Supervisory Engineer at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

DAI is an international development company. For 50 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in nearly 200 countries. Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

GRADE : 10

POSITION REPORTS TO : COP

Project Background

The purpose of the Western Kenya Water Program (WKWP) is to increase the availability of, and access to, water services in Western Kenya, while enabling better management of water resources. The GOK’s goals for devolution and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals will drive our implementation of the Program, and we will thus focus on enabling county-wide approaches, supported by accessible models, tools, and data necessary for water security. We will employ an efficient and collaborative approach that makes best use of the natural, human, and financial resources available in Kenya across the public and private sectors. The project will work across eight counties in Western Kenya—Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya—and the Lake Victoria North and South Basins.

WKWP has three overarching goals:

1. To increase the ability of selected county governments and service providers to deliver good quality, reliable, and safe water services to urban, peri-urban, and rural populations.


2. To strengthen the systems within which providers operate—including governance, financing, and WRM—building a foundation for continued, sustained improvements in country water services.


3. To support sector inclusivity, by helping to create channels for increased participated and meaningful engagement of the private sector, women and youth.

Objectives of the assignment

Provide quality assurance (QA) and quality control for infrastructure tasks, complying with USAID and GOK environmental and construction codes, reporting and management requirements. Oversee engineering assessments and design and manage construction of water and sanitation infrastructure conducted by subcontractors. Working in close collaboration with county officials, the Supervisory Engineer will be responsible for providing continuous technical and managerial oversight of the program’s design and construction activities. S/he will prepare required monitoring and oversight documents and reports, in addition to ensuring that scheme designs, and construction activities are based on the approved design and are responsive to risks identified in the design and plans.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The Supervisory Engineer will support the COP and Component leads in the integration of WKWP components, the formation of a collaborative and productive project team, and a county-led development process. Specific tasks will include:

• Manage the development and implementation of the WKWP Construction Plan in collaboration with counties, and the WKWP team, with details on siting, locations, type of construction, implementation plan, standards, and monitoring.


• Ensure timely completion of infrastructure activities by providing quality assurance and quality control for the design and construction of infrastructure in compliance with USAID and Government of Kenya environmental and construction codes, reporting, and management requirements and DAI policies;


• Ensure compliance with environmental and resilience requirements and meet quality standards


• Oversee the production of detailed SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, or BOQs the A&E firm contracted under this activity , and provide input on specifications, deliverables, and contract evaluation criteria;


• Review and advise on contract change (variation) orders as needed;


• Closely monitor the performance of contractors and supervisory firms – this will require regular attendance at monthly progress meetings;


• Confirm that infrastructure is tested and operational prior to commissioning, and operators have the capacity and tools to operate infrastructure


• Manage the relationship with the USAID/KEA A&E firm (as needed) and coordinate with other development partners operating in the region to look for synergies and efficiencies and avoid duplication


• Assist with the review of construction design documents to ensure they are of high quality and within the context of scope, schedule and budget;


• Ensure collaboration and use of participatory approaches with communities and county officials. Build capacity for sustainable operation of infrastructure


• Work to include women and disadvantaged groups both as beneficiaries and as contributors


• Monitoring and assurance of environment mitigation activities following the EMMP in compliance with Environmental Review Report


• Contribute to, and participate in, WKWP co-creation, planning, reporting, events and learning activities


• Supervise the WASH Infrastructure Specialist – Engineer

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or construction management


• At least 9 years of demonstrated technical expertise, with substantial developing country context experience, in a combination of the following technical areas: community participation, rural water, institutional development, and private sector engagement


• At least 2 years of demonstrated excellence in a management and leadership position in a WASH construction activity and be a registered professional engineer with the EBK


• Previous management experience with projects of a similar magnitude and complexity


• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of government and civil society counterparts and donor and UN partners


• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

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