Water Systems Operator

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to fill the following position:
 

Vacancy: Water Systems Operator
 

The successful applicant should meet the following qualifications:

• At least a diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years’ work experience in the same position.
• Aged 25 years & above
• A person of unquestionable integrity.

 

The successful candidate shall perform the following duties among others;

• Ensure that water purification is timely done & recorded appropriately.
• Ensure efficient maintenance of water purification plant always.
• Keep sufficient spare parts in stocks.

Applications addressed to the Human Resource Manager enclosed with a CV, copies of academic certificates as well as testimonials can be send to HR office on or before 4.30 pm Monday January 18, 2016. 

On-line applications can be done to: hr@laballied.com

SWASH Project Officer

Job Title: SWASH Project Officer
 

Country: Kenya
 

Location: Kimilili Sub-County, Bungoma County

Closing Date: 3rd July 2015
 

Management Responsibility: Project assistants, consultants and other field staff
 

Reports To: Program Coordinator
 

Salary Range: KES 35,000 – 45,000 gross depending on experience

Who We Are: Education Effect Africa (EEA) is a fasting growing Kenyan non-governmental organization focused on providing children living in marginalized areas with high quality education. 

Since our inception in 2013, Education Effect Africa has been working with disadvantaged communities living in informal settlements of Nairobi and rural areas of Central, Western and Nyanza regions of Kenya.
 

 

Our programs

• Enhancing access to and quality of education: We focus on sustained, intensive and quality teacher professional development alongside improving and increasing the physical infrastructure of schools. In addition, we also provide scholarships to bright but financially disadvantaged students in areas that we work.
• Innovation in education: Education Effect Africa promotes active and experiential methods of teaching. We provide teachers and students from marginalized areas with modern sources of knowledge such as Internet resources, computers and educational software.
• Bridging the digital divide: Access to digital technologies and the ability to benefit from new information and communication tools are a prerequisite of contemporary education. Education Effect Africa has been facilitating the launch of computer laboratories in marginalized areas of Kenya as well as offering ICT trainings to teachers and students.
• Water, sanitation and health: Education Effect Africa is providing primary schools with hygienic toilets, clean sources of water and hand-washing facilities. Our trainers and facilitators assist the teachers in delivering effective health education classes to children in all grades of primary school.

Job Purpose: Education Effect Africa is actively seeking for a qualified and experienced project officer who will be responsible for the successful delivery of school water, sanitation and hygiene (SWASH) project in Kimilili Sub-County called School of Health (SoH).

Key Responsibilities

1. Designing and planning project activities

• Assisting the Program Coordinator in coming up with project work plans and schedules

2. Establishing and maintaining collaboration with stakeholders

• Establishing and maintaining contact with project partner schools
• Developing good working relationship, building capacity of and collaboration between various management organs of partner schools such as board of governors, school health committees, school management committees, parent teachers association, parent associations in addressing the objectives of assigned projects
• Collaborating with local offices of the Ministry of Education, other relevant ministries, local authorities such as area chief, village elders in ensuring buy in of the project in the project area
• Mobilizing the community of the project area in undertaking interventions towards projects objectives
• Represent EEA at meetings, events, conferences, etc. with the relevant departments of the Government Ministries and other stakeholders

3. Coordination of assigned projects

• Day to day oversight of construction works and supervision of contractors in close coordination with the Program Coordinator and project Engineer
• Providing logistical support during trainings, follow up meetings and other events organized by EEA
• Providing professional guidance and follow up of participants after trainings
• Assisting the Program Coordinator in coordinating the work of consultants and other field staff

4. Procurement

• Daily coordination of procurement at field sites
• Recruitment of local contractors and vendors including collecting quotations and bids from the market
• Ensure adherence to EEA procurement policies and guidelines

5. Financial Management

• Assisting the Program Coordinator and the Finance Manager in ensuring that project expenditures are carried out within respective budgets
• Management of Project petty cash: overseeing petty cash transactions, preparing monthly petty cash summary reports and requisitions for petty cash imprest as and when they fall due

6. Maintain high quality documentation throughout the project life

• Preparing, disseminating and compiling of necessary project templates and documents
• Ensuring timely filing of project documentation (both physical and electronic) in liaison with the Logistics and Administration Assistant

7. Monitoring and evaluation

• Assisting the Program Coordinator in carrying out midterm, end of year and ad-hoc evaluation of projects
• Working closely with Program Coordinator in identifying existing gaps in respective projects assigned as well as designing and implementing appropriate interventions.

