WASH Engineer

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Technical Design & Planning: Lead the engineering design of complex water systems, including hydraulic modeling, solar-hybrid pumping systems, and large-scale distribution networks.
• Project Management: Oversee the full project cycle of water infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, ensuring strictly adhered-to timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Budgetary Oversight: Manage the WASH budget for water activities, including the development of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, and procurement plans.
• Leadership: Directly supervise Assistant WASH Engineers and technical field teams, providing mentorship and ensuring optimal performance across the water department.
• Contractor Management: Supervise external contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and safety standards.
• Coordination & Representation: Represent PWJ in WASH sector coordination meetings with UNHCR, the Ministry of Water, and other implementing partners.
• Innovation: Lead the transition toward sustainable green energy solutions (solarization) for water production and implement smart metering/monitoring technologies.
• Reporting: Prepare high-quality technical reports for donors (UNHCR, OCHA, etc.) detailing production metrics, infrastructure progress, and challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Professional Status: Must be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) at least as a Graduate Engineer and must be in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in water engineering, with at least 3 years in an NGO set up. A supervisory role within a humanitarian or complex development context will be an added advantage.
• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, EPANET, or WaterGEMS; deep technical knowledge of borehole drilling, solar pumping technology, and water treatment.
• Soft Skills: Proven leadership and project management skills; ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and work in hardship duty stations.