About iKappal East Africa
iKappal East Africa Limited is a Nairobi-based advisory, research and consulting firm. We carry out evaluations, feasibility studies, and monitoring and learning assignments for international organizations across East Africa.
The assignment
iKappal is assembling a team for a feasibility study that will inform the design of a donor-funded, climate-smart community facility in an urban informal settlement in Nairobi. The facility would combine water supply, sanitation and hygiene services with skills training and income generation. The specialist will lead the technical assessment of the water, sanitation and hygiene components and work alongside our study lead, livelihoods specialist and data analyst.
What you will do
- Assess the technical and operational feasibility of proposed water supply, sanitation, bathing and menstrual hygiene facilities, including site suitability, accessibility, privacy and safety.
- Review options for solar-powered water supply and greywater treatment and reuse, and compare them with simpler alternatives.
- Examine wastewater containment, desludging, drainage and solid waste arrangements, and identify environmental and public health risks with measures to manage them.
- Estimate capital and recurrent costs, and test whether user fees are affordable and can cover operation and maintenance.
- Identify the permits, water-resource authorizations, environmental assessments and land documentation required, and verify their status.
- Contribute to the study report, the results framework and the indicative budget, and take part in validation with the client and its partners.
What you bring
- A degree in civil, water or environmental engineering, public health or a closely related field; a postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- At least seven years of experience in water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in Kenya.
- Experience with feasibility studies, technical assessments or design of WASH infrastructure, preferably in urban informal settlements.
- