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Under supervision of the Regional Director, Ms. Sarah Timbatemwa, with Try Premium for free
Technical Direction provided by Michael Rouse – University of Oxford –
referred as Project Technical Director, the Project Officer is responsible for
two general tasks:
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1. To produce Inception Reports on outlines for the Development of 5 year Thais Gonçalves
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Kitui County Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
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3. To work with Lodwar Water Company in producing its five year delivery plan Send InMail
covering infrastructure and operations to the stage of the beginning of
implementation

TASK 1: First 2 Months Seniority Level

Associate
Spend 1 month at each location to identify the development needs of the
two water utilities in outline. Inputs will be provided by the water utilities Industry
with access to operational and other records. The University of Oxford Environmental Services,
staff and the University of Nairobi staff working in these locations will Nonprofit Organization Management,
provide specific inputs on opportunities for improvement. WASREB, the Utilities
Water Regulator, will provide performance information on the utilities and
specific development needs. Study of all relevant reports including those Employment Type
produced by UNICEF; Full-time
Based on the information collected, produce dra阏 inception reports
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which will define the approach to be taken, specific challenges and a
Project Management, Engineering
timetable for producing five year delivery plans;

With the IWA Regional Director make arrangements for workshops, one at
each location, to present and discuss the dra阏 inception reports;

Finalise the Inception Reports.

TASK 2: Produce 5-year Delivery Plans for Lodwar Water Utility

Lead the design and development of county water plans in partnership

with the county government and all relevant stakeholders;
Coordinate the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative
data for analysis and reporting;
Liaise effectively with national and international partners in developing
and delivering water plans for county government;
Coordinate high level meetings with government, donors and academics
under the REACH Programme in Kenya;
Communicate results effectively in appropriate written and visual
formats;

Prepare forward work plan with the Project Technical Director, the IWA
Regional Director and the nominated Liaison Officer of Lodwar Water
Utility;
Develop Dra阏 Plan;
Organise workshop with IWA Regional Director to discuss dra阏. All
interested parties will be invited;

Complete County plan.

The above job description is an outline and if necessary it will be adjusted to

meet any changing needs of the organization or circumstances. Any revisions

will be approved by both the IWA Regional Director and the Project Technical Try Premium
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Required Skills and experience:

MSc Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences;

Experience in project definition, and experience in planning or water
service provision highly desirable;
Experience in costing using spreadsheets;
 Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate with
organisation executives, and to work closely with water utility staff;
A self-starter with the ability to be a motivated individual managed
remotely;

High level computer literacy (Standard so阏ware including WORD, EXCEL

and POWERPOINT);
Conversant/familiar with the Kenyan water sector including regulation
and the devolved system of governance;
Experience in working in an international environment an advantage;
Good written and spoken English;

Work percentage: 100% (40 hours per week)

Duty station: Turkana

Reporting to: Ms. Sarah Tibatemwa, Regional Director

Duration: 12 months

How to apply:

Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English along with a supporting

letter of motivation. Applications should be submitted by e-mail before 6th
July 2017 to: Ms. Sarah Tibatemwa, Nairobi@iwahq.org

IWA is an equal opportunity employer.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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