Concern Worldwide WASH Technical Advisor Job in Somalia

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
 

WASH Technical Advisor – Somalia / Somaliland
 

Location: Nairobi with 70% travel to Somalia & Somaliland
 

Duration: Two year contract
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will provide technical support and strategic oversight to the WASH emergency and long term development Programme in rural and urban contexts in Somalia / Somaliland. 

S/he will provide support in direct implementation and through three implementing partners while ensuring programme uniformity across all WASH Programme operational areas and participation in WASH forums as envisaged in Concern’s strategic plan.

Job Specification:

• A master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health or related field
• At least five years’ experience in construction of water and sanitation facilities, water testing and analysis, participatory hygiene promotion methods and implementing community based and led hygiene and sanitation behaviour change

DAC Aviation Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer Vacancy

We have the following vacancy which we would like to fill with a qualified individual who wishes to be part of our professional team.
 

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer
 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience with a strong knowledge of both Environmental regulations and Health and Safety regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in the Aviation industry will be an added advantage.
• Environmental Health and Safety Management Specialist certification desired.

Key tasks:
 

The Environmental health and safety officer will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Maintains current working knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulation affecting the workplace and keeps all stakeholders others regularly informed.
• Responsible for developing a working partnership within the facility that will promote a positive approach to insuring worker health and safety.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the infrastructure and organization necessary to consistently deliver industry leading Safety and Health performance through training and development of all applicable written plans and programs ensuring compliance with OSHA,2007.
• Develop, implement and update environmental compliance plans based on the regulatory requirements (Federal, State & Local permits.)
• Completes all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections required by local, state and federal regulations and update/submit required Company reports.

Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
 

State Department of Water
 

Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (Phase 1)
 

Project No. P117635; (Credit No. IDAQ7950)
 

Expression of Interest
 

Ref: MEWNR / KWSCRP-1 /13/2013-2014
 

Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist
 

The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development Association (World Bank) towards implementation of the Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project - Phase 1 (KWSCRP-1), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this Credit.
 

Project officer jobs in Machakos County

The APHIAplus Kamili Project is a five-year project funded by USAID for comprehensive health service delivery to improve the health of Kenyans. 

The Project is located in Central and Eastern Provinces. 

It focuses on two result areas – service delivery and social determinants of health. 

AMREF Kenya is one of the partners in this Project.

We are looking for individuals who are organized, highly-motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, to fill the following positions:
 

Project Officer

Ref. No: KCO/AKP/PO/001/2013
 

The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Meru.
 

Purpose of the Job:- To provide technical expertise in household economic strengthening and food security activities in the project.

Vacancy Announcement - ILC Africa Regional Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement - ILC Africa Regional Coordinator

The International Land Coalition (ILC) is a global alliance working to promote access to land for people who are landless or have insecure land rights. The membership of ILC is made up of inter-governmental organisations, and organisations of civil society, including NGOs, social movements, producer organisations and research institutions (www.landcoalition.org/members). The global secretariat of ILC is based in Rome, and carries the responsibility at the global level to provide support to the coalition in the implementation of the strategic plan. Further information on ILC can be found at www.landcoalition.org.

At regional level, ILC is organised in regional platforms. This provides opportunities for national and regionally-based members to strengthen their ownership of the coalition and ensures that the actions of ILC are more relevant to the specific regional contexts. The regional coordination unit for Africa has been hosted for the past three years in Kigali, Rwanda. However, with this recruitment the unit

WWF Conservation Manager job in Kenya

Conservation Manager
To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Conservation Manager will ensure the development and implementation of the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy.
The major duties of this position will include but not limited to: 

• ensuring that the WWF Kenya Conservation Strategy is developed and evolves in line with Kenya conservation requirements; 
• provides advice and collaboration as appropriate to WWF programmes; 

WASH (Water, Sanitation & Health) Facilitator job at Happy Villages Kenya

Happy Villages would like to employ a WASH Facilitator to work in its field office.

Job Title: WASH (Water, Sanitation & Health) Facilitator
Reports to: Program Manager
Based at: Lieta village, South Uyoma location in Rarieda District
The Organization:
Happy Villages is a small NGO working towards a world without extreme poverty. We are based in Lieta Village, South Uyoma, Rarieda, Kenya.
Purpose of the Role:
To assist Lieta Community to meet the Millennium Development Goals (particularly those related to health, water and sanitation) through facilitation of water, health and sanitation programs using integrated community developments initiatives within the community.

Program Intern / Volunteer job in Mombasa County

Required for a Civil Society Organization, an enterprising, imaginative and results oriented individual to fill the following position in our Mombasa Office:

Program Intern / Volunteer

Job Purpose

• Carry out research, administrative and operational duties support for the project team at the Mombasa Office
• To support the implementation of a project on citizen engagement in water activities, aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens to access water as a human right and improve their livelihoods
• S/he will work through local groups and communities to ensure that all aspects of programming in Mombasa are well-coordinated and effective
• Assist in resource mobilization and identification of advocacy opportunities in Mombasa
• Timely and high quality reporting to the project headquarters in Nairobi
• Networking and following up on specific cases as will be defined

Royal Danish Embassy Programme Manager - Natural Resource Management

Exciting Job Opportunity
 

Programme Manager - Natural Resource Management
 

Our client The Royal Danish Embassy (RDE) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of a Programme Manager to work in the Natural Resource Management (NRM) Sector. 

