EHP Project Officer – Community Liaison and EHP Project Engineer

GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organisation devoted to the alleviation of poverty among the poorest of the poor in society. GOAL is a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political.

GOAL currently has operations in 11 countries: Ethiopia, Honduras, India, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Haiti.

GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises, have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life, including, but not limited to, food, water, shelter, medical attention and education.

Job Title: Environmental Health Project Officer– Community Liaison

Department: Health – Environmental Health Project

Reports to: Health Programme Manager

General Description of the Role:

Under guidance and supervision of the Health Programme Manager, the Environment Health Project Officer – Community Liaison will take full responsibility of coordinating all community outreach activities with GOAL partners, relevant government line ministries, local authorities, statutory bodies and community groups.

This will include the coordination and facilitation of focus groups and mapping exercises, training and capacity building of partners, the collection, analysis and presentation of data and advising in the development of project proposals arising from urban appraisals.

The Project Officer will also assist in the selection of implementing partners, support the implementing partners with community mobilization activities and will support, monitor and evaluate the performance of the partners. The Project Officer will also communicate directly with the provincial administrations, ensuring their support, and will liaise with other GOAL Kenya programme staff in order to ensure that the EH Project contributes positively to a cohesive overall programme.

Position holder will be based in Nairobi and will work in close collaboration with the all GOAL project teams, GOAL partners, relevant government line ministries, local authorities, statutory bodies and community groups to provide technical advice on as well as monitor and support GOAL’s implementing partners. He or She will also be required to contribute to development of GOAL project proposals, review GOAL partners project proposals documents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee community mobilization, capacity building and awareness creation
  • Contribute to development of GOAL project proposals/concept papers and detailed implementation plans, review GOAL partners project proposal documents.
  • Contribute to development of the partners capacity to implement technical projects by identifying the partners capacity needs, develop and conduct relevant community development training and advice the Health Programme Manager of any other actions to be taken
  • With the support of Health Programme Manager track GOAL Environmental Health project and Implementing partners indicators, expenditures against the planned activities and projected/forecast budget (BMT)
  • Preparing detailed WASH implementation plans, monthly work plans and ensuring compliance with GOAL targets
  • Undertaking joint inter agency initiatives by developing and nurturing partnership relationships with other organizations through networking and collaboration
  • Holding development meetings with the local elders, and local administration with a view to supporting project partners work
  • Support in identifying implementing partners/ CBOs/ Local institutions and undertaking capacity assessment with the aim of partnership and strengthening implementation Environmental Health project activities.
  • In consultation with the Health Manager, work with the Health team and partners to improve programme quality by incorporating best practice and lessons learnt.
  • Prepare and timely submit project weekly, monthly quarterly and annual reports and submit Health Programme Manager.

Person specification

  • Fostering sector integrations within GOAL Kenya and ensure Mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS, Gender, Environment and Child protection in all Environmental Health activities.
  • Carry out any other reasonable task as may be requested by the Health programme Manager, Urban Programme Manager and Country Director.
Education/Qualifications Required Preferred
Minimum Bachelor in Community Development with five year experience.

x


Experience

Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country

Five year experience in coordinating community liaison/mobilization activities.

Previous experience in implementing water and Sanitation projects in Urban informal settlements and in rural settings with limited resources

x

x


Extensive experience in project planning and management

Experience working with implementing partners and Community level organisations.

x

x


Skills/knowledge

Self-supporting in computers (MS office, MS project) and statistical data analysis software

x


Excellent Communication skills – english, kiswahili

Strong organisational and supervisory skills

x

x

Knowledge of Sphere guidelines x
Skills in training and developing staff

Demonstrated strong analytical and conceptual skills

x

x
Competencies

A high degree of competence in Teamwork; commitment to GOAL, integrity & personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; flexibility & adaptability; initiative & direction; interpersonal skills; resilience; highly motivated and strong desire to work with local communities. Ability to work under difficult conditions and under pressure, ability to work with culturally diverse group of people.
General
In good mental & physical health

Job Title: Environmental Health Project Engineer

Department: Health – Environmental Health Project

Reports to: Health Programme Manager

General Description of the Role:

Under guidance and supervision of the Health Programme Manager, the Engineer will help to supervise and monitor progress and quality of ALL construction activities in line with GOAL goals and objectives and ensure compliance to GOAL procedures. The Engineer will take overall responsibility of all technical-related aspects of the Environmental Health Project.

