The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Water Technician
The Water Technician shall be responsible to and report directly to the Project officer – Host community project or his designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.
The main responsibilities include;
Duties and Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Project officer and project coordinator Turkana host project, the incumbent will be expected to:-
* Participate in field assessments to identify areas that require water and sanitation interventions
* Provide technical support during implementing of water activities; drilling, installation of pumping equipments(mainly hand pumps)
* Train local technicians
* Provide technical advice/support to communities, Water User Associations (WUAs), hand pump technicians and pump operators on operation and maintenance of water facilities.
* Supervising the pump mechanic during repairs and installation of pumps
* Preparation of bill of quantities and simple designs of water facilities
* Mobilize Community during implementation of project
* Ensure that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during implementation as recommended in the environmental managements plans by NEMA
* Participate in project Monitoring & Evaluation
* Prepare and compile various project reports weekly, monthly and other sitrep reports as may be required
Qualifications and Competencies:
* Diploma in water engineering or Equivalent
* Three (3) years working experience in community based water project
* Experiences in training in Water and Sanitation programs
* Good communication and community mobilization skills
* Excellent Computer skills
* Working experience in Turkana will be added advantage.
* Work experience with pastoralist communities
Other attributes:
* The candidate should have high level of honesty and integrity.
* Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a team player
* Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 29 June 2011:
C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details, visit our website: www.lwf-kenya.org
Contract Duration: 6 months
Water Technician
The Water Technician shall be responsible to and report directly to the Project officer – Host community project or his designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.
The main responsibilities include;
Duties and Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Project officer and project coordinator Turkana host project, the incumbent will be expected to:-
* Participate in field assessments to identify areas that require water and sanitation interventions
* Provide technical support during implementing of water activities; drilling, installation of pumping equipments(mainly hand pumps)
* Train local technicians
* Provide technical advice/support to communities, Water User Associations (WUAs), hand pump technicians and pump operators on operation and maintenance of water facilities.
* Supervising the pump mechanic during repairs and installation of pumps
* Preparation of bill of quantities and simple designs of water facilities
* Mobilize Community during implementation of project
* Ensure that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during implementation as recommended in the environmental managements plans by NEMA
* Participate in project Monitoring & Evaluation
* Prepare and compile various project reports weekly, monthly and other sitrep reports as may be required
Qualifications and Competencies:
* Diploma in water engineering or Equivalent
* Three (3) years working experience in community based water project
* Experiences in training in Water and Sanitation programs
* Good communication and community mobilization skills
* Excellent Computer skills
* Working experience in Turkana will be added advantage.
* Work experience with pastoralist communities
Other attributes:
* The candidate should have high level of honesty and integrity.
* Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a team player
* Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 29 June 2011:
C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details, visit our website: www.lwf-kenya.org
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