Position Summary

The Water Projects Officer is responsible to provide technical support for the implementation and monitoring of the Commission’s various water projects in different parts of the country. He/she is also responsible for organizing water training programs for staff and other relevant stakeholders.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Assists and monitors the implementation of water and sanitation projects
• Provide hands on technical support to ensure successful implementation of water project activities
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports to the department/commission office
• Meet project goals, objectives, outputs and requirements
• Undertake field visits to monitor projects activities, as well as conduct periodic reviews with donor or government counterparts and other partners as required
• Write  water and sanitation  projects proposals
• Propose and/or undertake action on operational procedures affecting water projects management and implementation
• Identify, plan and organize water training programs for staff and other relevant bodies
• Facilitate dialog and group decision making where appropriate.
• Provide support to ensure compliance with donor monitoring, spending and legal requirements.

Term of Employment:   One year with high possibility of extension

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential experience required:

• B.Sc. Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology or related technical field
• Three  years of related work experience in the development sector
• Hands on technical experience in water wells drilling and surface water development works
• Fluency in English
• Skills in project designing and appraisal

Competencies of successful candidate:

• Has good communication skills, both written and oral
• Builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well
• Sets high standards for quality of work and coordinates group activities
• Manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones
• surveying skills, Computer skills especially in AutoCAD, GIS etc