WASH Technical Officer
2026-03-18T13:08:24+00:00
Amref Kenya
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Construction
2026-03-24T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Description
Technical Expertise and Support
- Support in identification and engagement of potential franchisees as per the WaterStarters selection criteria
- Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for WASH infrastructure projects (e.g., water supply systems, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion infrastructure).
- Develop detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for WASH infrastructure, including water sources, treatment systems, distribution networks, and sanitation facilities.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for project activities.
- Ensure designs comply with national and international standards and best practices.
- Oversee the construction and installation of WASH infrastructure, ensuring quality control and adherence to project plans.
- Supervise contractors and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and monitoring their performance.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget.
- Manage material procurement and logistics.
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Engage with franchisees, community members and local authorities to ensure their participation in project planning and implementation.
- Provide technical training and support to franchisees and community members on the operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure.
- Support in training of community health volunteers on health promotion using project approved strategies Promote hygiene education and awareness within the project area.
- Work with local authorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of the projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support in development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports per organization and donor requirement
- Keep the Project coordinator regularly updated on all issues related to the project activities.
- Support in monitoring franchisees financial performance and provide advise on optimizing water sales.
- Follow up with franchisees to ensure timely remittance of monthly payments as stipulated in their respective franchise agreements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in WASH project implementation, preferably in an NGO setting
- Proven experience in designing and supervising the construction of WASH infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene principles and practices.
- Proficiency in using engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, WaterCAD, EPANET).
- Knowledge of relevant national and international standards and guidelines.
- Possess skills in proposal and report writing, project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
- Experience with borehole drilling, rehabilitation and solar powered water systems
- Having a good geo-political understanding of the county will be an added advantage.
Competences
- Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Hard working and results oriented.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Support in identification and engagement of potential franchisees as per the WaterStarters selection criteria * Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for WASH infrastructure projects (e.g., water supply systems, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion infrastructure). * Develop detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for WASH infrastructure, including water sources, treatment systems, distribution networks, and sanitation facilities. * Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for project activities. * Ensure designs comply with national and international standards and best practices. * Oversee the construction and installation of WASH infrastructure, ensuring quality control and adherence to project plans. * Supervise contractors and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and monitoring their performance. * Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions. * Ensure that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget. * Manage material procurement and logistics. * Engage with franchisees, community members and local authorities to ensure their participation in project planning and implementation. * Provide technical training and support to franchisees and community members on the operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure. * Support in training of community health volunteers on health promotion using project approved strategies Promote hygiene education and awareness within the project area. * Work with local authorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of the projects. * Support in development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports per organization and donor requirement * Keep the Project coordinator regularly updated on all issues related to the project activities. * Support in monitoring franchisees financial performance and provide advise on optimizing water sales. * Follow up with franchisees to ensure timely remittance of monthly payments as stipulated in their respective franchise agreements
* Proficiency in using engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, WaterCAD, EPANET). * Knowledge of relevant national and international standards and guidelines. * Skills in proposal and report writing, project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects. * Experience in community engagement and capacity building. * Experience with borehole drilling, rehabilitation and solar powered water systems * Good geo-political understanding of the county * Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision. * Hard working and results oriented. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field. * A minimum of 4 years of experience in WASH project implementation, preferably in an NGO setting * Proven experience in designing and supervising the construction of WASH infrastructure. * Strong understanding of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene principles and practices.
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Vacancy title:
WASH Technical Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit, Construction]
Jobs at:
Amref Kenya
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 24 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Description
Technical Expertise and Support
- Support in identification and engagement of potential franchisees as per the WaterStarters selection criteria
- Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for WASH infrastructure projects (e.g., water supply systems, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion infrastructure).
- Develop detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for WASH infrastructure, including water sources, treatment systems, distribution networks, and sanitation facilities.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for project activities.
- Ensure designs comply with national and international standards and best practices.
- Oversee the construction and installation of WASH infrastructure, ensuring quality control and adherence to project plans.
- Supervise contractors and subcontractors, providing technical guidance and monitoring their performance.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget.
- Manage material procurement and logistics.
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Engage with franchisees, community members and local authorities to ensure their participation in project planning and implementation.
- Provide technical training and support to franchisees and community members on the operation and maintenance of WASH infrastructure.
- Support in training of community health volunteers on health promotion using project approved strategies Promote hygiene education and awareness within the project area.
- Work with local authorities to ensure the long-term sustainability of the projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Support in development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports per organization and donor requirement
- Keep the Project coordinator regularly updated on all issues related to the project activities.
- Support in monitoring franchisees financial performance and provide advise on optimizing water sales.
- Follow up with franchisees to ensure timely remittance of monthly payments as stipulated in their respective franchise agreements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in WASH project implementation, preferably in an NGO setting
- Proven experience in designing and supervising the construction of WASH infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene principles and practices.
- Proficiency in using engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, WaterCAD, EPANET).
- Knowledge of relevant national and international standards and guidelines.
- Possess skills in proposal and report writing, project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
- Experience with borehole drilling, rehabilitation and solar powered water systems
- Having a good geo-political understanding of the county will be an added advantage.
Competences
- Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Hard working and results oriented.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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