AMREF Water & Sanitation Officer

AMREF is seeking to fill the following position for the APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Project funded by USAID. The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health. The programmatic intervention areas for the project focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning/Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and a number of interventions related to the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).
The position reports to the Regional Team Leader and is based in Garissa.

Purpose of the Job:

To provide technical support to the WASH Team in the planning and implementation of WASH and environmental management activities within the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support planning, implementation and management of WASH activities in the entire project sites.
• Spearhead environmental impact assessments and audit assessments and monitor respective mitigation measures.
• Conduct operations research in WASH, document and share best practices and new lessons related to WASH.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure timely reporting as per project work plans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the project as per donor requirements.
• Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals for research, documentation and fund raising.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in WASH Engineering or Environmental Health.  Must be ICT proficient.  At least four (4) years relevant work experience especially in a busy NGO.  Basic training and registration as NEMA registered and approved will be an added advantage.  Should be a team player, good communicator and have ability to work under minimum supervision.
This is a challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals. If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/NAL/008/2012) in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV include contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org
Please do not attach certificates and testimonials and this point.
The closing date for submitting applications is Monday, 09th April 2012. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.