Overview: The WASH Specialist is responsible for overseeing the implementation of civil engineering and social aspects of WASH components.
The WASH Specialist will oversee and manage the repair and maintenance of hand pumps, distribution of water purification sachets as well as water quality monitoring.
The incumbent of this position shall ensure that CMMB is in compliance with government of Kenya regulations.
Responsibilities
Program Management and Evaluation
Coordinate and thoroughly implement field activities and operations as scheduled in project documents in a professional manner.
Under take water quality (microbial, physical and chemical) analysis of treated water using potable water quality kit, as per water quality technical guidelines approved by the government/WHO.
Assist in preparation of water and sanitation implementation plans or proposals for possible funding.
Organize appropriate trainings in the project area as scheduled.
Ensure that program inputs are procured, handled and distributed responsibly.
Sensitize the community both formally and informally on their role in sustainable water supply and hygiene practices.
Ensure that selected communities are given skills and knowledge in the use of sustainable methods and techniques that will ensure clean water supply and hygiene practices.
Effectively undertake any other duties that may be appropriately assigned by the supervisor.
Representation and Networking
Regularly liaise with the relevant Stakeholders and other NGOs involved in water and sanitation interventions for effective implementation of project activities in the operational area.
Conduct field trips for visitors to the project area.
Documentation
Compile monthly activity reports for inclusion in the qualitative and quantitative reports submitted to Country Office, and contribute to the other reports as required.
Human Resource Support & Team Work
Supervise community groups undertaking water supply and hygiene interventions in a professional manner.
Provide timely and appropriate advice to the respective groups, ensuring that the groups are duly introduced to the government staff for future follow-up.
Provide support to sectorial teams at the County level, e.g. Water in order to strengthen overall impact of targeted program interventions.
Technical Assistance, Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
Provide technical advice and support to the country office to plan and organize capacity building programs for community water management, water quality surveillance and response planning, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
Identify training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of program/project.
Provide technical expertise as required, facilitates learning exchanges as well as policy influencing.
Ensure critical gaps in information, knowledge and understanding relating to water supply, water safety, water resource management and sanitation and hygiene promotion are recognized and addressed by stakeholders in the project location.
Create inter-sectorial learning alliances, analyze documents and share best practices.
Influencing Policy and Building Partnerships
Analyze existing WASH sector policies and policy environment, governance and institutional bottlenecks, systems of management, risk allocation and coordination systems around WASH sector programs relevant for beneficiaries.
Recommend corrective actions to be taken by the country office to improve efficiency and effectiveness of WASH sector programs to ensure adequate focus on proposed intervention in Mutomo area.
Convene strategic partnerships to impact on overall beneficiaries to support WASH programs and resources in Mutomo, Kitui.
Participate in meetings with Ministries/Departments/stakeholders responsible for programs/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
Assists in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation.
Everything else that it takes to live out our mission and keep a good sense of humor.
Qualifications
You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in WASH programs in rural/urban settings and you have a bachelors’ or masters’ degree in environmental/public health, water management or related field.
You have excellent coordination and networking skills including liaison with WASH stakeholders.
You have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and data analysis software, and you have good analytical skills.
You have the ability to work and communicate in a cross-cultural environment.
Experience in resource mobilization and proposal writing will be an advantage, as well as working in hardship areas.
You believe in CMMB’s mission and vision and in creating healthier lives worldwide.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, copy of testimonials and three referees and daytime telephone to hrkenya@cmmb.org.
Include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Applications must be submitted no later than 19 August 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.