Project Officer Water,WK Reports to: Programme Manager, WK Location: Busia 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 website icsafrica.org Deadline for submitting applications is 1st April 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 11:09:04 +0000
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