Education, knowledge, technical skills, experience and desirable requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, community development, construction, public health or related field.
• Minimum of one year proven experience in project delivery in non-governmental organizations, preferably those working in the education sector
• Proven work experience in managing construction works in donor funded projects
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili, ability to communicate in Bukusu dialect will be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word-processing, e-mail, Excel)
• Female applicants will be given priority and are encouraged to apply

Contract and Level of Involvement

• Full time, six months contract from 15th July 2015 - 15th January 2016. The six month contract is inclusive of a one month probation period. The contract is subject to extension depending on the performance of the successful candidate and availability of funds.
• Project officer will be based in Kimilili Sub-County (Bungoma County) with frequent travels (at least once a month) to Nairobi where the offices of Education Effect Africa are located.

How to Apply 
 

All application letters together with detailed CVs including names of three referees and expected fee for the above advertised assignment should be addressed to 

The CEO, Education Effect Africa, 

P.O. Box 52199-00100, 

Nairobi 

and sent by email to careers@educationeffectafrica.org not later than 3rd July 2015. 

Please indicate clearly on the subject line of the email the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from Education Effect Africa after 10th July 2015.

Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Sanitation and Hygiene Assistant 

(01 position)
 

Duty Station: Kyangwali
 

Job Summary: To ensure reduced risks of diseases related to poor Water, Sanitation and Hygiene conditions in the refugee settlements and immediate host communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and advise sector members on general Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
• Assess community Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion needs, and promote community led total Sanitation and Hygiene promotion through awareness creation and establishment or maintenance of functional Community Based Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion structures per village.
• Create cooperative and harmonious relations with the community as well as local government authorities regarding promotion of best practices in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Community and institutions.
• Conduct regular Hygiene talks/education in schools, Health Centres, markets, restaurants and at Staff quarters.
• Monitor construction and usage of existing Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion facilities through routine visits to homesteads/institutions and provide guidance through follow up on the activities of Community Health Workers, Community Hygiene Mobilisers/Promoters, and Hygiene Promotion focus groups in institutions and the community.
• Liaise with the Water Technician to conduct monthly water quality surveillance/testing programme.
• Conduct basic trainings and refresher trainings for the Community based Hygiene Promotion structures and make suggestions to improve the contents of the trainings.
• Liaise with the PHC Supervisor and Water Technician to monitor and reinforce hygiene and sanitation promotion in institutions and at each water point / distribution point through Water Source Committee sensitisation and supervision.
• Monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with stores and logistics.
• Develop a community disease awareness system at community/institutional level and liaise with all Health centre In-charges to monitor and report on prevalence of WASH related diseases.
• Compile weekly, monthly plans and reports on general Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project works in the project implementation area for strategic interventions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certificate in Water Supply and Sanitation, Certificate in Environmental / Community health or any related field from a recognized institution
• 2 years’ Experience in similar position
• Experience in NGO setting an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills 
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations. 
• Proficiency in the languages spoken in the project area and Excellent knowledge of English 
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of Sanitation and Hygiene is essential. 
• Knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training. 
• Proficiency in basic computer software such as MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. 
• Ability to ride motorcycle with a valid rider permit

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.' 

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Water / Civil Works Supervisor

Action Africa Help Uganda: AAH-U, a non-profit making agency that implements health and development projects in Uganda, seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative development leaders for the following vacancies:
 

Job Title: Water / Civil Works Supervisor 

(01 Position)
 

Duty Station: Kyangwali
 

Job Summary: Support the WASH Project Officer in installation, maintenance and protection of water sources within the specified areas of responsibility. 

