Application deadline: Rolling, candidates will be considered as the applications come in with a hard closing date of 27/12/2015.
Starting date: January 2015
Place: Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
IsraAID, an Israeli international humanitarian aid organization is looking for a program coordinator and trainer in the field of water sanitation and hygiene.**
IsraAID, an Israel-based non-governmental humanitarian aid agency, is looking for a motivated and flexible project coordinatorWASH Facilitator to assist in the management and implementation of a water, and sanitation and hygiene training program in Kakuma refugee camp, in Kenya.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to get hands-on and management experience in non-profit project management in Africa and lead innovative grass-roots activities in the field.
The job requires relocation to Kakuma, Kenya.
Minimum qualifications, skills and experience:
Advanced educational background in science and/or water / environmental / agricultural engineering / Water technician diploma.
Be legally employable in Kenya.
Proven experience in teaching/facilitation
Knowledge and skills in a water quality laboratory
Excellent English, both written and spoken.
Strong interpersonal and team skills, management experience preferred.
Preferred qualifications, skills and experience:
Flexible and positive attitude
Experience working in non-profit organizations.
Experience working in the international sphere.
Experience with teaching and/ or training.
Experience working in the water industry, arid areas preferable
Comfortable living and working in hardship areas
Reporting to the WASH Program Manager and Field Office Coordinator, the position includes but is not limited to:
Coordinating the implementation of training programs in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in and around a refugee camp in Kenya in tandem with IsraAID’s Kakuma WASH Program Manager, Programs Director and Kenya Country Director.
Supervising and driving development of IsraAID’s Introduction to WaMTech Training Program.
Teaching Introduction to WaMTech, as needed.
Teaching Advanced WaMTech, as needed.
Assisting with logistics associated with Advanced WaMTech classes and Intensive Training courses.
Leading procurement for and certification of IsraAID’s water laboratory
Supervising IsraAID’s water quality testing laboratory.
Supervising IsraAID’s hygiene promotion teams Community Outreach activities.
Participating in and supervising day to day WASH program activities and operations.
Development of technical training programs.
Implementing training programs in collaboration with local staff.
Managing logistics, coordinating supply inventory, and general administration of a technical training project.
Representing IsraAID at meetings with government, community members, NGOs and the UN.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on all IsraAID WASH projects.
Following training period, In-job training to take over the long-term WaMTech Program.taking on the responsibilities of the WASH Program Manager in Kakuma including leading WaMTech courses and partnerships.
Step into leading new WASH projects and partnerships as they arise in the course of the contract.
Hiring Conditions:
Relocating to Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.
IsraAID will cover living expenses while in Kakuma including, accommodation stipend, medical expenses related to the employment and meals.
5.5 working days weekly. 5 days off (R&R) every 8 weeks.
12 month contract, with a 3 month probationary period.
This is a paid position.
How to Apply:
To apply to this position please send your CV and cover letter listing references and salary expectations in ONE DOCUMENT (word or pdf) with the email Subject: WASH Facilitator to Alex Theran at atheran@israaid.org
Any applications deviating from this format will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please do not send follow up emails as they will not receive replies or benefit your application in any manner.
Closing Date: 27 Dec 2015