Water Supply and Distribution
Officer
Based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and reporting to the Senior Water Officer.
S/he will work to improve
the proper operations, management and maintenance of the water production,
supply and distribution system.
- Respond to
and document customer inquiries/complaints about water supply and supply
connection/installation requests in a timely manner.
- Develop
service quotes/costs/BOQs for clients, document and track service
installations to ensure completion within set timelines.
- Participates
in the identification, planning and prioritization of operations and
maintenance projects, including the determination of personnel &
materials requirements, and personnel assignments.
- Take a lead
role in performance of specialized work involving installation,
maintenance, repairs and testing of the entire water infrastructure.
- Provides
input on budgets, proposals and cost estimates for new projects and
maintenance and operations projects.
- Manage
supply and distribution unit record keeping activities; prepares
requisitions; prepares weekly and monthly reports
- Inspect and
monitor routine water supply and maintenance of the reticulation systems
to ensure minimal water interruption of water supply schedules.
- Participate
in development of sector proposal, work plans and monitoring documents in
liaison with the senior water officer.
- Work closely
with senior water officer in planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of the water supply and distribution system.
- Compile
sector field activity and assessment reports for improvement and
extensions.
Professional Qualifications:
- A Higher
National Diploma in water, civil, Water technology (supply option) from a
recognised institution.
- At least
three years hands on experience in a busy rural water and /or refugee
operation as a water supply officer/technician. Understanding of community
based water management will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience:
- At least 3
years practical experience in a busy rural water project and/or in an
emergency set up.
- Experience
in involving the communities in implementing planned activities, training
beneficiaries etc.
- Computer
literacy in MS office applications and SPSS.
- Computer
literacy in design software’s eg Auto CAD, Epanet will be added advantage
- Experience
in boreholes installations management and maintenance.
Personal Attributes:
- High level
of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability to
tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
- Sensitivity
to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups
etc) and demonstrated experience of integrating gender, HIV and diversity
issues into WASH Programming.
- Ability to
work with minimal supervision.
- Understanding
of community based water management will be an added advantage.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and detailed
CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom
must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the
undersigned by close of business on 11th July, 2012:
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
C/o HR Officer, P.O. Box 48 Kakuma, Or e-mailed to: hr-kak@lwfkenya.org
For more details, visit our website
www.lwf-kenya.org
