Based in Marsabit / Samburu and reporting to the Senior Water Engineer, the incumbent’s duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Project planning, design and implementation

Technical support

• 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

Quality Assurance: Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation

• 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

Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development

• 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

• Any other responsibility/duty as directed by PACIDA management.

Required Profile:

• Possesses either Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree or more in: –

Water Engineering / Water & Environmental Engineering / Water & Wastewater Engineering/ Water Supply Engineering/ Civil Engineering with a bias in water works or equivalent from a recognized institution

• 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

Essential

• 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