Undertake water quality analysis and advice on the fit for consumption.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water pumps
• Install, operate, inspect and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water purification equipment
• Conduct and evaluate water surveys in collaboration with the PO WASH
• Plan, install and maintain all plumbing structures
• Conduct periodic water testing to determine acidity and perform corrective measures
• Support installation of water and sewer lines
• Undertake mapping for water locations and log jobs that are completed
• Repair and maintain water points
• Capacity build community pump operators through organized filed trainings
• Carry out plumbing works on water systems.
• Support the PO WASH to design and construct water and sanitation systems.
• Carry out water quality analysis and train community members in water quality monitoring
• Training and capacity build local community in maintenance of water and sanitation sites such as wells and latrines.
• In collaboration with the PO WASH, implement measures aimed at protecting water sources within area of responsibility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Water Engineering, Water and Sanitation management or a related field from a recognized institution
• At least 2 years’ experience in similar or higher position.

Skills and Competencies

• excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English
• Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office
• Excellent Management skills
• Able to capacity build and develop others
• Ability to mobilize different audiences
• Commitment to the organizational values

How to Apply:
 

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (together with an updated (CV) with at least three suitable referees with their telephone contact to;
 

Human Resource Officer,
Action Africa Help Uganda;
Plot 72 Ntinda Road, 

P O Box 10501, Kampala, 

Uganda.

AT: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. 

Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.

AAH-U is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Detailed Job descriptions can be viewed through the company website: www.actionafricahelp.org/jobs

Deadline for receiving the applications is: 19/06/2015

Chief of Party

Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, seeks a chief of party and other experienced professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Sustainable Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Program (SUWASH). 

This five-year, $40-45 million project will focus on strengthening the ability of urban water and sanitation service providers to expand, improve, and sustain equitable services through enhanced governance and financial viability. 

Its goal is to increase access to water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in targeted urban areas on a sustainable basis. 

Activities will take place in South Sudan and in at least six of USAID’s WASH strategic priority countries. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
 

Chief of Party

 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a social science or water and sanitation related field
• At least 12 years of experience with donor-funded decentralization, local governance, or urban water and sanitation service strengthening programs, with experience in sub-Saharan Africa preferred
• Demonstrated track record of progressively responsible managerial experience implementing complex, donor-funded projects with multiple activities
• Proven experience developing and working collaboratively with counterparts, other implementers, and international organizations and donors
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects that demonstrate success in terms of improved governance and/or services, including water supply and sanitation
• Relevant experience integrating capacity building, gender inclusiveness, and knowledge generation into work approaches
• Ability to travel extensively over the life of the project
• Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

We are also seeking technical specialists in the following areas:

1. Environmental Engineering
2. Design and Construction of Water Supply Systems
3. Integrated Resource Water Management
4. Utility Management and Corporate Governance
5. Institutional Reform
6. Technical Regulation
7. Project Finance
8. Capital investment and Planning
9. Operations and Maintenance
10. Sector Policy/Legal Reform
11. Economic Regulation and Tariff Structuring
12. Public-Private Partnerships
13. Contract and legal support
14. Capacity Building

“For all positions, candidates must be fluent in English. 

Experience working in the WASH sector preferred.

Send electronic submissions to SUWASHrecruit@gmail.com” by June 15, 2015. 

Please include “SUWASH” and the position title in the subject line. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.

NAWASSCO Internal Audit Manager, and GIS Analyst Jobs in Nakuru, Kenya

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO), a water service provider within Nakuru Municipality seeks to fill the following vacant positions

Internal Audit Manager

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for;

• Directing audit staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of Internal Audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating staff; and taking corrective actions to address performance problems.
• Directing the identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and oversees the development of the annual Audit Plan.
• Directing the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Directing the audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos and preparing working papers.
• Directing the audit staff in the identification, development and documentation of audit issues and recommendations.
• Communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
• Developing and maintaining productive client, staff, management, and Board relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Representing Internal Audit at management and Board meetings and with external organizations.
• Performing related work as assigned by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA K.
• 8 years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Considerable skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Considerable skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Experience in industry auditing and in supervising and conducting audits in Information Systems and other areas pertinent to the industry.

