Drilling Manager - World Vision Jobs in Kenya

Drilling Manager - World Vision Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of the Position:

To coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all Drilling interventions related increase to potable water access, community empowerment and enhanced stakeholders participation in enhancing household livelihoods that directly contribute to the attainment of child well being outcomes.

Specifically, the incumbent will undertake capacity building of staff, supervise implementation of drilling and support efforts to mobilize appropriate resources.

In order to successfully do so, the Drilling Manager must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Major Responsibilities:

    * Provide innovative and strategic leadership, effective management and timely administrative support for all drilling related initiatives;
    * Manage and coordinate the overall drilling operation, water quality test, pumping test, pump installation and groundwater investigation;
    * Ensure the groundwater development is in compliance with community needs, donor’s requirements, WV and government policies and national standards;
    * Engage in and ensure liaison and networking with government, NGOs, support offices, donors, WVK, National Office, Sub-Branch Office and Integrated Programme Areas.
    * Prepare annual drilling operation, water quality test, pumping test, pump installation and groundwater investigation plans, reports, proposals and concept papers and review them for maximum compliance with the set standards and follow up its implementation;
    * Assist the WASH Programme Director in preparing the long and short-term plans, annual budget preparation related to the drilling;
    * Engage in reviewing activity vs budget plan in annual, bi-nnual and quarter basis to monitor the activity progress and budget utilization;
    * Plan, organize and ensure the periodic and annual services of drilling machines, compressors and trucks together with the drilling officers and mechanic;
    * Engage in and ensure that appropriate coaching and mentoring are practiced within the unit to enhance smooth staff relations and accountability;
    * Promote major cross cutting themes including environment, gender, protection, disability, peace building and Christian commitment.
    * Document and disseminate best practices on completed drilling projects;
    * Support P&C establish, coordinate and/or consolidate the necessary systems, procedures and support services (including but not limited to recruiting, staffing, training, supervision, performance monitoring, procurement and administration) required to achieve or surpass performance targets.
    * Support the establishment and consolidate a working culture - based upon results based management principals - that consistently achieves and/or surpasses established targets and standards;
    * Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a new generation of WASH specialists within WVK.
    * Any other relevant responsibility as may be assigned by the WASH Director or other relating supervisors.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

    * The holder of this position must have a Bachelors degree in hydrogeology or geology from a recognized University;
    * They must have a minimum of 8 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development with bias in drilling projects;
    * They should have at least 3 years experience as a manager or senior leadership position;
    * The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands and;
    * He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
    * Knowledge and application of GEWin /geophysical programs and GIS will be an advantage.

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than October 13, 2010.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Closing Date: October 13 2010

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

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