Project Officer- WASH

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Management, Coordination & Compliance

• Contextualize and adopt the Integrated WASH technical guidelines /designs
• Ensure timely implementation of the WASH program activities within Lafey Sub- County.
• 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 SMEs/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
• Preparation of the tender documents (Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bills of quantities and Terms of Reference) as need may arise.
• 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

• 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 Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
• Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with IOM and WV Kenya requirements.
• Document and disseminate success stories and best practices on Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects in the Lafey Sub-County.
• Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
• Facilitate regular WASH & Construction review meetings for the WASH team as well as participate in 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

• 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.

Knowledge and Qualification for the Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering and a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in Engineering project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and construction of WASH infrastructure.
• HND in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering with a minimum of 7 years hands-on/relevant 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.
• Ample expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects (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.
• Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior government officials and UN, INGO officials at the County & National level.
• Experience implementing integrated development programs with a focus on health programming
• Strong budgetary and financial management skills, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a computer and software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and databases
• A mature and committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to work with diverse teams across the organization.
• Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed
• Work in a multisectoral/ multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and application of contextual understanding in day to day work
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential