Assistant Project Officer (Clerk of Works) - Water and Construction

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Construction Supervision & Quality Control

• Ensure all works are executed according to the approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Inspect all construction materials delivered to site and verify compliance with specifications.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly where defects are identified.
• Supervise are verify the testing and commissioning of completed facilities and systems before acceptance.
• Review contractor work plans and construction schedules.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist in site inspections and work measurement to facilitate the processing of contractors’ payment requests.
• Ensure contractors adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and social safeguarding policies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with local authorities, project staff, contractors, and community representatives.
• Support community sensitization relating to construction activities where required.
• Prepare daily site inspection notes and records.

Technical Reporting

• Prepare monthly technical progress reports for project management.
• Provide updates on variations, delays, claims, risks, and quality concerns.
• Support preparation of completion reports and handover documentation.
• Maintain accurate geo-referenced and photographic evidence of construction progress.
• Compile documentation required for donor accountability, audits, and project evaluations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering (Water and Soil Option), Construction Engineering.
• Registration with KETRB, or other relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years' demonstrable experience in construction supervision and inspection of water infrastructure, pumping systems, pipelines, or similar civil engineering projects.
• Proven experience in quality control, measurement and verification of works and processing of Contractor’s Payment Applications.
• Experience working on donor-funded, NGO, government, or community-based infrastructure projects involving rural water supply, irrigation, climate resilience, or natural resource management programmes is highly desirable.
• Practical knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, environmental and social safeguards, and construction quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, and construction schedules.
• Proficiency in preparing site inspection reports, progress reports, quantity verification records, and project documentation.

NB: Attach copy of your ID (Both sides), CV and academic certificates as one PDF document.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only