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Water & Construction Engineer

World Vision Kenya

KenyaNot stated · Not statedCloses Friday, 13 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 3 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

World Vision Kenya is hiring a Water & Construction Engineer to work full-time in Loyangalani. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene projects who is committed to Christian values and community development.

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What you will do

  • Provide technical leadership in designing, implementing, and monitoring water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and construction projects.
  • Apply quality assurance and control plans throughout project phases from feasibility to commissioning.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, water resource mapping, environmental impact assessments, and technical designs.
  • Prepare tender documents and support funding proposal development.
  • Supervise construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems, monitor progress and workmanship, and maintain detailed site records.
  • Build capacity of local organisations and communities to manage WASH facilities sustainably.
  • Represent World Vision Kenya in stakeholder forums and collaborate with government and partners to implement WASH projects.

Requirements

  • Have 3 to 7 years of experience in engineering project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and WASH infrastructure construction.
  • Possess at least 4 years of INGO field experience, including 3 to 5 years in sanitation and hygiene programming and implementation.
  • Demonstrate experience in relief or development programming and managing large-scale community water projects.
  • Understand contract management for civil engineering works and rural water supply management.
  • Have expertise in disaster risk management, water safety plans, water quality testing, and reporting.
  • Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering with at least 3 years of hands-on experience, or an HND with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Be registered with EBK/KETREB as a graduate engineer (preferred).
  • Be proficient in English, have strong budgeting, financial management, communication, and computer skills.
  • Be a mature and committed Christian able to uphold World Vision's Christian ethos and participate in spiritual activities.
  • Be willing to travel to field locations as required.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application by Friday, 13 November 2026.

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