Islamic Relief WASH Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Islamic Relief WASH Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Qualification/Experience:
Background
Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.
IR started operations in Kenya in 1993 on orphan’s sponsorship programme through a local CBO in Mandera District, Northern Kenya. It opened its fully-fledged office in March in 2006 at the height of drought in the Horn of Africa. Since then, IR has been providing humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable communities.
Over these years it has implemented various development and relief activities in Mandera. This has remarkably changed the lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. In January 2010, IRK extended its operation to Wajir County, neighbouring Mandera, in January 2012 expanded to Garissa and Dadaab, and in October 2017 opened a programme office in Kilifi County.
Key Duties and Responsibilities (Key results areas)
Programme Strategy and Planning
Programme Implementation & Management
Programme Monitoring, evaluation, Accountability, Reporting & learning
Capacity Building & team management
• Recruit, support, manage, review, and provide professional development to a team of Programme staff, delegating to and managing their work to achieve departmental objectives and support organisational ethos and strategy.
• Lead, direct and motivate direct reports by effective orientation of new project staff on proper project implementation, mentoring and follow ups.
• Identify the needs and organize trainings to develop the capacity of IRK staff and partners to increase their competence in projects delivery.
• Ensure staff appraisals including probation reports, development of clear KPIs by all the staff.
Networking and Partnership Development
• Establish and sustain effective relationship with the Government (National & Counties) and other NGOs for coordination,
• Represent IRK at all relevant technical forums, Clusters, Workshops and Meetings.
Coordination and collaboration with Support Services Team
• Jointly work with procurement unit to generate/update precise project procurement Plans.
• Work with procurement unit and Committee to support and provide required technical support during procurement processes of the project activities and interventions relation to the programme.
• Work with Finance Unit on project budgets planning, Budget Monitoring/Controls, Risk mapping, and reporting, Audits (Internal & external), related financial accounting.
• Work with HR Unit to Assess the human resources requirements for the Programme,
• Work with Communication Unit to provide and generate high quality communication materials.
• Fulfil any additional assignment as deem necessary by the organization and/or as assigned by Line manager.
Personal Specification
Education Qualifications and Language
• Advanced Degree in Civil/Water System Engineer/Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Registered with Engineers board of Kenya.
Essential Knowledge, skills, and Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience of WASH projects in ASAL Counties will be an advantage.
• Proven technical competencies in planning, design, and implementation of WASH programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, SPSS, Design Packages-AUTOCAD, CIVIL 3D).
• Knowledge of International and National Standards/policies governing WASH programmes i.e., SPHERE and Water Act 2002
• Proven WASH project implementation and management skills
• Proven experience of drafting and writing project proposals,
• Excellent Project Management, reporting and documentation skills.
• Experience in working in insecure zones with knowledge in Standard Operation Procedures
• Experience of INGOs system in the same field,
• Experience in developing linkages with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors, and other stakeholders,
• Experience of working in culturally sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy and tact.
• Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and analysis.
• Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in emergency and development settings and good team leadership,
• Positive and ability to build consensus in problem solving,
• A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.
Desirable Knowledge, skills, and Experience
• Programmatic experience on the following themes: Integrated Sustainable Programmes, humanitarian interventions, DRR, gender issues, conflict, sustainable livelihoods etc
• Knowledge of The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Act, 2020
• Experience of working and providing support from a distance
• Sympathetic with aims, values & objectives of Islamic Relief.
• Member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya.
• Experience, knowledge and certification of solar works.
How to Apply
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, a copy of National ID, names, and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. The forwarding e-mail and cover letter must clearly indicate the position title on the subject line. Send your application to Recruitment.irk@islamic-relief.or.ke by Saturday 3rd June 2023.
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