ICS Africa WK Project Officer Water Job in Teso North Kenya Category: General Jobs in Kenya Posted: Mar 24, 2014 General Information Function: Project Officer Water, WK Reports to: Programme Manager, WK Location: Busia Summary: The Project Officer will ensure that water and hygiene project is implemented effectively and in a timely fashion professionally, and in accordance with the culture and practices of the local population in Teso North, specifically regions in Amagoro and Malaba. Responsibilities Research and Advice Analyze research/study results and advice ICS management on the implementation of findings; Advising ICS management on total water, sanitation and hygiene aspects in broad coordination with other programmes; Ensure proper integration of knowledge and best practices around water marketing in rural context from other countries (health, legal aspects, technical, social). Strategy Develop a scaling up strategy for sustainable sanitation and hygiene in Kenya in cooperation with relevant actors in the field; Contribute knowledge and ideas to develop inclusive approaches and solutions, addressing the needs of different groups; Identify potential funding opportunities in cooperation with the programme manager and programme officer. Project Implementation Ensuring quality and integrity of implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines, administrative systems, and established ICS water programme principles; Evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of current and future programming in relation to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the local context; Deliver effective development results and ensure the high quality and timely completion of the deliverables and reports and progress against the agreed programme milestones and donor requirements. Networking and Representation Strengthen the relationship and cooperation with existing partners and donors in the WASH sector and identifying potential new partners/donors Representing ICS in stakeholder and other relevant meetings Promoting and reinforcing relationships with district and provincial technical authorities Ensuring correct MOUs are in place with relevant district/county stakeholders Qualifications and Skills Required: Degree in water engineering, agricultural engineering, or other relevant training 3 years’ experience in managing water projects Training in water social enterprises management will be an asset Experience in community work and different cultural contexts Experience in cross-cultural settings Prior experience in commercial water schemes in Kenya If you posses the above qualifications send your application to [email protected]. For further details regarding vacancies, please visit our websiteicsafrica.org. Deadline for submitting applications is 1st April 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:14:13 +0000
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