Position holder will be based in Nairobi and will work in close collaboration with the all GOAL project teams, GOAL partners, relevant government line ministries, local authorities, statutory bodies and community groups to provide technical advice on design, cost estimate, implementation of the designed activities, supervise contractors as well as monitor and support GOAL’s implementing partners while developing partner’s capacity. He or She will also be required to contribute to development of GOAL project proposals, review GOAL partners project proposals documents.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Develop designs, cost estimate and tender documents for all sanitation and water supply construction works.
  • To coordinate closely with relevant local administration and technical Government Departments and other NGOs doing similar activities in GOAL project locations.
  • Liaise with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Public works Technical Officer, consulting engineer in all aspects of the projects.
  • Check the measurement sheet and abstract of cost as per tender document and endorse it.
  • Attend the progress meeting at site and maintain the minutes of meeting.
  • Attend and where necessary initiate final joint inspection for all completed works. Develop and/or check the final defect list prepared by the consultant/GOAL Partner together with other government departments.
  • Update status of construction activities and the corresponding tables.
  • Prepare ISR (Interim Short Report) and data collection for Quarterly Report.
  • Take full responsibility in verification of the BOQ and recommendation for payment.
  • Monitor the quality of the workmanship together with the GOAL partner/ relevant government line Ministry/consulting engineer
  • Check the tender specifications and ensure that all the specifications are adhered to.
  • In consultation with the Health Manager, work with the Health team and partners to improve programme quality by incorporating best practice and lessons learnt.
  • Prepare and timely submit project weekly, monthly quarterly and annual reports and submit Health Programme Manager.
  • Assess the capacity of potential contractors and make recommendations.
  • Monitor the progress of construction/reconstruction work as per work plan and ensure compliance with project design, proper construction standards, health and safety requirements and adherence to schedules. It will be the engineers responsibility to ensure that all construction works are completed to the high international standards expected by GOAL and its’ donors and that all records are kept in writing.
  • To develop implementation plans and to ensure these plans and GOAL policies are used in the project implementation, including budget controls, procedures, activity coding etc.
  • To compile and evaluate lessons learnt at the completion of the project
  • To contribute to the design and conduct of an evaluation of the technical components of the project
  • Contribute to development of the partner’s capacity to implement technical projects by identifying the partners capacity needs and develop and conducting relevant technical training and advice the Health Programme Manager any other actions to be taken.
  • Contribute to development of GOAL project proposals, review GOAL partners project proposals documents.
  • To contribute to planning and budgeting for future technical phases of the project
  • Check drawings, cost estimates, site layout plans, specifications prepared by relevant Government line Ministry/ GOAL partner/contractor/consulting engineer.
  • Take care of daily office work and maintain regular and structured update on progress of construction to construction delegate.
  • Work together with relevant Government line Ministry/ GOAL partner/contractor/consulting engineer, during the survey, design and construction of the projects
  • Fostering sector integrations within GOAL Kenya and ensure Mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS, Gender, Environment and Child protection in all Environmental Health activities.
  • Support in identifying implementing partners/ CBOs/ Local institutions and undertaking capacity assessment with the aim of partnership and strengthening implementation Environmental Health project activities.
  • Carry out any other reasonable tasks as may be assigned by Health Manager, Urban Programme Manager and the Country Director.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications Required Preferred
Minimum Bachelor in Civil Engineering with three year experience or Higher

National Diploma in Civil engineering/Water Engineering with five year experience

Registration with IEK

x

x


Experience

Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country

x


Five year experience in project planning and management of water and sanitation projects in urban informal settlements and rural settings with limited resources

Experience working with implementing partners and community level organisations

x

x


Skills/knowledge

Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spread sheets, word processing, Arhi CAD, Auto CAD, MS project) x
Excellent Communication skills
x
Knowledge of Sphere guidelines
x
Skills in training and developing staff

Demonstrated Analytical and conceptual skills

x

x
Competencies

A high degree of competence in Teamwork; commitment to GOAL, integrity & personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; flexibility & adaptability; initiative & direction; interpersonal skills; resilience; highly motivated and strong desire to work with local communities. Ability to work under difficult conditions and under pressure.
General
In good mental & physical health

To apply for any of the positions above, please send your application letter and CV (maximum THREE pages) listing three references, including your last direct supervisor, to: GOAL Kenya, PO Box 66242-00800, Nairobi, or by email: keapplications@ke.goal.ie

Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday 18th May 2011 at 5.00 pm

Only short-listed applicants meeting the requirements of the positions will be contacted. We invite you to learn more about us at; www.goal.ie

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female candidates are encouraged to apply

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