Presently, the interventions within the natural resource management sector consist of support for environmental management, climate change, agriculture, water resource management and promotion of green growth. 

This support is provided through close collaboration with the Government of Kenya, civil society and private sector.
 

The Embassy’s vision is to promote cooperation between Kenya and Denmark in political, development, commercial and cultural affairs. 

Research Assistants, Environmental Sciences and Legal Affairs vacancies - The Public Complaints Committee (PCC)

The Public Complaints Committee (PCC) is established under Sections 31 to 36 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (No.8 of 1999). 

Its mandate is to investigate complaints from the members of the public regarding the condition of the environment, or on its own motion, suspected cases of environmental degradation. 

The Committee will prepare a report of its findings and recommendations thereon and submit the same to the National Environment Council, headed by the Minister for Environment and Mineral Resources.

PCC invites applications for the posts of Research Assistants, Environmental Sciences and Legal Affairs. 

The Research Assistants who will be on temporary basis will support the Committee with the following responsibilities

• Receiving and recording complaints at PCC.

KURA chief environmentalist job in Kenya

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads established by the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 with the core mandate of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of all public roads in the cities and municipalities in Kenya except where those roads are national roads. 

As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the above positions with suitably qualified Kenyans as follows:
 

Chief Environmentalist

Ref: KURA/P&E/13/006 

1 Post

 

Location: Headquarters
 

Department: Planning and Environment
 

Reports to: Manager Environment
 

Job grade: JG 7
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing environmental priorities for the Authority in collaboration with other stakeholders with a view to managing associated risks.
• Undertaking environmental & social impact studies independently as part of the road design and tender documentation process and preparation of appropriate environmental management plans.

Kenversity Sacco Various Vacancies in KenyA

Kenversity Savings And Credit Co-Operative Society Limited Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan Citizens for the following posts:-

BOSA Accountant (Grade M4)

Minimum Qualifications:-

• Be a holder of Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting option or equivalent.
• CPA (K)
• Diploma in Co-operative Management will be an added advantage
• Computer Literacy in Ms Office suite and Accounting packages and Navision Software.
• 5 years experience, 3 years experience in Co-operative Society
• Must have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal relations.
• Age 22 – 38 years.

Marketing Officer (Grade M4)

Minimum Qualifications:-

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree Marketing option or equivalent,
• Diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
• 3 years experience in Cooperative movement as a Marketer
• Must be computer literate
• Age 25 – 38 years.

20 TRAINEE VACANCIES IN THE KENYA FOREST SERVICES

Foresters - Trainees:

20 KFS Grade 11.

REF: KFS/HR/MTS/02/2012

Kenya Forest Service is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament to sustainably manage and conserve all types of forests.

As part of the Organization’s succession planning strategy, the Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as Forester Trainees.

The successful candidates will undergo intensive management training for two (2) years in Forestry

PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB IN ONGATA RONGAI KENYA

Required for a growing National Civil Society Organization based in Ongata Rongai but with programs in Nairobi and Mombasa, an enterprising, imaginative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:

Project Coordinator

Job Purpose
To implement a project on citizen engagement in water activities, aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens to access water as a human right and improve their livelihoods; while supporting the Organization’s strategic growth in various sectors.
S/he will work through local groups and communities to ensure that all aspects of programming are well coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team morale and cost effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities:
Capacity Development
• Supporting and developing the capacity of community groups to undertake different activities

SAFETY OFFICER JOB IN KENYA - BASE TITANIUM

Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa.

The project is now funded and construction commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011.

Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.

Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911 and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of the project. Pragmatic and pro-active candidates with strong integrity and who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Occupational Health & Safety Manager, the Safety Officer will be responsible for provision of support and up to date advice OH& S matters for a fixed term of twelve months during construction and commissioning.

Key accountabilities include:
•Assist with the development, review and implementation of site OH&S policy and procedures.
•General data entry and OH&S records management to meet site and statutory needs.
•Conduct site specific induction and general OH&S awareness training.
•Identify specific OH&S education and awareness needs and develop programs to suit.

TULLOW ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR, ASSET MANAGEMENT MANAGER, FIELD ENVIRONMETNAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERITENDANT JOBS IN KENYA

Tullow Kenya BV is a subsidiary of Tullow Oil Plc, Africa’s leading independent oil & gas exploration and Production Company.

We have a strong presence in Kenya and are looking for exciting talent to join our exciting team in these exciting times. At Tullow, T = Talent and our ‘T for Talent’ development program enables all our employees to reach their full potential. Currently, we are looking for:

Asset Protection (Security) Manager

Job Purpose:

Provide leadership through development and delivery of the Asset Protection strategy for Tullow operations in Kenya in order to ensure appropriate operational security controls are in place and corresponding emergency response preparations have been made.

