Water Technologist

at West Pokot County
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted May 19, 2021
Category Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Vision To be a leading County in effective and efficient resource management, coordinated sustainable development and service delivery. Mission To facilitate equitable development and improved public service delivery to stimulate sustainable socio-economic development, high quality of life and became the best County in Kenya Pokot History The Pokot people (commonly spelled Pokoot) live in West Pokot County and Baringo County in Kenya and in the Pokot District of the Eastern Karamoja Region in Uganda. They speak Pokoot, a language of the Southern Nilotic language family which is close to the Marakwet, Nandi, Tugen and other members of the Kalenjin grouping.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervising rehabilitation of dams/pans and construction of sand dams and rock catchments.
  • Ensuring materials delivered to sites are kept in safe custody and properly utilize
  • Ensuring the safety of skilled and unskilled labour during construction phase
  • Supervising the pump mechanic during repairs and installation of pumps
  • Keeping proper records of rehabilitated and constructed works
  • Preparation of bill of quantities and simple designs of water facilities
  • Reporting to the Engineer on weekly basis on progress of works
  • Pumping tests for the developed wells and recommending appropriate pumps to be installed
  • Community mobilization during implementation of project
  • Ensuring that environmental aspect of project sites are well incorporated during construction and post construction phase.

Requirements for Appointment:

  • Diploma in water supply/Engineering, Certificate in participatory methodologies.
  • At least 2 years work experience in the water and sanitation sector in rural areas of Uganda or Kenya;
  • Work experience with pastoral communities;
  • Knowledge of participatory approaches, especially PHAST;
  • Excellent communication skills
  •  Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently in the field;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

Terms of Service:

  1. 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
  2. Salary as prescribed by SRC.

Applying Instructions

You can access the advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email

myjobs@westpokot.go.ke

All application should be submitted to

Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA

  1. The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
  2. Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
  3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing Date : 27th May, 2021

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