Contract Period: 3 Years (Renewable)

GIS Analyst

Reporting to the IT/Systems Administrator, the GIS Analyst will be responsible for;

• Develop and maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Establish data collection, validation, updating and archiving procedures
• Assess, conceptualize and facilitate the utilization of the GIS in daily operations (O&M) and (supporting) decision making by the management team
• Creation of new and/or refinement of existing thematic layers
• Training of staff to collect prioritized asset geo- and attribute data
• Validation and processing of geo- and attribute data
• Conduct spatial and quantitative analyses in relation to: asset management e.g. spatial analyses of leakage/sewer blockage numbers, locations and underlying causes and asset development e.g. bills of quantities for network expansions and/or rehabilitation works
• Develop overlays of the water distribution and sewer network in Google Maps (or satellite imagery with the Nakuru Municipal Council) to support the O&M team in planning and executing asset management (repairs) and development (construction) activities.
• Liaise with NMC in publishing updated information for selected layers in the public domain through NakInfo

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Degree Geography, Engineering, Environmental and/or Spatial Planning
• Two (2) years work experience
• Good command of fourth generation languages (4GL) and object-orientated programming
• Good knowledge of RDMS e.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server etc.
• Experience with ArcGIS 9.2 + extensions
• GIS track record, including proficiency with standard GIS applications and data layers
• Good Knowledge of data issues, awareness of different coordinates systems
• Digital cartographic and map production skill and use of Spatial Analyst extension
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Ability to develop and maintain data bases
• Contract Terms: Permanent & Pensionable

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities will be negotiated with the right candidate.

If you belief that you possess the attributes for any of the above positions, please submit your written application, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, your current and expected remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers to:

The Managing Director,
Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited,
P.O. Box 16314-20100,
Nakuru.

To reach him not later than Wednesday 19th June 2013

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NAWASSCO is an equal opportunity Employer. 

Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

IPA Program Analyst Job in Kenya

Dispensers for Safe Water is an initiative of Innovations for Poverty Action

Job Title: Program Analyst 

 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with travel domestically & regionally
Reporting To: Director of Programs
Start Date: 15 July 2013
Deadline: 9 June 2013 – Applications considered on a rolling basis 

About Dispensers for Safe Water

Each year, over 1.8 million children under the age of five die from diarrhea, a leading cause of which is unsafe drinking water.

Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW) is an entrepreneurial team tasked with scaling the Chlorine Dispenser System (CDS) – a proven innovation that dramatically expands access to water treatment at an extremely low cost.

DSW is growing rapidly: we currently serve more than 640,000 people in Kenya, and by May 2013 will be serving 100,000 people in Uganda – our two primary countries of operations. 

We have also piloted the CDS through key partnerships in Haiti, Peru, India, Somalia, and Swaziland and we are currently in the process of looking to establish operations in 1-2 new countries.

DSW has global reach - our goal is to serve 5 million people in the next 3 years.

About the Position

The Program Analyst will synthesize, analyze and share data and information across DSW’s country programs, fueling the rigorous approach and data-driven decision making at the core of our work.

This role will be part of a team which supports all of our country programs, and will provide a unique, broad vantage point on DSW’s operations.

The role will require an individual who is excited to make connections across programs while supporting teams advancing DSW’s mission in a variety of contexts.

The ideal Program Analyst will be extremely intellectually curious, service-oriented and able to apply a complex set of data and research toward real-world improvements in our service delivery to millions of people.

Importantly, the perfect-fit candidate is excited to have a real influence on decision-making around program targeting and implementation strategy.

About Innovations for Poverty Action

The DSW initiative began and was incubated within IPA - a rapidly growing, global organization with operations in over 40 countries.

IPA designs innovative, cutting-edge approaches to solving development problems, rigorously evaluates these programs, and works to scale up programs with proven impact.

As the program grows, DSW is transitioning into a newly-established organization, which will provide a platform for the long-term scale and sustainability of CDS operations.

