Job Description
• To initiate programs aimed at increasing sanitation services across the country;
• To participate in the formulation and reviews of Sanitation sub-sector related policies, strategies and laws;
• Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of sanitation related policies, strategies and laws ensuring proper management of both solid and liquid wastes;
• To ensure that the development of national sanitation related policies and strategies integrate regional and global water and sanitation sector vision and targets;
• To develop guidelines for general planning, operation and maintenance of the environmental and sanitation programs;
• To plan and perform monitoring of Sanitation sub-sector performance towards national and global targets;
• To analyze and provide advises on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of water supply systems, including source development, treatment, storage and distribution;
• To analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of wastewater systems, including collection, treatment and discharge;
• To analyze and advise on the planning and management of both solid and liquid wastes as well as management of urban storm water;
• To closely monitor and evaluate of Water and Sanitation Sector performance;
• To participate in the strategic planning for the Water and Sanitation Sector;
• To regularly monitor and evaluate the implementation of Sanitation projects, by both Government and non-Governmental institutions, across the country;
• Effectively monitor the quality of executed works for sanitation projects under implementation by public and non-public institutions;
• To initiate, support and/or supervise sanitation infrastructure development programs under the decentralized structures;
• To participate in the monitoring the compliance of quality standards and norms, cost effectiveness, response to environmental sustainability, safety and cross-cutting issues in water and sanitation infrastructure development;
• Actively prepare, review or validate Terms of Reference of different Sanitation projects consultancy services as required;
• Supervise and participate in the validation of the design of sanitation systems, such as structures, pumping stations, sewer network, sewage treatment plant and earthworks;
• To recommend solutions to environmental and sanitary engineering problems;
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering and Sanitation
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering and Sanitation
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Sanitation Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sanitation Engineering
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Waste and Environmental Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
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Knowledge of financing of capital intensive infrastructure projects
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Resources management skills
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Ability to work independently and make mature and proactive decisions informing management
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of legal, regulatory and policy making;
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Working knowledge and experience in operations of water and sanitation systems
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Knowledge of engineering design, construction and operation of liquid and solid waste treatment facilities
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Knowledge of managing and maintaining sewerage infrastructure operations
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Knowledge of the legal framework relevant to water & sanitation Sector
