Background:
As part of an effort to fast track the attainment of the MDG on sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation Oxfam and WRP partners have identified areas of acute water scarcity and where appropriate, plan to develop new boreholes to improve access for humans. 25 target areas have been identified for development of new boreholes. These have been chosen on the basis of high concentrations of people and the risk of failure of existing water points: Should drilling be successful the aim of the project is to provide an alternative reliable dry season water point and equip it with hand or solar pumps.
ASSIGNMENT:
- To establish the location of sub surface aquifers and to recommend suitable sites with the highest probability of success for drilling a borehole to abstract groundwater for human consumption at upto 25 locations.
- Carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed boreholes. The purpose of the EIA is to ensure that proper planning is done and that likely potential negative impact that might arise from developing the project are predicted and mitigation and monitoring measures included in the project design in compliance with National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) requirements.
LOCATION
Locations spread across Turkana County are currently being identified and prioritised.
How to apply:
Please read the full Terms of Reference and submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using INT0760