Goals and Responsibilities Monitoring and Evaluation

The Program Analyst will provide M&E support and guidance to all DSW country programs, ensuring we employ world-class M&E systems and data-driven decision-making:

• Develop program-wide M&E guidelines to ensure consistent and effective data collection across DSW country programs, and migrate these best practices to new countries as the program scales
• Lead data analysis and desk research on key topics to inform programmatic decision-making
• Collaborate with country teams and the information systems team to manage DSW’s master database with evaluation and operations data for all chlorine dispensers
• Support field staff implementing evaluations by assisting with survey design and coding, treatment assignment and randomization, and the design of the interventions themselves as needed

Operations Analytics 

The Program Analyst will coordinate data analysis and reporting for all of DSW’s program offices in Kenya, Uganda and new countries. This area of responsibility includes:

• Contribute to new country and region expansion decisions by collecting and analyzing key demographic and geospatial data
• Create and maintain cost and impact models for key program decisions and metrics
• Design and maintain program dashboards to provide real-time feedback and analysis on operations activities

Data and Knowledge Management

• Coordinate use of all program data for internal and external purposes
• Establish new country program data and analytics strategies and gradually transition country-specific data management responsibilities to country staff through training and mentorship
• Generate visual representations of program data that provide intuitive presentations of detailed program results
• Create and maintain internal knowledge repository and sharing system to ensure key program information and historical data is readily available to all DSW team members when needed

Communication and Dissemination

• Communicate evaluation findings to the DSW team at large and assist in the dissemination of these findings to external audiences through the preparation of presentations, articles, and memos
• Lead specific dissemination projects, such as making presentations and authoring articles for external publications

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field with strong economics, statistics or other quantitative training
• Strong interest in research on water, sanitation, diarrheal disease and public health; prior knowledge of the associated literature a plus
• A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in a highly analytical and quantitative role
• Strong familiarity with Stata, SPSS or other advanced statistical analysis software (this will be tested during the recruiting process), Excel, familiarity with database systems, working knowledge of geospatial analysis
• Mobile phone survey programming experience in Open Data Kit preferred; at minimum, strong motivation to learn and develop new technical skills
• Significant work experience in entrepreneurial or start-up environments and a developing country context
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to work effectively with a team that is geographically dispersed
• Self-directed/self-motivating personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple supervisors while adhering to program deadlines and priorities
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Intellectual flexibility and willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence

Note:  

Please specifically illustrate the above desired qualifications in your cover letter by giving examples from your experience. In addition, this position requires a candidate to:

• Be inspired by DSW’s mission of bringing safe water to millions of people
• Have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and policy in the development field
• Be enthusiastic to develop personally and professionally as part of a growing global team
• Possess a strong attention to detail and a genuine love of working with data
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit – DSW is a dynamic program, with many opportunities for growth and leadership

To Apply Please follow the application instructions below. 

Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered. 

Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Send a CV and a cover letter to ipak.water.jobs@poverty-action.org and cc jobs@poverty-action.org 
• In the subject line: Copy exactly the following position line: 100921 IPAKenya, Program Analyst
• In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name
• Attachments: Please attach your CV and cover letter. Optionally, include a work sample which highlights your analytical and written communications skills.

Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by email for an interview. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a decision may be made before the deadline.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer: 

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 

If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Program Analyst. 

The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. 

Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. 

Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-info@poverty-action.org.

Ministry of Water and Irrigation UTaNRMP - Water Resources Coordinator, Land & Environment Coordinator, Accounts Assistants, Secretarial Personnel, Receptionist, Drivers and Support Staff

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Upper Tana Natural Resources Management Project

(UTaNRMP)

Job Opportunities

The Government of Kenya has received financial support from International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Spanish Trust Fund for the implementation of Upper Tana Natural Resources Management Project. 

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to reduction of rural poverty in the Upper Tana River catchment. 

This goal will be pursued through two development objectives which reflect the poverty-environment nexus: 

(i) Increased sustainable food production and incomes for poor rural households living in the project area and 

(ii) Sustainable management of natural resources for provision of environmental services. 

The project will cover six counties namely: Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Nyeri. The project duration shall be eight (8) years (2012/2020). 

The Project Coordination Team (PCT) will be based at Embu County.The PCT will be responsible for project coordination and management and will ensure that the project is implemented according to the Financing Agreement and within the Government regulations. The PCT will supervise, backstop and advise all implementing agencies on their roles in the project.

The government plans to utilize a portion of the funds to support placement of a PCT whose staff will be serving on one year contract renewable annually for the period of the project subject to satisfactory annual assessment. 

