Wednesday, August 31, 2011

KENYA FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY WASH OFFICER JOB


FH/Kenya (Food for the Hungry, Kenya) a Christian Development and relief agency seeks to fill in the following vacant positions at their Marsabit office:

Job Title: WASH Officer
Department: Health and Nutrition
Reports To: Nutrition Coordinatorr
Contract Duration: September 2011 – 30th June 2012
Closing Date: 8th September 2011


DUTIES  AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify WASH gaps and develop proposals for recovery operations
Work closely with the community members to identify training needs
Develop training and capacity building  modules in collaboration with other project staff as well  as other stakeholders.
Organize and carry out community training activities
Prepare relevant reports as required including compilation of success stories and development of knowledge sharing information.
Link the H1N1 components of Health and Nutrition to WASH program.

Qualifications for wash officer
A strong Christian committed to serving the poor  in full agreement with FH’s foundation and beliefs as expressed in our Vision, Mission and Values.

Must be a holder of BSc degree in Water and Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Science or its equivalent from a reputable institution.
A minimum of 3 years working in community based WASH program in an NGO set up.
Practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems.
Excellent report writing skills.
Good computer skills with hands on experience
Should possess a motorbike rider’s  license with 3 years experience.


Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, updated CV with three referees and day telephone contacts to:
Human Resources Manager, 
P.O Box 14978 - 00800
 Nairobi
or email address hr_fhkenya.org
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted (These are urgent positions and short listing will be done on first received  basis .