Engineering Vacancies FH Kenya.

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Job Title: WASH Engineer
Department: WASH Department
Reports To: WASH Coordinator
Closing date for applications: 15th May, 2013
Contract Length: 2 Years
Position Location: Marsabit, with frequent travel
  
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the WASH Engineer will be directly involved in ensuring that all WASH interventions are implemented in a timely, qualitative manner and as per required standards

Duties and Responsibilities include:
    Design of WASH facilities.
    Prepare tender documents and bills of quantities.
    Supervise construction of water and sanitation facilities.
    Coordinate community training on operation and maintenance.
    Prepare technical reports and other reports as required
    Coordinate the documentation and dissemination of lesson learnt, best practices and success stories from the projects
    Conduct   technical studies which include feasibility studies, water quality testing and monitoring   and environmental studies among others.
    Provide technical supervision on WASH activities at the field office and ensure quality technical implementation.
    Ensure quality of WASH materials delivered by suppliers is of high standard.
    Provide support supervision to WASH technicians and the hygiene promotion team to implement high quality WASH interventions.
    Facilitate WASH trainings to beneficiaries and partners in the field location.

Qualifications and Experience
    A university degree in Water and Sanitation Engineering or or Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent understanding of project management is a mandatory educational requirement.
    At least five  years’ practical experience and demonstrable expertise in design  construction of water and sanitation systems especially in arid situations in the NGO set up or Engineering consultancy firm
    Demonstrable experience in development and interpretation of Bills of Quantities, working drawings and civil works supervision.
    The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
    Excellent computer skills are a must and understanding of Engineering softwares and GIS software is desirable.
    Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial level and government staff.
    The incumbent should also be at ease in working with local people and have the ability to manage cultural sensitivities.
    Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and communities on WASH systems.
    Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field
    Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and a proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
    Good written and spoken English.
    Work with minimum supervision, team leader and player.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications indicating the expected salary, updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to:

Human Resources Manager,
FH Kenya,
P.O Box 14978 – 00800
Nairobi

or email address hr_fhkenya@fh.org latest by 15th May, 2013.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.