Scoping Officer – Nairobi (1 Year Contract)

About the role

A private water operator providing 24/7 access to clean water in Sub-Saharan Africa, which installs and maintains water systems for the poorest communities, is recruiting a Scoping Officer for a one-year contract based 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 areas on plans, progress and performance
• Work closely with the line manager and report information and performance through regular governance
• Support direct reports and team members, give regular feedback and help them meet their goals
• Lead assessments of potential sites on technical, social and political suitability
• 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 use
• Support negotiation of infrastructure and land acquisition, contractor selection, management and quality control
• Support operations and maintenance, including water quality testing, hygiene surveys and water treatment
• Support training and management of community health support staff as needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Previous experience in project management, research or data analysis
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to identify and solve challenges that arise during project scoping
• Familiarity with project management tools and software is an added advantage
• Flexible to travel across the country
• Must have 5 years of experience in a similar role

The vacancy is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment and executive search agency in Kenya. Applications are made through the agency's website; candidates are contacted within two weeks of applying.