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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: ChildFund protects childrenโ€™s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve childrenโ€™s lives - at every age, from infancy to young adulthood - with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so itโ€™s possible for them to dream, achieve their potential and contribute to their communities.
Job Description

Primary Responsibilities
Technical Support

  • Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), cost estimates, drawings, and technical specifications for WASH and construction projects.
  • Support in review and development of engineering designs using AutoCAD/ArchCAD/Revit or other design tools.
  • Participate in field/project supervision for quality assurance, and progress monitoring of construction works (e.g., boreholes, tank platforms, sanitation facilities, school WASH infrastructure).
  • Contribute to design, piloting, and adaptation of energy-efficient borehole pumping systems and innovative WASH technologies.
  • Assist in measuring work progress for interim payments and verification of completed works.

Program & Research Support

  • Contribute to the development of proposals, concept notes, budgets, and donor reports.
  • Conduct desk and field research on WASH innovations, and sustainable construction practices.
  • Assist in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
  • Develop knowledge products (case studies, project briefs, presentations) to capture project achievements and lessons learned.
  • Maintain an updated repository of technical and programmatic documents.

Required Experience and Education
Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in civil engineering, with a focus on design, construction, and project management.
  • Demonstrable experience in engineering design, including developing structural calculations, technical drawings (using AutoCAD or similar software), and detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
  • Proven experience in the preparation of tender documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects.
  • Demonstrated skills in technical writing, research to support proposal development.
  • Registered as a graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya and Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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