Project # / Name: Dadaab and Hola WASH Program
Position Title: Project Coordinator - WASH
Position End Date: July 2012
Duty Station: Dadaab
Reports To: WASH Program Manager
Job Summary
The Dadaab and Hola WASH Program aims to address the long-term water security and access issues in these regions.
The main responsibilities will include managing a team of local Water and Sanitation technicians in possible areas of pump installation and rehabilitation, pump testing, water quality testing and treatment.
Key Responsibilities
Position Title: Project Coordinator - WASH
Position End Date: July 2012
Duty Station: Dadaab
Reports To: WASH Program Manager
Job Summary
The Dadaab and Hola WASH Program aims to address the long-term water security and access issues in these regions.The main responsibilities will include managing a team of local Water and Sanitation technicians in possible areas of pump installation and rehabilitation, pump testing, water quality testing and treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and train local Water and Sanitation technicians in borehole rehabilitation and construction of water facilities.
- Ensure water activities comply with appropriate national and international standards.
- Supervise installation of submersible pumps and start-up operations of new water infrastructure
- Supervise operations and maintenance of mechanical water pumps.
- Train local pump mechanics on operations and maintenance of water infrastructure.
- Monitor, analyze and report on water quantity and quality data.
- In coordination with Community Health workers, Hygiene promoters and Water and Sanitation technicians, monitor household water information to include water consumption (liters/person/day) and household water quality.
- Conduct water quality assessments and disinfect sources as required.
- Ensure delivery of water management training to community water committees.
- Write routine progress reports and keep WASH manager informed.
Education / Experience Needed
- Relevant qualification in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or Public health Engineering
- At least 3 years previous work experience in boreholes installation and rehabilitation (Motorised water systems, Afri-pumps, Afridev and other related water lifting technologies)
Skills Required
- Experience in community mobilization.
- A desire to work with and train local staff and community pump caretakers.
- Relevant team experience and good communication skills.
- Computer skills
- Valid and clean driving license
Application deadline: Friday, 10th February 2012
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
