Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and for generations to come. We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the position of Project Officer- Water & Sanitation – Karamoja Cluster, based in Lodwar
Kenya Jobs: Project Officer- Water & Sanitation – Karamoja Cluster, based in Lodwar
Reporting to the Area Coordinator based in Lodwar, the successful candidate will be in charge of implementing a newly funded EC programme for Turkana covering water and sanitation and will work closely with counterparts from co-implementing agencies. S/he will also be responsible for developing Practical Action’s WASH portfolio in the cluster.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of WASH programme within the cluster in compliance with donor requirements
- Champion the development of water and sanitation programme within the cluster in line with Practical Action’s strategy
- Take lead in developing and ensuring adherence to activity plans and other operational tools; and monitoring
- Responsible for effective delivery of project activities to time and budget
- Responsible for the production of time project reports (ensuring quality)
- Develop and manage partnerships within the water subsector in Karamoja
- Ensure effective representation of Practical Action in relevant forums and boards within the cluster
- Take lead in project learning and documentation
- Develop concept notes based on project learning for further programme development
Qualifications, skills and competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Water and Environmental Engineering/Science or related development discipline
- Post graduate diploma in Project Management, Community Development or related field
- Minimum three years working experience in development work
- Good understanding of policy context and ability to think critically
- Good interpersonal and public relation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to customize water and sanitation facilities to community needs
- Excellent analytical skills (research and writing)
Qualified and interested candidates should submit an application letter together with a CV and names of three professional referees to Practical Action by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 21st July 2011. Clearly indicate title of position applied for in the subject line.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunities” employer.
