IsraAID Project Assistant-WASH Jobs in Kenya
Background
IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 55 countries. IsraAID’s mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters.
Job Purpose
The objective of this role is to provide support to the WASH Team across various elements of WASH infrastructure; encompassing design, construction monitoring, quality control, program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The incumbent will report to the Programme Manager WASH.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Implementation
Support the Programmes Manager – WASH and Project Officer-WASH in the coordination of the WASH Technical activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans.
Assist the WASH Team in the development of technical guidelines and tools.
Conduct daily technical supervision on ongoing borehole drilling.
Work closely with the WASH Team to promote timely planning and implementation of all WASH field activities as planned.
Provide full support to WASH Team in maintaining regular contact with relevant stakeholders.
Assist in the compilation of periodic WASH Technical reports, program documents, activities, forecast and expenditures.
Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the WASH activities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
Work with the Project Officer – WASH to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
Lead discussions with communities and beneficiaries on program design and project review
Conduct periodic reviews and report to the WASH Team on any obstacles and recommend mitigation measures.
Required Experience and Technical Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Water/Environmental Engineering or other relevant fields
Minimum 1 year progressive experience in the WASH sector with an INGO and/or UN agency
Previous experience in supervising drilling and construction activities is an added advantage.
Skills
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a pressured work environment with frequent critical deadlines.
Proficient in negotiation skills
Attention to details and good numeric accuracy.
Skilled in Microsoft Suite applications.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team .
Key Behaviours
Communicates clearly and effectively.
Acts with a high degree of integrity and professionalism; committed, honest and sincere.
Proactive.
Accurate and punctual.
Keeps other team members regularly updated.
How to Apply
Submit only one document containing a Cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae to [email protected]. The Application Document to be saved using your First Name andyour Last Name. Inaddition**,** indicate theposition’s name in the subject line.
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