Responsibilities

Manage the Asset Protection team and security contracts.
Plan and execute Tullow security strategies to protect people, assets, operations and projects within Kenya.
Develop and implement Asset protection standards and procedures (e.g. Security Plan, CEM plans, business continuity plan).
Collate and analyse security related information to allow summary reporting of relevant risk information and adaptation of appropriate security controls.
Oversight of travel security for visitors and journey management across Tullow operations in Kenya.
Oversight of the Kenya Incident Management Team and coordination of emergency response training in alignment with the Group Crisis and Emergency Management (CEM) Programme.
Business continuity planning and preparedness
Manage oversight of investigations into security breaches, incidents or loss of assets.

Qualifications and experience:

A degree in a relevant area of study in security risk management, disaster management, international relations or other related discipline;
experience and knowledge of security management crisis & emergency management, disaster preparation and business continuity planning; programme and project management;
experience working within the oil and gas or similar industry;
experience of working in Kenya or East Africa, with an active network with authorities in Kenya;
experience of working in remote and hazardous environments.

Environmental Advisor

Job Purpose:

To advise in-country operations on all aspects of environmental compliance by developing and managing an

ASCU MONITORING AND EVALATION, VALUE CHAIN, NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, INSTITUTIONAL AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST JOBS IN KENYA

Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU)

The Kenya’s Agricultural Sector, has formulated a new sector wide programme, the Agricultural Sector Development Support Programme (ASDSP).

The goal of the ASDSP is to have increased and equitable incomes, employment and improved food security of the target groups as a result of improved production and productivity in the rural smallholder farm and off farm sector.

The ASDSP will cover all the 47 Counties and will be implemented initially for five (5) years.

To facilitate the implementation of the ASDSP, the Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) wishes to advertise the following vacant positions.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

•The Monitoring and Evaluation specialist will be coordinating M&E related activities within the programme and report to the National Programme Coordinator.
•He/she will under the supervision of the Programme coordinator be responsible for the successful implementation of the programme M&E framework and systems

Overall Objective
•The M&E specialist will ensure that a well developed gender and vulnerability sensitive system for monitoring progress and evaluating impact which is an integral part of the programme management system will be developed and operationalised for ASDSP.
•This system will be linked to the sector wide M&E framework which is coordinated by ASCU.
•He/she will also coordinate the ASDSP planning, budgeting and reporting activities.

Specific Responsibilities

•Coordinate planning, budgeting and reporting for the programme.
•Support the compilation and dissemination of annual work plans and budgets.
•Support the compilation and dissemination of semiannual and annual reports.
•Coordinate the development and implementation of an impact monitoring framework for ASDSP during the inception phase.
•Coordinate the baseline survey of ASDSP to be undertaken during the Inception period.
•Coordinate the development of a comprehensive GIS/ICT and real time based M&E system for the programme at all levels.
•Together with ASCU participate in the design of a sector wide information flow system.
•Support ASCU to design a sector wide information system based on the communication strategy.
•Support dissemination from a sector wide M&E.
•Coordinate development and implementation of an annual M&E plan for the programme.
•Develop and implement a training plan for M&E.
•Coordinate topical and impact studies.
•Identify areas for technical assistance and support its implementation.
•Coordinate the development of a databank, including best practices and lessons from the programme.
•Support development of an ASDSP website.
•Continuously review and update the M&E system.
•Mainstreaming gender and socioeconomic issues in the programme activities including the M&E system.
•Establish and supervise the preparation of accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting of programme funds and grants
•Liaise with implementing partners and their M&E units to generate M&E reports.
•Be a liaison link with the counties.

Qualifications:

•Hold at least a Masters. Degree in Agricultural/Economics or social sciences field and have at least 10 years experience in fields related to agricultural development or development planning;
•Have experience in managing M&E systems

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES EXPERT JOB IN KENYA

Our client, a large industrial concern wishes to fill the following position urgently

Environment & Social Issues Expert

The Environment & Social Issues Expert will be responsible to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

BSc. Degree in Environmental Science.
Proven record of at least 10 years in environmental impact assessment, environment audits and the handling of workplace social issues.

AMREF WATER AND SANITATION OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

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).

Position: Water & Sanitation Officer

Reference Number: KCO/NAL/008/2012

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.

GRADUATE TRAINEES OPPORTUNITIES IN NAIROBI AND ELDORET

An established and incorporated company in Kenya wishes to recruit fresh graduate trainees to provide support to its team of EIA/EA Lead experts in Kenya.

We are seeking highly motivated, talented and hard working individuals to work in a team under minimum supervision. They must be based in Nairobi and Eldoret.

Job Description:
Assisting our lead experts in undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments/ Environmental Audits/ Environmental training
Establishing new linkages between the company and clients
Assisting in the preparation Environmental Impact Assessments/Environmental Audits reports
Gain experience in building capacity in environmental management