Mathira Water & Sanitation Company - Technical Manager, Assistant Technical Manager and Water Production & Quality Standards Officer

Board of Directors for Mathira Water and Sanitation Company are seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenya Citizens to fill the following vacant posts.

Technical Manager 

1 Post

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Planning, designing and implementation of water projects.
• Maintenance of water rising mains, services lines, sewerage pumping station, oxidation ponds, water treatment plant and meter maintenance workshops.
• Planning, controlling and co-ordinating the company Technical operations and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
• Planning, designing, implementation and management of all major and minor water and sanitation projects
• Maintenance of all company technical records and designs
• Capable of developing departmental staff on Technical skills, culture change, customer relations, training and formulating staff motivation policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Applicants with at least seven (7) years experience preferably in water and sewerage utility operations will have an added advantage
• The candidate should have a good demonstration of project management skills with adequate experience in operation and maintenance.
• The Board expects the suitable candidate to be highly innovative, team player, a person of proven integrity, self driven and motivated
• The candidate should be people oriented and have a demonstrated leadership qualities with high need for achievement.
• Below 45 years of age

Assistant Technical Manager 

2 Posts

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise installation and replacement of all distribution network extensions
• Ensure that prompt leakage repairs are done expeditiously in accordance with set standards and in the most economical manner.
• Determine the work tools and materials needed and ensure that they are readily available
• Supervise installation, servicing and replacement of all meters
• Supervise work in the field and ascertain proper usage of materials.
• Prepare water supply monthly inspection reports
• Assign duties to plumbers and water attendants
• Train and motivate the staff being supervised

Knowledge and Skills

• Higher National Diploma in Water Technology
• 6 years experience in operating and maintaining a water supply infrastructure
• Suitable candidate to be highly innovative, team player, a person of proven integrity, self driven and motivated.
• The candidate should be people oriented and have a demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Below 40 years of age

Water Production and Quality Standards Officer

1 Post

The Water Production and Quality Standards Officer will carry out chemical analysis, media preparation; maintenance of laboratory records; storage, collection and preparation of samples and specimens; diagnostics work; and any other duties assigned by the Technical Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze water and sewerage samples on a regular basis to ensure treated water meets the set quality standards and specifications
• Maintain test records and advising the production team on the quality levels and requesting them to take corrective action as appropriate
• Collect samples and specimen on regular basis and preparing media as required
• Ensure smooth operations in the water treatment works
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and tools and reporting malfunctions of the same
• Prepare accurate and timely reports

Knowledge and Skills

• Higher National Diploma in Water Production Technology
• Knowledge in water and effluent quality testing
• Six (6) years experience working in similar position in a water/sewerage treatment facility
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
• Below 40 years of age

Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated C.Vs. and copies of education and professional qualifications, indicating day time telephone contacts and three professional referees, and expected salary.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 11th November, 2011.

The Managing Director
Mathira Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
P O Box 1981 - 10101
Karatina

Canvassing will lead to automatic dismissal

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

International Rescue Committee Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera, Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.

Applications are invited for the position of: 

Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera

The Psychosocial Assistant will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management.

The Psychosocial Assistant will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management. This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a hardship area. Experience working in a refugee setting preferred
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of and fluency in Somali is preferred.

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 3rd November, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

Information Management Specialist – WASH Cluster

UNICEF Somalia

Vacancy Announcement Ref: UNSOM/2011/072

Title: Information Management Specialist – WASH Cluster

Category: National Officer – NOC

IMIS NO: 73583

Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment -364 Days

Organization Unit: Programme

Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (Nairobi)

Date of Issue: 21 October 2011

Closing date of Application: 4 November 2011

If you are qualified Kenyan National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Information Management Specialist – WASH Cluster with UNICEF Somalia to be based in Nairobi, UNICEF Somalia Support Centre

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

Purpose of the Post

The Information Manager will be a key member of the national WASH cluster coordination team and play a vital role in collecting, analysing, and sharing information that is important for the cluster stakeholders to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions on:

1. The need of affected population
2. The prioritisation of these areas according to WASH indicators
3. Where there is need for WASH actors and to what degree
4. What are the key gaps in activity and need
5. What capacity (human, material, financing) exists to be used in support of identified prioritised response needs, and what are the funding priorities.

Major duties and responsibilities

1. General

• Report to the national WASH Cluster Coordinator and respond to the Cluster Membership’s needs for information; work under the guidance of the Information Manager (OCHA), and SWALIM (Somalia Water and Land Information Management System)
• Provide IM services to cluster for key decision making. These services will include data collection, collation, mapping, analysis, and dissemination relevant to the needs of the cluster. This may require building additional and appropriate capacity through the training of additional staff and managing, organising, and conducting these activities.
• Contribute to periodical Cluster coordination and planning meetings, highlighting any significant gaps in humanitarian assistance

2. Data Gathering, Tools and Process

• Proactively gathering of information from other clusters/organisations which may be of use to the WASH Cluster for informing decisions, including movement of population, potential camp locations, outbreaks, water structures
• Identify barriers for information collection, collation, analysis and sharing and work with the OCHA Information Management Specialist to develop appropriate supportive strategies which includes convincing agencies of the purpose and importance of collecting and sharing data/information by providing a timely, added value service to all stakeholders.

