SNV Technical Water Specialist Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. SNV Kenya looking for “Technical Water Specialist“. Applicants with a degree in Bachelors’ degree in Engineering may apply on or before 31st May 2021.
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty by helping them raise incomes and access basic services. We focus on only three sectors and have a long-term, local presence in over 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our team of more than 1,300 staff is the backbone of SNV.
SNV Technical Water Specialist Jobs 2021
The SNV has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd May 2021 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Technical Water Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | SNV Netherlands Development Organisation |
| Position | Technical Water Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelors’ degree in Engineering |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | 31st May 2021 |
SNV Job Vacancy 2021
Job Description: We are looking to hire a Technical Water Specialist to undertake technical assessments and analysis of rural water systems. The preferred candidate will have an excellent understanding of the Kenyan water sector and a sound knowledge of rural water supply. He/She will conduct detailed assessments on rural water assets, design practical capacity building activities to address the challenges and dynamics faced by community-managed rural water systems and provide linkages with solution partners from private sector. Experience working in arid and semi-arid areas will be an added advantage.
Position in Organization:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
- Contract type: National employment contract
Qualification:
- A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Engineering with a specialisation in water infrastructure and management. A Masters in Engineering or equivalent professional certification will be highly preferred.
Experience
- At least 8 years’ work experience in the water sector with demonstrated experience in design, implementation and evaluation of water infrastructure systems with government and international organisations. Experience gained in the water sector environment would be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of commercial viability, operational and maintenance cost recovery strategies and professionalisation of water operations.
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to monitor and explain trends and variances.
- Excellent writing skills and strong reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, for different purposes and across multiple audiences.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Good negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence people positively.
- Able to work both independently, efficiently and effectively as well as in collaboration with people at various levels and from different backgrounds.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply SNV Technical Water Specialist Jobs 2021
Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested button and complete your application in our in-house recruitment system before 31st May 2021, attaching your CV and cover letter indicating names of three (3) referees. All responses should be made in English.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
SNV Kenya does not require you to undergo any medical test prior to employment
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| Official Website | snv.org |
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