The PCT will be composed of the following staff who must be Kenyan citizens and have capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours

Water Resources Coordinator (WRC) 

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the WRC will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Sustainable Management of Water Resources activities.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Community Empowerment Coordinator, Water Service Trust Fund (WSTF) and Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA), coordinate the formation and strengthening of WRUAs and preparation and implementation of sub-catchment management plans (SCMPs);
• Coordinate with relevant parties such as KFS and KWS the preparation and implementation of remedial actions for environmental hotspots that impact on point sources of water;
• Facilitate the revision of the operational guidelines for the matching grants managed by WSTF and PCT on the basis of implementation experience;
• Coordinate the assessment of water resources in the sub-basins, and the development of the water resources management plan for each sub-basin; 
• Coordinate the implementation of water and pollution monitoring systems;
• Ensure compliance with professional and technical standards by implementers in the design and implementation of water development projects;
• Facilitate sensitization and training of communities with respect to their roles and responsibilities under the present and planned legislative framework in the sector;
• Support implementing County Departmental Heads and other technical personnel, to determine practical interventions for protection, conservation and optimal use of water resources; and
• Together with the Community Empowerment Coordinator, ensure gender mainstreaming and equality in all project activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a first degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural Engineering/Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized university. Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Management training certificate will be an added advantage;
• Have at least 10 years working experience in a similar field, three (3) of which must be in senior management position handling community based projects;
• Have experience in planning, design and implementation of community water schemes (domestic and irrigation) and in water resources management;
• Be up to date with policies in the sector as well as be conversant with appropriate technologies applied in the sector; and
• Be computer literate.

Land and Environment Coordinator (LEC)

One (1) Post

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the LEC will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Sustainable Management of Forest and Agricultural Ecosystems activities.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other project implementers, undertake or update inventories of natural and environmental resources in the project area;
• In collaboration with other implementing partners, raise awareness and capacity building on environment issues among the communities and other stakeholders;
• Facilitate the monitoring of environmental variables in the project area and help to build a database on natural resources of the area;
• Facilitate the revision of the operational guidelines for the matching grants managed by WSTF and PCT on the basis of implementation experience;
• Coordinate the preparation and use of environmental impact assessments/Environmental Audits of project activities and ensure the integration of environmental aspects in all project activities;
• Coordinate the project-assisted environmental, off-farm soil and water conservation interventions undertaken by communities with support from KFS, KWS and other national, NGO and donor partners;
• In collaboration with other implementing partners, support the development and implementation of Participatory Forest Management Plans of gazetted forests and hilltops; and
• Together with the Community Empowerment Coordinator, ensure gender mainstreaming and equality in all project activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a first degree in Natural Resources Management/ (preferably in Biological Sciences)/ Forestry or a related field from a recognized university. Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Management training certificate will be an added advantage;
• Have at least 10 years working experience in a similar field, three (3) of which must be at senior management position handling community based project;
• Must have experience in: community forestry and environmental conservation strategies, practices of forest management, have worked closely with other stakeholders including communities, KFS, NEMA, KWS and other agencies handling community based projects;
• Be up to date with relevant sector policies; and
• Be computer literate.

Accounts Assistants (AA)

Two (2) Posts

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Project Financial Controller (PFC), the Accountant Assistants will be responsible for maintaining Project financial and accountings records at the PCT and in particular perform the following duties:

• Be responsible for the maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on project expenditure as directed by the PFC;
• Ensure the project’s financial procedures as detailed in the project Implementation and Financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and county level;
• Under the direction of the PFC assist in the preparation of the annual work plans and budget in line with the guidelines provided by Ministry of Finance and IFAD for inclusion into the national and county Budgets;
• Compiling the Statements of Expenditures (SOE) and Withdrawal Applications (WAs)for the PCT, the counties for submission and follow up with the Project Lead Agency, the Ministry of Finance and IFAD;
• Perform: Bank Reconciliation of all county Bank Accounts, maintain the ledgers, maintain all records on Withdrawal Applications and other financial records for the project up to the Trial Balance stage;
• Under the direction of the PFC assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as required by the GOK and IFAD project agreement;
• Assist in ensuring that project accounting records in the project area are properly maintained for Internal Audit and External Audit as detailed in the Loan Agreement and GOK regulation;
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, bi-annual and annual financial reports as required by the GOK and IFAD; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the PFC.

