DRC International NGO WASH / Infrastructure Officer (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
DRC International NGO WASH / Infrastructure Officer (Emergency Roster) - Jobs in Kenya
Are you an experienced emergency practitioner looking for a challenging new role? Looking to work with and for affected people in ensuring their rights are respected and protected in crisis situations?
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for new colleagues to join our Emergency, Protection, Assistance and Coordination Team, a multifunctional team of senior Emergency Response Specialists deployable within 72 hours to support DRC Country Offices respond to emergency situations
Overall purpose of the role:
Ensure the quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of all technical aspects of WASH and infrastructure activities being implemented by DRC in field locations.
Sector responsibilities: Construction, maintenance and repair of latrines, installation water points, boreholes wells and water storage. Construction and site supervision of physical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, community centers, irrigation systems or other community structures, facilitation and training of infrastructure management groups at community level, facilitation and funding of community development plans, initiatives for disaster risk reduction at community level.
Responsibilities:
Programming & Operations:
Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan, including conducting site assessments, developing and designing technical plans, drawings and BoQs, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and construction works, and provide on-site technical assistance to contractors or service providers and beneficiaries during the process of implementation, including management of construction activities;
Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals and budgets for donors
Lead the team in carrying out monitoring and evaluation exercises
Ensure engagement, participation and coordination with beneficiaries and community leaders in all aspects of programme delivery, to ensure community buy-in and ownership;
Coordination and representation:
Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues
Represent DRC at meetings with key stakeholders and other relevant technical coordination meetings at Woreda and Zonal level, and with community members and leaders
Ensure integration with other DRC sectors
Project development:
Develop project plans and budgets for funding
Develop projects tools
Project implementation and reporting
Monitor and evaluate projects
Logistics/Finance:
Support the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide timely feedback on budget follow-up
Plan and coordinate proactively logistics and movements of staff from and to different operational areas
Initiate procurements and ensure their execution
Experience and technical competencies:
Minimum 2 years of practical experience in sector area working for an INGO
Demonstrated experience in implementing engineering and construction projects, and knowledge/understanding of processes including tendering of works and monitoring of construction sites.
Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, AUTOCAD
Familiarity with the SPHERE Project and Minimum Standards
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
Education:
A University degree in Civil, water resource or environmental engineering
Languages:
Fluent skills in speaking, reading and writing Somali.
Excellent skills in speaking, reading and writing English.
DRC’s Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to demonstrate and master the below DRC’s core competencies:
Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: you take ownership
and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: you Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Conditions:
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Availability: October 2022
Duty station: Mandera / Turkana / Garissa
Key stakeholders:
Internal & External: DRC Programme Staff, DRC Supply Chain staff, Beneficiaries, Government authorities/Partners, National and international NGOs, Donor Agencies
General Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years.
One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager.
Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form.
For more information and job application details, see; DRC International NGO WASH / Infrastructure Officer (Emergency Roster) Jobs in Kenya
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