MAIN PURPOSE
To support the WHEEL project, under the Population Health & Environment (PHE) department to plan, design and implement water, sanitation and hygiene hardware interventions in Kilifi County The Graduate Trainee Engineer will report to the Project Officer and work closely with the project team.
External liaisons: GoK and County Officers, consultants, contractors, artisans, community leaders and
teachers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support in supervision of construction works
- Develop technical designs, bill of quantities and tender documents and coordinate with relevant government bodies (NEMA, Department of Public Works, WRA and Department of Health) for approval and licensing.
- Conduct needs assessment, site selections, and technical feasibility studies using appropriate tools and criteria
- Iteratively seek out climate smart WASH innovations
- Develop tools for monitoring quality standards
- Facilitate quarterly technical visits for the M&E officer/department.
- Conduct routine monitoring and supervision of hardware projects to ensure adherence to protocols, approved blueprints, plans and bill of qualities; and to gain insights on what can be improved.
- Participate in periodic reflection meetings and support supervision activities to ensure project progress and quality standards.