3. Needs Assessment

• Organise and manage the data collection and input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the WASH cluster.
• Support and strengthen distance/field assessment mechanisms

4. Monitoring

• Maintain information on all current and potential partners, their capacities and areas of work
• Ensure the 4W matrix meets the needs of WASH partners (especially large partners who do not regularly report), OCHA, SWALIM, WASH Cluster Coordinator
• Regular consultation with key partners, to ensure their regular input into the 4W matrix
• Maintain database of ‘Who does What Where When (4W)’and derivative products, such as maps
• Inventory of relevant common Cluster data sets, including population data disaggregated by age and sex.
• Data on humanitarian requirements and contributions (financial, material, human – as appropriate)
• Support Cluster reporting: end of year report, CHF (Common Humanitarian Fund) reports, CAP (Consolidated Appeal Process) reports, quarterly cluster reports and other ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Gather and collate data on humanitarian response assistance, including feedback and/or issues raised by the affected population

5. Dissemination and Access to Information for WASH Stakeholders

• Maintenance of information management system, including relevant documents on the humanitarian situation, i.e. mission reports, assessments, evaluations, etc;
• Share information in an appropriate way (i.e not all stakeholders have access to the same type of information systems) using internet, e-mail groups, hard copies, verbal feedback at WASH coordination meetings and dissemination to affected communities as part of accountability to affected populations; consider translation into local languages as appropriate. Existing resources include www.humanitarianreform.org/WASH, oneresponse.info or country based websites.
• Identify and organise different web based discussions on specific thematic issues, to bridge the gap between the Somalia and Nairobi Clusters

6. Mapping

• Produce maps of WASH 4W per location, water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Map out WASH resources, needs and gaps as requested (support may be available from OCHA)
• Support prioritisation of proposals for funding from various sources (CHF, bilateral) by mapping all submitted proposals. Establish systems to manage high numbers of proposals submitted, for timely feedback to agency, and future use by Cluster.

7. Information Management Intra and Inter-Cluster Liaison

• Liaise with local and available authorities (Somaliland, Puntland) on data – particularly to assess and access existing information.
• Ensure that information management (IM) activities support national information systems (SWALIM), standards and build local capacities.
• Liaise with UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation experts to gather and share information – especially for background data and sources of information in-country.

8. Information Management Standards and Policy

• Ensure that IM standards and policies, as advised by the IM (OCHA) are followed, and feedback is given on appropriateness, with suggestions for possible improvements.

9. Ensuring sufficient IM capacity for continuity

• Bring any shortcoming in IM capacity to the attention of the WASH Cluster coordinator and the IM (OCHA).

10. Training and capacity building of national authorities and civil society

• Promote and support training of other UNICEF, government authorities and humanitarian personnel on data collection, analysis and dissemination.

11. Preparation for End of Assignment

• Hand over information management services to appropriate agency, including the provision of brief guidance notes.
• Preparation of a short summary report at the conclusion of the assignment on lessons learned to be shared with WASH at the country, regional and global levels.

12. Other

• Any other tasks that may be required (within reason) to achieve the objective of this assignment

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or discipline such as Information Management or Information Systems. A first university degree in combination with qualifying 7 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to work in difficult environments, in often stressful time-critical situations.
• Ability to work in English required.
• Cultural and gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and preferably MS Access or other databases.
• Strong knowledge of Google Earth
• Ability to collect and organise data and use GIS/cartographic outputs.
• Ability to present information in understandable tables, charts and graphs.
• Knowledge of multi-variable mapping techniques
• Experience in web design and programming
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or other mapping software an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to one of the following email address.

UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).

Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

UNICEF is a non-smoking environment

Save the Children Emergency Monitoring & Reporting Officer and Director of Operations

We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work.

Save the Children is committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to people in need as we are to working with affected communities, governments and the international community to find solutions to the underlying problems of this crisis.

We are looking to recruit the following 2 positions

1. Emergency Monitoring and Reporting Officer 

12 months based in Nairobi

The Monitoring and Reporting Officer will serve as primary writer for the development of proposals and donor reporting to support the emergency response in Somalia.

S/he will work closely with the Emergency Programme Manager in the overall implementation and management of monitoring, impact assessment and information management to ensure high quality, innovative and accountability standards are integrated into the regular donor reporting system of the Save the Children’s Emergency Response in Somalia.

Person Specification

• Demonstrated experience of writing winning proposals for different key institutional donors,
• Experience and knowledge of monitoring and needs/impact assessment methods
• Good negotiation, communication, personal organizational skills including time management, decision-making and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of donor compliance and key SC reporting procedures

2. Director of Operations 

12 months based in Nairobi

The Director of Operations will be responsible for providing supportive management to the Area Representatives in each of Save the Children’s operational areas, to ensure that robust systems are in place that allow for the portfolio of work to be delivered in an integrated manner, efficiently, on time, within budget and that it achieves the objectives.

He/She will work closely with other members of the senior management team drawing on support from their sections to ensure the quality of programming and that each programme area is assessing and responding to the emergency needs of children as Save the Children’s dual mandate requires.

Person Specification

• Post graduate masters degree on development or other social sciences
• 10+ years’ management experience of managing systems to support programme delivery
• Proven experience of delivering multi sector programmes with an annual budget in excess of GBP 10m indicating substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants (e.g., EC, ECHO, UN mechanisms, SIDA, DANIDA and DFID grants).
• Proven experience of managing people at senior level and promoting a consultative and inclusive management style.
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit:www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the closing date.

Applications should be forwarded to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke

Application Closing Date: Monday 7th November 2011, 15:00 pm

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages women to apply