Jobs at Peace Winds Japan

Roles and Responsibilities

• Install/ensure repairs/rehabilitation of water treatment facilities and analyze equipment requirements and make sure the water treatment system is fully functional.
• Ensure daily chlorination of water produced at the refugee boreholes by ensuring that the disinfectant is delivered on time and in the right quantity for effective results.
• Oversee and periodically inspect water treatment systems and institute procedures to ensure effective and continuity of operations.
• Perform regular maintenance work on water treatment systems by servicing and repairing dosing pumps and general cleanliness of the system.
• Monitor all operational issues and tackle any malfunctions within the shortest time possible to minimize interruptions of water treatment process.
• Organize regular water quality data monitoring systems and conduct regular water quality tests starting from the Intake, to different stages of treatment, tap stands, storage reservoir/s, household level, etc. to ensure refugees/host communities are supplied with safe water as per UNHCR and international standards.
• Submit purchase requests for procurement of equipment, reagents, treatment chemicals, and ensure the availability of all necessary items in stock for regular water quality test and operation.
• Coordinate collection of water samples from selected water sources and from points of its usage i.e. boreholes, households, water taps, schools and health facilities.
• Carry out physical and bacteriological analysis of drinking water for all the camps and water sources. Coordinate and manage lab testing.
• Prepare Operation manuals for the water treatment plants in refugee camps
• Work with other WASH teams and coordinate with other partners on information sharing related with water quality and promotion of proper water storage at household level.
• Summarize and produce weekly, and monthly water quality report to the WASH In charge to share to office and UNHCR
• Ensure SPHERE standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered for analysis of water quality and quantity
• Serve as the focal person for water quality issues for Dadaab camps in the absence of the WASH and Quality Officer.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Capacity building:

• Conduct quarterly regular training/refreshment/ for water quality team members including Water Quality monitors and treatment & chemical operators;
• Prepare notes, modules, and other related resources regarding the training component and share for the trainees;
• Organize the laboratories with necessary equipment, manuals for equipment, books, and other electronic reference materials.

Qualifications & Education:

• A Diploma in Applied sciences (Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Industrial Chemistry and Water Technology), KEWI certification in Water Quality Testing and Standards, Chemical Water Quality Testing and Standards, Microbial Water Quality Testing Standards or approved equivalent
• Experience: One-year experience in water analysis and treatment procedures.

Other knowledge, Additional Competencies

• Flexibility in approach to work methods, compliance with tight deadlines and ability to adapt to changing priorities and increased workloads.
• Good qualitative and quantitative skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and email communications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good laboratory work skills.
• Ability to think and operate independently.
• Physically fit, creative and innovative.
• The Garissa County Host community residents who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Project Implementation

• Lead technical design, supervision, monitoring and implementation of WASH and engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, organizational guidelines and donor specifications.
• Identify technical risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
• Take organizational technical lead in engaging partners on matters WASH and constructions in relation to technical assessments and joint implementation of projects.

Project Progress & Quality Monitoring and Management

• Monitor site-level project progress, output and quality against approved activity plans and timelines.
• Identify and communicate implementation delays, constraints, or quality concerns to the Area Manager.
• Support implementation of corrective actions.

Technical Coordination with Partners & Donors

• Serve as the area-level technical focal point for WASH and engineering coordination with partners, government agencies, and donors.
• Participate in technical working groups and coordination forums.
• Support donor engagement including, field visits, and technical briefing and responses to technical queries.

Support & Capacity Building of Staff

• Provide structured mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job training to engineers and technical staff to whom supervision is provided.
• Identify staff capacity gaps and support development of targeted capacity-building plans.
• Promote consistent use of technical SOPs and tools.

Integrated WASH Service Delivery

• Promote technically sound and integrated WASH service delivery across water, sanitation, hygiene promotion, shelter and related services.
• Coordinate with program, MEAL, and community engagement teams to ensure coherence and effectiveness.

Strategic & Technical Contribution to Sector Transition

• Provide technical input to sector transition from a refugee to an integrated model and sustainability strategies, particularly in the WASH sector.
• Support planning for service handover, system sustainability, and capacity of local actors.
• Document lessons learned and best practices and reflect them in the strategies and plans.

Technical Support to Resource Mobilization

• Provide technical inputs to proposals, concept notes, budgets, and BoQs.
• Support identification of innovative technical approaches aligned with organization and donor priorities.
• Contribute to technical documentation and learning products.

Acting Field Coordination (Area Manager Absence Only)

• Act as Field Coordinator only during the absence of the Area Manager.
• Facilitate day-to-day coordination between technical teams and support functions.
• Escalate critical operational, financial, or security issues to the Area Manager and/or Country Office.

Scope Limitations

The Acting Field Coordinator role does not include authority to:

• Approve major budget revisions or contracts
• Approve significant scope changes
• Provide final approval on their own technical designs
• Such decisions must be escalated.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Water, Environmental, or related field).
• Must be registered with the Engineer’s Board of Kenya, at least as a Graduate Engineer, and must be in Good Standing (2026).
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in engineering roles within humanitarian or development programs, preferably in WASH or infrastructure projects.
• Working experience in/with water utility companies and water sector transition is a strong asset.
• Proven experience and proficiency in engineering design software (Watergems, CAD, Civil 3-D, Prokon etc)
• Proven experience in field-based project implementation, including supervision of construction works, contractor, technicians/craftsmen and day-to-day site activities.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor project progress, quality, and outputs in line with approved workplans, budgets and technical standards.
• Experience in contributing to basic budget management, including cost estimates, expenditure tracking, and flagging risks to management and finance teams.
• Ability to coordinate site-level operations and act as a focal point in the absence of an Area Manager.
• Experience providing technical guidance and on-the-job support to staff.
• Strong coordination skills with partners, contractors, and internal teams.
• Good written and spoken English, suitable for reports and coordination.
• Experience in refugee or displacement settings is an asset.
• An understanding of the Shirika Plan is required.