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We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.\nCome join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!\nEmployee Contract Type:\nLocal - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:\nTo provide technical leadership in the design, implementation and monitoring of construction works for water supply systems, sanitation and hygiene, other construction infrastructure and multiple-use water initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, to quality standards and sustainably. The role contributes to wider water and sanitation coverage, better hygiene practices, community resilience, economic recovery and the sustained well being of children in line with SDG 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.\nTo do this, the job holder must be a professional who can communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos effectively and whose spiritual life sets a good example to others\nPlease Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.\nJob Responsibilities\nProject Design, Management, Coordination and Compliance\nApply the QA/QC Plan on every project, from feasibility to commissioning\nContextualize and adopt the Integrated WASH technical guidelines and designs.\nEnsure timely, quality implementation of WASH projects, other construction infrastructure and multiple-use water initiatives in the cluster area.\nCarry out feasibility studies, water resource mapping, EIA support and technical designs for WASH and construction projects as needed.\nFacilitate topographical surveys and GIS activities, including documenting and submitting the reports.\nPrepare tender documents (technical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and terms of reference) as needed.\nSupport the development of technically sound funding proposals and concepts by providing information and data and reviewing drafts with ADP Managers and other sector specialists.\nHelp communities identify viable WASH, health and construction projects, negotiate wayleaves and easements, and take part in implementation.\nGive effective, innovative WASH technical support to other programmes so that integration brings synergies, efficiency and greater impact.\nEnsure WASH business processes, standards and guidelines are applied when implementing WASH and construction initiatives (100% adherence).\nLead the development and implementation of water safety plans and disaster risk management plans for water supply projects.\nGive guidance on environmental protection and conservation, such as watershed management and reforestation.\nConstruction Supervision and Contract Administration\nSupervise the construction and rehabilitation of water supply works. Monitor progress, methods and workmanship, and keep a daily site diary that includes the weather.\nOrganize inspection and control of survey and setting out (through the survey team) and of excavated levels. Supervise the Senior Surveyor in checking the contractor’s proving survey, and make sure the contractor maintains design levels for the permanent works.\nRun the approval system for site clearance, earthworks, water supply lines and general items, working with surveyors and the laboratory to ensure the works meet specifications.\nCarry out formal inspections of works submitted for approval, sign approvals on Approval Request Forms, and keep a computerized summary of submissions and results.\nBe present for all concrete pours. Monitor the quality and use of all materials in the main works, and cross-check test results against the correct approval requests.\nPoint out mistakes to the contractor’s supervisor, and issue a written Site Advice if unacceptable workmanship continues. Report all problems and defects promptly.\nMeasure and agree approved site clearance, earthworks and general items. Keep measurement records for all aspects of the works, and produce data for cost control and estimated final quantities.\nPrepare payment certificates. Carry out final measurement as the project progresses, and produce an agreed measurement for the works.\nCarry out design duties as required: mark up contract drawings with variations made during construction, and feed site details into the as-built records.\nMonitor the contractor’s progress using Microsoft Project. Collect and analyze data on how the contractor uses plant.\nPrepare daily reports (in the standard format), weekly reports and monthly progress reports, including daily reports on how materials and plant are used\nCapacity Building and Community Empowerment\nBuild the capacity of SMEs, CBOs and Water User Committees to manage WASH facilities where there is no regulated water service provider to take over.\nBuild the capacity of WASH staff (WASH and sanitation officers) and communities to plan and implement WASH and construction projects sustainably.\nPrepare and run training for Water User Associations so they can manage their own water supply systems under the approved rural water management models, for better governance and sustainability.\nSupport the preparation and delivery of WASH promotion training sessions.\nQuality Assurance, Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation\nSupervise and monitor water, sanitation, hygiene and construction interventions in strict adherence to WV Kenya, Government of Kenya, WHO and Sphere standards.\nDevelop project designs and annual operation plans (4D matrices, DIPs and annual budgets).\nKeep budget use within the acceptable range.\nEnsure monthly data collection is participatory, involves communities and partners, and uses the standardized tools.\nContextualize and apply reporting guidelines. Produce quality monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end-of-project reports that meet donor and WV Kenya requirements.\nDocument and share success stories, lessons learnt and best practices from WASH projects in the ADP.\nFacilitate regular WASH and construction review meetings for the WASH team, and take part in ADP review meetings.\n100% of completed projects are reported in mWater.\nAdvocacy, Strategic Partnerships, Linkages and Networks\nRepresent WV Kenya in key WASH and construction stakeholder forums and meetings at ward and sub-county levels.\nPartner with the county government and other development partners to implement service models and leverage resources for building WASH projects.\nEducate communities on the laws, policies and standards for WASH and construction service delivery.\nSupport community-led monitoring of public service delivery.\nMobilize communities to take part in their WASH projects.\nTake part in and contribute to committees and task forces you are appointed to\nKNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE\nRequired Professional experience\n3-7 years’ experience in engineering project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys and construction of WASH infrastructure.\nA minimum of 4 years of INGO field experience, including 3-5 years in sanitation and hygiene programming and implementation models.\nProven experience in relief or development programming, including managing a large-scale community-based water project, with evidence of successfully implementing similar projects.\nGood understanding of contract management for civil engineering works.\nAbility to conduct community WASH needs assessments and to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate WASH activities.\nGood understanding of rural water supply management, including operational efficiency, smart metering, operation and maintenance (O&M) and sustainable service models.\nStrong expertise in Disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects, including water quality testing, monitoring and reporting.\nExperience implementing integrated development programs with a focus on health.\nExperience in water resource management, environmental protection and conservation is an added advantage.\nExpertise in building collaboration and partnership agreements with development partners, county governments and communities in WASH interventions.\nAbility to engage at a strategic level with senior government, UN and INGO officials at county and national levels.\nStrong budgeting and financial management skills.\nStrong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare concise and accurate reports and documents in English.\nAbility to use computer software to develop and maintain spreadsheets and databases.\nAbility to work in multisectoral and multicultural teams across the organization with patience, cultural sensitivity and contextual understanding.\nA mature and committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.\nWillingness to travel to the field as needed\nRequired Education & Certification\nBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering and a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience.\nHND in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering and a minimum of 7 years hands-on/relevant experience.\nExcellent written and spoken English is essential\nRegistration with EBK/KETREB as graduate Engineer as minimum will be an added advantage.\nPreferred Knowledge and Qualifications\nKnowledge and appreciation of World Vision International (WVI) working systems, policies, standards, vision, mission and core values.\nGood experience in construction project design and management; understanding of FIDIC contracts is an added advantage.\nKnowledge and practical application of AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and GIS.\nExcellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook.\nExcellent English communication skills, both oral and written.\nA team player able to build staff 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