Project Officer

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya World Vision Kenya Full time

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

Key Responsibilities:
Project, Planning and Implementation 45%

Technical support

Capacity Building of 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 WASH staff (WASH officers, Sanitation and hygiene officers) and communities in programming and implementation of WASH and construction projects.
Support preparation and conducting 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.
Facilitate timely and quality implementation of Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects, other construction infrastructures and multiple use of water initiatives.
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
Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of information & data and review in collaboration with ADP Managers, other sector specialists. Preparation of the tender documents (Technical Specifications, Drawings, Bills of quantities and Terms of Reference).
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.

Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation - 35%

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 Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets).
Develop quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
Document and disseminate success stories and best practices on Water, sanitation and Hygiene projects in the ADP.
Ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range.
Facilitate regular WASH & Construction review meetings for the WASH team as well as participate in the ADP 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, Networking and Partnerships 15%

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.
Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery and support establishment and functional CVA groups

Any other support 5%

Any Other

Support any other duty on need basis

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering.
Registration with EBK/KETREB as graduate Engineer as minimum
Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and information management
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.
Expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.
Good understanding and experience in Sanitation and Hygiene Programming and models.
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.
Good experience in construction project design and management – FIDIC understanding as an added advantage.
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD and GIS
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in Water, Sanitation and hygiene projects through training.
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts

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