Water Engineer at Eagle HR Consultants
Eagle HR Consultants
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Liaise with Programme and Project managers to realize and prioritize areas with WASH activities
- Conduct field assessment to target community WaSH projects to identify areas of interventions
- Planning, designing and preparation of bill of quantities for WaSH infrastructure
- Provide technical support to PACIDA procurement department particularly in providing technical specifications, providing technical inputs to the tender document and bid evaluations
- Works supervision to ensure technically and professionally sound implementation of WaSH projects
- Liaise with Government agencies and other stake holders in water sector to ensure coordination, harmony and enhance internal and external networking with stakeholders and donors as appropriate
- Provide technical assistance for the community agents and beneficiary communities on construction/installment of WASH related facilities e.g., toilets, handwashing facilities, refuse-pits and dish racks, etc.
- Ensuring on-site project monitoring, regular reviews, preparation of donor and other reports, capturing learnings, and support project closure and implementation of exit plans
- Take lead in development and implementation of water safety plans and disaster risk management plans for the water supply projects
- Planning, designing, preparation of bill of quantities, procuring, supervision and implementation of non-WaSH infrastructure as may be directed by the Management
- Capacity building of WASH staff and communities in programming and implementation of WASH and non-Wash construction projects
- Facilitate the development of technically sound funding proposals by collaborating with project managers and other departmental heads to provide technical information as may be required
- Supervise and monitor WASH and construction interventions with strict adherence to PACIDA, Kenya government regulations, WHO, and SPHERE standards
- Contribute to the development of project designs and implementation
- Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and end-of-project reports in accordance with donor and PACIDA requirements
- Document and share success stories and best practices related to WASH projects
- Ensure that budget utilization remains within provided limits
- Facilitate regular WASH & Construction review meetings for the WASH team and actively participate in project review meetings
- Implement, contextualize and adhere to reporting guidelines
- Represent PACIDA in key WASH and Construction stakeholder forums and meetings
- Conduct community education sessions on laws, policies, and standards related to WASH and Construction service delivery
- Assist in community-led processes for monitoring public service delivery
- Ensure active mobilization and participation of communities in their WASH and construction projects
- Collaborate with county government and other development partners to ensure implementation of service models and leverage the construction of WASH projects
- Support community-led processes for monitoring public service delivery and contribute to the establishment and functionality of Water User Associations (WUAs) and Water Resource User Associations (WRUAs)
- Any other responsibility/duty as directed by PACIDA management.
- Possesses either Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor's Degree or more in: -
- At least 7 years of practical experience in undertaking the above-mentioned job responsibilities
- Proficiency in either (or all) of the following software skills is highly desirable: - Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Auto/ArchiCAD, GPS, ArcGIS, EPANET and Google Earth
- Extensive experience in water systems design and use of appropriate technology
- Knowledge of pumping systems
- Familiarity with hydrogeological, geological, and EIA assessment techniques
- Experience with EPRA and NEMA guidelines
- Strong knowledge transfer and communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Expertise in water development, supervision, monitoring, and sustainability strategies
- Experience in groundwater management and technical knowledge in drilling operations
- Competence in water point maintenance and management
- Familiarity with local circumstances
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams
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Use the title of the position as the subject of the emailClosing Date : 19 December. 2024
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