Organizations Background
Samaritan’s Purse is a Non-denominational Evangelical Christian Organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Job Summary
The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program Coordinator is responsible for providing technical supervision to the WASH project in Kitui-South. This includes but is not limited to identification of high quality WASH activities which are appropriate to the area and in line with Samaritan’s Purse mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical inputs and guidance to implement the activities according to international WASH standards, SPHERE, project cycle management tools and SP WASH technical strategy;
- Provide technical oversight of water source construction projects to ensure quality in liaison with technicians;
- Conduct surveying and assessments of existing boreholes;
- Provide guidance for WASH technicians in the rehabilitation of boreholes;
- Mobilize communities for borehole rehabilitation and manage the disbursement of cash for said activities;
- Train local WASH committees on the management, operation, and maintenance of water infrastructure;
- Work with the Program Manager and relevant staff to develop plans to carefully develop proposals and budgets;
- Work with Program Manager to provide oversight of water facilities construction and sanitation projects to ensure quality in liaison with the G. o. K. Sub-county water technicians;
- Document and report extensively on all technical components of the WASH project;
- Prepare and submit monthly narratives and project status reports in a timely and accurate manner;
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of WASH program activities;
- Manage all data collected for WASH program activities;
- Represent SP Kenya in various coordination group meetings with various partners in the WASH sector at the field level;
- Pursue and maintain contacts with local government officials and other stakeholders on a regular basis;
- Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
Education / Experience Needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Water & Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other related field:
- Minimum 3 years’ work experience in implementing water, sanitation and hygiene projects preferably in NGO setting.
Skills Required
- Excellent facilitation & project management skills;
- Excellent financial management skills including budget preparation, reporting and analysis of financial reports;
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work under minimum or no supervision;
- Strong Team Player;
- Valid Driver’s license and experience is required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter ONLY tohrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received from February 3rd, 2016 to February 14th, 2016. Testimonials and certificates should not be attached.