Water Technician Job in Kakuma - Lutheran World Federation Kenya / Djibouti Programme is

The Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Water Technician

The Water Technician shall be responsible to and report directly to the Project officer – Host community project or his designate for the carrying out of his/her duties.

The main responsibilities include;

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project officer and project coordinator Turkana host project, the incumbent will be expected to:-Participate in field assessments to identify areas that require water and sanitation interventionsProvide technical support during implementing of water activities; drilling, installation of pumping equipments(mainly hand pumps)Train local techniciansProvide technical advice/support to communities, Water User Associations (WUAs), hand pump technicians and pump operators on operation and maintenance of water facilities.Supervising the pump mechanic during repairs and installation of pumpsPreparation of bill of quantities and simple designs of water facilitiesMobilize Community during implementation of projectEnsure that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during implementation as recommended in the environmental managements plans by NEMAParticipate in project Monitoring & EvaluationPrepare and compile various project reports weekly, monthly and other sitrep reports as may be requiredQualifications and Competencies:-
Diploma in water engineering or EquivalentThree (3) years working experience in community based water projectExperiences in training in Water and Sanitation programsGood communication and community mobilization skillsExcellent Computer skillsWorking experience in Turkana will be added advantage.Work experience with pastoralist communitiesThe candidate should have high level of honesty and integrity.Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a team playerAbility to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressureApplications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 29 June 2011:

C/o HR Officer,
P.O. Box 48 Kakuma,
Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details, visit our website: http://www.lwf-kenya.org/

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