NGOs and UN agency is an added advantage
• Experience working within the health system in Kenya
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with National and County Governments Departments
• Excellent planning, representational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team and to lead teams
• Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy in MS office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.