Entry Level

Assistant Project Officer - Clerk of Works

World Vision

Marigat

Overview

Posted 1 month ago
Experience: Min. 2 Years
Min. Education level: Diploma
Specialism: Agricultural Engineering / Architecture ,Building, Design or Construction / Civil Engineering / Irrigation Engineering / Water Engineering
Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026

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Vacancy Description

Entry Level
Marigat
Posted 1 month ago
Applications have closed

World Vision, a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, is hiring a, Assistant Project Officer – (Clerk of Works) – Water and Construction in Marigat.

What you’ll do

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.
Open to local residents of Baringo County only