Vacancy Announcement
Project WASH Engineer
Organization
Adeso : African Development Solutions
www.adesoafrica.org
Position Title
Project WASH Engineer
Reporting to
Project Manager
Working with
SCORES II team and Adeso Somalia program team
Program / Duty station
Badhan, and covering mudug and sanaag regions
Duration
One (1) year
Starting date
Immediate
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian
organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential;
working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that
economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect
community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness,
training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant,
and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent (Project WASH engineer), will be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring
and regular community consultation on the WASH component of the SCORES II project in Sanaag and
Mudug regions. The project Engineer will work closely with the project manager based in Badhan and
the deputy project manager based in Galkacyo as well as the project officers and community
mobilizers in the both regions in ensuring the project WASH related activities are well delivered.
POSITION PURPOSE
The project engineer will be responsible for the following key functions
Adeso Headquarters – Kenya
P.O. Box 70331-00400
Nairobi, Kenya
M: +(254) 710 607 378
T: +(254) 20 800 0881
[email protected]
Adeso – United States
1250 24th Street NW Suite 300
Washington DC 20037
C: +(1) 202.510.4137
T: +(1) 202.467.8348
[email protected]
Adeso – UK
CAN Mezzanine 49-51 East Road
London E1 6AH
T: + 442072508269
M: +44 7745 034395
[email protected]
1. Lead community consultation in the selection of the WASH facilities sites
2. Appropriately design the WASH facilities, and guide proper technical implementation
3. Monitoring of the WASH activities implementation
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific roles and responsibilities of the WASH engineer will include;
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Carry out WASH needs assessment in the project areas, with development of technical sound
assessment reports with clear recommendations for WASH activities implementation
Lead in the community consultation process jointly with the project officers and the
community mobilizers for the identification of the WASH facilities
Engage respective communities in the selection of the water berkads, shallow wells and other
water sources for the rehabilitation and construction process
Design the appropriate works to be done for each water facility selected for implementation
Develop detailed bill of quantities (BoQ) for each identified water facility (water berkads,
water wells etc),
Regular Supervision of the WASH activities throughout the implementation period
Responsible for the day to day implementation of the WASH activities in both sanaag and
Mudug regions
Regularly monitor WASH activities implementation and advice the project manager on the
progress
Provide regular project sites visit report and the monthly WASH activities status report to the
project manager.
Lead the community consultation on the formation of the water committees, and the
development of the MOU with each committees selected on the water facility operation and
maintenance
Train the water committees on the water facility operation and maintenance as well as the
sustainability through the appropriate mechanism
Ensure the WASH facilities (berkads, shallow wells, boreholes etc) either rehabilitated or
constructed meets the international standards (WASH minimum SPHERE standards)
Monitor water quality through continual testing and undertaking activities to address poor
quality, including public health initiatives.
Develop training materials related to Water, Sanitation, and Natural Resource Management
components as needed for the project.
Any other duties assigned as need arises.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor of Science degree in Water engineering and any other related field
At least 4 years of technical expertise in WASH, water and civil works
At least 3 years of experience in construction of WASH works in rural contexts, including
construction of shallow wells, Berkads, borehole drilling and dams
Knowledge of SPHERE minimum standards
Working experience in the project areas (Sanaag, North and South Mudug) mandatory
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Experience working in a humanitarian or other international NGO
Strong computer application skills and the appropriate software
A team player with good organizational and interpersonal skills
APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to
join this dynamic team, please submit your application to [email protected] , quoting the
position in the email subject matter, by Friday 29th May 2015.
Each application should be addressed to HR Director and include the following:
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An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and
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An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and
contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background,
beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.