Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world.

PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in shelter, WASH, food security, livelihood and logistics support to improve health and living environments of refugees and host populations while promoting peaceful coexistence and self-reliance among the people affected by natural or human made disasters in and adjacent of Dadaab refugee complex, Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.

PWJ is a UNHCR partner responsible for WASH, warehouse management, motor vehicle service unit, centralized fleet and fuel management for Dadaab Refugee Operations.

Purpose of the position

Main purpose of Water Engineer is to ensure effective planning and quality implementation of the Water activities in Dadaab refugee camps. He/she will also work closely with the other WASH officers and assistants in the field to ensure equitable water distribution and will assist the WASH Coordinator in overall planning and design of (future) projects. He/she will also stand in for the WASH Coordinator in absence and provide program support as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Overall

Help plan activities to reduce WASH-related risks with WASH Coordinator
Collate data from the incentive workers and prepare regular reports on activities and WASH conditions for monitoring.
Coordinate with the other WASH Officers to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH response are integrated.
Liaise with community leaders and other sectors and agencies in order to coordinate within the WASH sector and between sectors such as health and shelter.
To represent PWJ in co-ordination meetings with the other IPs, section and block leaders and other stakeholders.