Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Job Title: WASH Manager
Job Location: Marsabit
Reports to: Senior Manager – Health and Nutrition
Direct reports: None
Contract Details:
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 197,077
One (1) Year Fixed Term Renewable Contract
Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
Pension After Confirmation of Appointment
Group Life Assurance Cover
Group Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for the management, implementation and supervision of the WASH project implemented in Marsabit County and related activities ensuring proper coordination with the other departments to promote integrated approaches. Responsibilities will include coordinating with County and local WASH management and promotion structures, and community mobilization around WASH issues. S/he will work with relevant stakeholders to build local capacity to implement key WASH activities. The manager will work closely with the County Government department of water and department of public health which are crucial partners in the delivery of WASH related services
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
· Ensure overall management and implementation of WASH project in all the project sites.
· To ensure the overall co-ordination, planning, monitoring and management of the WASH project activities;
· Support the development and setting of the strategy and approach for overall WASH interventions at CONCERN
· Contribute and/or develop sector project proposals in close collaboration with the Senior Manager Health and Nutrition.
· Ensure adherence to government standards, SPHERE standards, programme schedules; plan the activities of the section and ensure effective implementation of the programme schedules;
· Conduct necessary needs assessments in Marsabit for development of the WASH Country program strategy.
· Prepare appropriate and acceptable designs, develop contract documents including drawings, specifications and bills of quantities for approved project activities;
· To coordinate closely with other Concern programmes, relevant local administration and technical Government Departments and other NGOs doing similar activities in the project areas.
· Ensure quality of materials and workmanship in the programme activities;
· Support and develop the capacity of MoH, MOW and community workers and volunteers;
· Liaise with other parts of the team to ensure consistency of messages, communication and practices with the community and beneficiaries;
· Represent CONCERN in all Field Coordination and WASH sector meetings and liaise with other organisations working in the area with WASH projects.
· Develop and document standards and techniques through demonstration models with the aim of developing water and sanitation facilities that can be provided to beneficiaries cost effectively;
· Prepare internal and external/donor quality and timely reports for the project as required.
· Participate in project evaluation and contribute to the technical evaluation components of the project.
· To contribute to planning and budgeting for future technical phases of the project
· To undertake site visits to check work progress and ensure compliance with project design, proper construction standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to schedules. It will be the manager’s responsibility to ensure that all construction works are completed to the high international standards expected by CONCERN and its’ donors.
· To develop implementation plans and to ensure these plans and CONCERN policies are used in the project implementation, including budget controls, procedures, activity coding etc.
· To compile and evaluate lessons learnt at the completion of the project.
· Carry out any other activities as requested by the line manager and Area coordinator.
· Ensure timely and proper development of a Procurement Plan for the project inputs.
· Ensure supervision, acquisition and hand over of Equipment and materials as and where necessary.
· Manage and follow proper procurement procedures
Responding to Emergencies:
· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies
· To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern’s Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
· To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for exploitation and abuse in Concern programme
Job Specification
· A Degree in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Health or related field
· Minimum five (5) years’ similar experience in WASH project design and implementation
· Experience working with NGOs working through and with local partners and government systems
· Proven competency in sphere standards in closed and open settings
· Managerial skills; resourceful and adaptable work approach; creative and proactive approach to problem solving.
· Proven initiative in developing new programmes.
· Practical construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and techniques.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, analytical and planning skills
· Commitment to humanitarian principles, values and ethics
Disclaimer:
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and Cover Letter only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as ‘WASH Manager Marsabit’. The closing date for applications is 7th July 2019.
Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.
Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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