Qualifications

• Must be holder of CPA (K) or its equivalent. Those with Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) degree, or relevant Master’s Degree will have an added advantage;
• Must have a minimum of 3 years similar working experience in a government ministry/department handling GOK and donor projects;
• Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word and other accounting packages);
• Ability to prepare financial statements as per International Accounting Standards;
• Must have excellent report writing, communication skills and demonstrate a high level of integrity; and
• Be a team player.

Secretarial Personnel

Two (2) Posts

Key Responsibilities:

• the Secretaries will be responsible for manning the Project Coordinator’s office and giving services to the PCT;
• Carrying out routine office duties including receipt and dispatch of mail, filling documents, receiving and attending to visitors and handling incoming and outgoing telephone calls;
• Drafting routine correspondence for Project Coordinator’s signature;
• Editing reports;
• Assisting the Project Coordinator in administrative and office executive matters;
• Offer logistical support to PCT travel arrangements, meetings/workshops/and conferences organization;
• Handle PCT Personnel issues;
• Carrying out elementary accounts operations;
• Ensuring security of office documents and equipment;
• Supervising other support staff serving at PCT; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Must have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE), Mean Grade C-(minus) or Kenya Certificate Examination (KCE) division III or its equivalent with at least C(plain) in English language or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have the following qualifications from the Kenya National examinations Council;- Typewriting stages I,II, and III/ computerized document processing I,II, and III, Shorthand stages II and III, Office Practice stages I & II, Business English stage I, II & III/communications I and II, Commerce stages I & II, Secretarial Duties stage II Office Management stage III/ office administration and management III
• Certificate in computer applications (windows, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Msaccess and internet) from a recognized institution;
• Diploma/higher Diploma in secretarial studies from Kenya National Examinations council or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in secretarial studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• The applicant must have 10 years of experience working at an executive management level three (3) of which must be in a multisectoral project.

Telephone Operator / Receptionist

One (1) Post

Key responsibilities:

• Telephone operating duties;
• Clerical work and routine testing of the switchboard facilities;
• Liaising with the maintenance engineers on switchboard maintenance;
• Receiving and attending to visitors/guests and providing required information;
• Managing front office tidiness, promotional material displays;
• Maintaining visitors/guests records;
• Assisting in secretarial office duties; and
• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Holder of Kenya certificate of education (KCE) division III or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (plus), and above with at least C (plain) in English or Kiswahili;
• Telephone occupation test II and I from recognized institution. Must have at least secretarial training stage one in all subjects. Higher qualifications will be an added advantage;
• Strong interpersonal and customer care skills;
• Computer skills; and
• Have experience of at least 3 years continuous service in a busy office preferably in a multidisciplinary/multisectoral project.

Drivers 

Five (5) Posts

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling and oil systems, electrical system, tyre pressure and brakes;
• Driving the vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintenance of work tickets for assigned vehicle;
• Ensuring security of the vehicle both on the off the road; and
• Ensuring security and safety of passengers and goods.

Qualification

• Kenya certificate of secondary education mean grade D (plain); its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, or 10 years continuous service five (5) of which must be in a project or in an executive office;
• Have a valid driving license free from any current endorsements (s);
• Passed occupational Trade Test I for drivers;
• Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Attended a refresher course for drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within the last three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institute;
• A valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• Attended a First-Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institutes of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.

Support Staff 

One (1) Post

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining cleanliness of all PCT offices;
• Delivery of documents to the relevant offices;
• Posting of relevant project documents;
• Preparation and service of tea/coffee/refreshments; and
• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the Secretaries.

Qualifications

• Holder of Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Mean Grade “D” (Plain);
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience three (3) of which must be in a busy office preferably in a multi discipline/multisector project.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

P.O. Box 49720-00100

Nairobi

Attn: Human Resources Department, Room NO 145

So as to reach on or before 15th October 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.