Ref: BEC/HR/4/2019
About the Job: We are looking for suitable Water Supply and Sanitation Engineers candidates to fill the above positions, based in field locations (Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Burundi and South Sudan). The position reports to director.
Key responsibilities:
- Identifying and writing winning WASH proposals (Water supply and sanitation programmes) in Africa.
- Conducting water supply, sanitation and drainage feasibility assessment’s in various location in East and Horn of Africa. · Preparation and implementation of detailed water supply, sanitation and storm water feasibility studies including developing reports, technical design reports and bill of quantities. · Preparation, review of detailed civil drawings and designs in respect of projects being undertaken by the company, · Planning and designing of water supply systems, including: intakes, transmission and distribution systems, pumping systems, water treatment plants, reservoirs, infiltration galleries, stilling pans etc. in small towns and humanitarian contexts. · Regularly attending projects site inspections and site meetings with stakeholders and preparation of project daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports · Conducting, coordinating & analyzing site quality control tests as maybe required. · Checking the adherence to specification, standards of all ongoing and completed works.
- Manage each client needs and expectation for the project assigned. · Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- MSc/BSc degree in Water Supply Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Health Engineering or related fields.
- At least (5–10) years of practical experience in construction supervision & construction management of water and sanitation infrastructure in East Africa or equivalent civil works construction management
- Experience and knowledge of best practices in water, sanitation and hygiene, including advocacy for open defecation free communities/environments, water safety planning and WASH in Schools.
- Specialization and experience in issues of sustainable development, with strong understanding of institutional and policy themes and the building of personal and institutional capacity.
- Experience in issues of water and sanitation, with a sound understanding of private sector participation and social-economic aspects of water and sanitation.
- Strong regional/international experience of water supply systems, sanitation works and strategies in comparable situations, including institutional, operation and management mechanisms
- Ability to use AutoCAD, Arch CAD and Water-Cad, or similar hydraulic design software’s.
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills is preferred and Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
- Strong and proven facilitation skills to ensure participation in the evaluation process
- Experience working with INGO’s and governments is preferred.
- Willingness to work within and outside Kenya on short notice
Important · Please submit evidence of writing skills (Water supply/ Sanitation feasibility study reports authored by the consultant including sample design drawings in PDF) · Attach certified copy of highest Degree certificate. · State expected consultancy fees per month. · State evidence of availability (Day/Month/2019). · Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification from recruitment process
Gmail
Yahoomail