Sanitation & Hygiene Coordinator - World Vision Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Sanitation & Hygiene Coordinator - World Vision Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Purpose of the Position:

To coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all Branch level WASH activities and interventions related to provision of adequate Sanitation and Hygiene, community empowerment and enhanced stakeholders participation in enhancing sanitation health that directly contribute to the attainment of child well being outcomes.

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

In order to successfully do so, the Water coordinator 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 Branch related sanitation and Hygiene initiatives;
    * Work closely with the IMQ and Program Officers in EDR to identify priorities, raise resources from multiple funding sources and implement sanitation and Hygiene initiatives to promote community health living;
    * Coordinate with the Sub Branches and IMQ Specialists to effectively support IPA and WASH Programme staff to carry out assessments, designs, measurements, monitoring and evaluation efforts in relation to Water and in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures;
    * Ensure that all Sanitation and Hygiene initiatives within the Branch’s area of influence meet or exceed planned outcomes and are implemented in full compliance with GOK, WHO, SPHERE and other relevant partnership and international standards/guidelines;
    * Support implementation of sanitation and Hygiene projects to ensure quality, effectiveness and timely implementation;
    * Develop, monitor and evaluate Sanitation and hygiene project indicators and standards for use by all Branch IPAs especially the WASH Programme;
    * Collaborate with the Ministries of Public Health and Sanitation and other relevant departments in providing technical support and assistance to Branch Sanitation and Hygiene projects;
    * Support development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and WVK standards in collaboration with IPA Managers, other sector specialists and EDR Group.
    * Capacity building of staff and communities in programming and implementation of Sanitation and Hygiene interventions.
    * Support and promote advocacy on Sanitation and Hygiene issues.
    * Development of monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and end of projects reports on Sanitation & Hygiene and ensure that the reports are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with donors and WV Kenya requirements.
    * Document and disseminate best practices on sanitation and Hygiene interventions.
    * Participate in Sanitation and Hygiene coordination and other meetings as may be required.
    * 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 Associate WASH Director or other relating supervisors

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

    * The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Environmental Health or Public Health from a recognized University
    * They must have a minimum of 5 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, sanitation and Hygiene projects;
    * They should have at least 3 years experience as a manager/senior leadership
    * 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.

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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