WASH Project Engineer
Finn Church Aid (FCA) – Action for Human Dignity
Turkana, Kenya
Full Time
Humanitarian / Development
Humanitarian / Development
Published March 10, 2026
Apply by March 20, 2026
Job Description
Lead emergency water supply rehabilitation in Turkana, Kenya, overseeing design, construction, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure compliance with WASH‑in‑Emergency standards and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, supervise, monitor and evaluate emergency rehabilitation of water supply systems and related construction projects.
- Prepare tender documents, technical drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and contract conditions in coordination with County Government technical teams.
- Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and final technical progress and situational reports.
- Ensure adherence to approved work, budget and procurement plans.
- Coordinate with county‑level WASH emergency technical groups, WESCOORD, CSG, NDMA and other forums.
- Align all interventions with WASH‑in‑Emergency standards.
- Support training of Water Users Associations and conduct hygiene promotion sessions.
- Manage budget utilisation and report on WASH non‑food items distribution.
- Conduct rapid WASH needs assessments and recommend appropriate water supply options.
- Oversee contractor presence on site, maintain documentation and ensure quality control according to Kenyan regulations, WHO and SPHERE standards.
- Organise monthly construction site management meetings and prepare comprehensive project reports for donors and stakeholders.
- Evaluate contractor claims, certify Variation Orders and advise on risk mitigation for timeline, budget and quality.
- Enforce safety measures, coordinate testing and certification of installed systems, and facilitate hand‑over of completed facilities.
Requirements
- Degree (BSc/HND) in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in WASH, construction, emergency response, project management and site supervision in rural areas.
- Good understanding of SPHERE and other international WASH‑in‑Emergency standards.
- Ability to conduct community WASH needs assessments, programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD; SAP 2000 and Microsoft Project advantageous.
- Strong independent, result‑oriented, multi‑tasking ability in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent stakeholder relationship, written and spoken communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with WASH in schools.
- Professional registration (ERB/IEK) preferred.
- Prior field operations and donor‑funded project implementation experience.
- Knowledge of Kenyan regulations, WHO and SPHERE standards.
How to Apply
Apply via Finn Church Aid (FCA) recruitment portal at fca.rekrytointi.com.
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Job Summary
| Company: | Finn Church Aid (FCA) – Action for Human Dignity |
| Location: | Turkana, Kenya |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Industry: | Humanitarian / Development |
| Posted: | 03/10/2026 |
| Deadline: | 03/20/2026 |