WASH & Engineering Coordinator at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership, Coordination and Implementation (35%)

• Lead the engineering docket and provide overall technical leadership and timely delivery to the entire World Vision Kenya WASH Constructions and ground Water Development works.
• Preparation of Feasibility Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design as well as Design Reviews for water and sanitation infrastructures (intakes, boreholes, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution networks, treatment plants) and structural work.
• Preparation of tender Documents, BOQs, Specifications and Conditions of Contracts in line with FIDIC and use of Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM), and World Vision WASH Business guidelines as may be applicable.
• Support in the registration of all World Vision Kenya WASH projects with NCA as required and ensure full handover of the project and detailed project documents to relevant stakeholders when completed.
• Support in the review and approval of project reports, design modification and variations, payment certificate of mega projects under grants and in Universal service areas AP’s.
• Coordinate all technical engineering consultancy assignments, reporting, drawings and implementation of the assignment. This includes technical leadership as “Engineer’’ representing the World vision in mega projects e.g. Kalawa-Mutomo, Akoret etc.
• Provide innovative and technical support for effective implementation of all WASH grant/sponsorship projects and Construction. This include full technical leadership to WASH and construction coordinators in the 3 regions of World Vision Kenya.
• Review all engineering surveys, assessments, evaluations, studies, designs and terms of reference and bills of quantities as developed by WASH specialists in the 3 regions of World vision.
• Ensure that WASH business processes, standards and guidelines related to WASH and Construction initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation for all WASH construction projects in the country.
• Certify all World-vision Kenya engineering/technical documents that required PE approval (from any agency) for processing and construction works as required e.g. NCA registration and approval of documents.

Effective and timely project delivery, reporting and accountability (30%)

• Oversee quality and effectiveness of WASH project activities as per the design and guidelines in full compliance with GOK, WHO, SPHERE, WASREB and other relevant partnership and international standards and guidelines;
• Ensure all WASH projects are planned and designed on time as per the procurement guidelines.
• Conduct frequent field monitoring visits to Area Programs with construction to ensure proper construction supervision and M&E frameworks adherence by technical teams, especially on the mega projects. This includes other software components of WASH interventions.
• Document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices on completed initiatives and projects.
• Support APs in yearly planning and budgeting process, development and approval of procurement plans and effective reporting of impact numbers of the planned interventions for the year/project. 
• Availing all required assets, software’s and capacity building initiatives relevant for performance and professional growth for PE registration.
• Facilitate and coordinate proper documentation and storing in box of all project documents as guided in the WASH Business process at end of each special/Mega project implementation at end of each project and before close of financial year.

Advocacy, Engagement and Partnership (15%)

• Foster linkage with relevant partners and other world vision support offices
• Represent World Vision Kenya in strategic WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at Global, National and County level.
• Represent World Vision Kenya in strategic WASH and Construction stakeholder forums/meetings at Global, National and County level.
• Support implementing staff to successfully engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including other World Vision Kenya entities, county governments, Community, church and other civil society representatives in order to maximize the impact of interventions
• Where applicable, in collaboration with Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) department, participate in appropriate donor engagement activities. 
• Support timely development of funding proposals in line with donor requirements and World Vision Kenya standards in collaboration with Area Program leadership, other NO WASH team members and RAM.

People Management (Staff capacity development and performance management (15%)

• Proper WASH staff supervision and guidance to ensure overall quality assurance, quality control and comprehensive implementation of technical program, and aligning to the required guidelines and WASH business processes.
• In close collaboration with P&C and management, ensure right program staff are hired, provided with required opportunities, are supported, mentored and coached for development.
• Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical modules, through trainings, workshops, OJT, technical backstopping, technical designs and software facilitation etc with support of WASH leadership.
• Setting of technical performance targets of WASH project officers, appraisals and recommendations for improved performance

Other 5%

• Support WASH & Construction Advisor roles
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Water Engineering.
• Must be registered as Professional Engineer (PE) and member of IEK.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field as an added advantage
• Minimum 8 years’ overall experience in Engineering project design, tender development, procurement and evaluation, contract supervision, monitoring and evaluation & reporting on integrated development with bias in WASH projects. Minimum of 3 years (of the 8 years) in field construction and supervision of largescale donor funded water supply project. 
• At least 3 years’ experience at a senior position providing technical leadership in WASH and construction activities in the water sector with multiple stakeholders and multi-layered teams.
• Proven experience in water supply, improved operational efficiency, Operation and Maintenance of water project, and implementation of water supply sustainable models for rural water management.
• Result orientated leader who can handle heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands,
• Expertise in onsite rural Sanitation and Hygiene works, Water resource management, rangeland management, disaster Risk Management and water safety plans for WASH projects. This includes Water Quality Testing, Monitoring and reporting.
• Good experience in construction contract project design and management – FIDIC and CESMM understanding.
• Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
• Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD, Epanet and GIS
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to take initiative as team leader & able to work with minimum supervision