Program Assistant (WASH and Infrastructure)

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Overview of Position

• Established in 1951, our client is a related organization of the United Nations (UN) & as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental & non governmental partners. They are dedicated to promoting humane & orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services & advice to governments & migrants.
• Under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator (Recovery & Resilience) & the direct supervision of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) & Infrastructure Coordinator & in coordination with relevant departments, support units & sub office teams, the Program Assistant (WASH & Infrastructure) will assist in the planning, implementation & monitoring of our clients WASH & infrastructure activities in Kenya.
• Specifically, s / he will provide technical support to the design, implementation, supervision & evaluation of discrete WASH & infrastructure elements of our clients integrated recovery & resilience program to address the immediate & longer term basic service needs of internally displaced people, refugees & host communities affected by conflict & / or disaster. The Program Assistant (WASH & Infrastructure) will, additionally, assist in the planning & procurement of any construction or refurbishment works related to maintaining or expanding our clients office premises & facilities.

Role Objectives

In particular the selected candidate will:

• Support the Program Assistant (WASH & Infrastructure) in preparing technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings of shallow wells & boreholes throughout the process from designing, tendering, procurement, installation & operation.
• Carry out site supervision, ensuring that materials are used in accordance with the BOQ; keep records & coordinate with the logistics & procurement unit.
• Regularly monitor the performance of the WASH systems & closely coordinate with the livelihood team for linkage with livelihoods activities.
• Assist in selecting, training & managing water user associations consisting of local leaders & community volunteers.
• Facilitate that the targeted communities and the Department for Water Services (DWS) in target counties participate in program design & delivery, promoting the sense of ownership.
• Plan logistics, administration & coordination of meetings, workshops, seminars, trainings & conferences relevant to WASH & infrastructure at the regional / national level, as well as other events.
• Draft & maintain project reports & records relevant to our clients WASH & infrastructure programming, including research reports, individual beneficiaries files / monitoring reports etc.
• Support the WASH & Infrastructure Coordinator in identifying & documenting good practices, beneficiary stories & lessons learnt from programming.
• Undertake duty travel relating to the project activities, as required.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Project Reporting

This role works under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator (Recovery & Resilience) & the direct supervision of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) & Infrastructure Coordinator.

Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering, from an accredited academic institution with four years in working in implementing WASH programs in humanitarian crisis & community development settings.
• Experience in implementing WASH activities including the construction, repair of wells & solar pumping in humanitarian & development contexts.
• Experience in liaising with national, local governmental authorities & local leaders, national / international institutions, UN agencies & non governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons & other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non government or government institutions / organization in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in recovery & resilience projects would be an advantage.
• Knowledge on technical requirements of WASH projects such as, but not limited to, bore holes, shallow wells, hand pumps & drift irrigations.
• In depth knowledge of the WASH issues & needs in Kenya.
• Knowledge on migration related subject areas dealt with by the organization advantageous.
• Fluency in English, Somali & Swahili is required (oral & written).
• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.
• Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
• Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.
• Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.