Scoping Officer – Water Programmes, Nairobi

About the role

A private water operator providing 24/7 access to clean water in Sub-Saharan Africa is recruiting a Scoping Officer in Nairobi. The role identifies and assesses villages for new programmes, supports land and infrastructure negotiations and builds community relationships, with opportunities to lead engagement initiatives and contribute to operational and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise regularly with global functional leads and other East Africa team members, reporting progress and performance through regular governance
• Support direct reports and team members, giving regular feedback and helping them meet their goals
• Lead assessments of potential sites on technical, social and political grounds
• Build relationships with county water officials and village leaders
• Design and run community initiatives such as public participation events to encourage sign-ups and water usage
• Support negotiation of infrastructure and land acquisition, contractor selection, management and quality control

Required profile

• 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience supporting projects and programmes from inception to completion
• Stakeholder engagement experience with government officials, local communities and contractors
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to solve problems that arise during project scoping
• Willingness to travel across the country

Familiarity with project management tools and software is an added advantage. Applications are made through the recruitment agency, which states that it cannot reply to every applicant and advises candidates to check back after two weeks.