Reporting to: WSTF, Rural Investments Manager
Duty station: Nairobi – WSTF Offices with frequent travel to the field
Contract Period: Fixed 24 months
Main purpose of the role
The position holder will support in the management and implementation of the Danida funded Green Growth and Employment Programme (GGEP) and Water and Livelihood Programme in WSTF.
The main roles will include support to planning, designing, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the Programme in order to deliver the planned outputs, outcomes and impacts, while ensuring effective County Governments engagement, effective and efficient funds utilization, accurate accountability, timely completion and realization of value for money.
Duties & Responsibilities
In close collaboration with the WSTF relevant staff, coordinate and manage the implementation of the GGEP water and sanitation investments in the 8 GGEP ASAL counties
In close collaboration with WSTF Programme Team Leader, initiate the development of GGEP work plans, budgets, strategies and reports for management, Board and Danida
Execute the Programme activities based on WSTF procedures and in line with development partner agreement
Support the review and implementation of specific WSTF/County engagement strategies
Work with WSTF team and Counties to identify, appraise and finance implementation of various water supply, sanitation and water resource projects in the defined rural areas
Coordinate and facilitate various assessments, infrastructure surveys and design, evaluations, missions and audits relevant to the Programme Support in the coordination of technical and financial monitoring and evaluation of all Programme field activities,
Support in the management of all the documentation, contracts and disbursement of funds to projects under the assigned programmes,
Prepare project reports and in close collaboration with WSTF ensuring that the GGEP/WLP reports meet the donor expectations,
In close collaboration with WSTF Rural investment team, utilize Programme Management Information Systems and Standardized Manuals relevant to the Programme,
In charge of mentoring, performance management and supervision of assigned Programme Implementation Unit (PIU) staff including short term consultants under the GGEP and Water and Livelihood Programme,
Mentor and strengthen the team members on relevant Programme and project management skills, technical support in the area of Infrastructural design, Climate Change, Green Growth and Environmental Sustainability,
In close collaboration with WSTF Management team, support in review of grant management framework,
Perform any other duties as may be requested by the Manager Rural Investments and/or GGEP Team Leader from time to time.
Qualification & Experience
A Degree in Civil Engineering/ Building and Construction/ Water Engineering/ Environmental Engineering
Masters in a related field is an added advantage
Registered member of a professional body-Engineers Registration Board/Institute of Engineers of Kenya
Minimum Level of Experience: 10 years of experience with at least 5 in a supervisory role
Experience in grants management either in public sector or NGO organizations is required
Experience in surveying, designing and implementing surface water runoff infrastructures required
Experience in implementation of donor funded water and sanitation programmes
Experience working with issues within the humanitarian-development nexus is an added advantage
Experience using web based Programme Information management systems an added advantage
Experience working in ASAL and fragile areas an added advantage
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong Programme and grant management skills
People management skills
Decision making and negotiation skills
Written and oral communication skills
Analytical skills
Computer skills
WASH infrastructure design and implementation
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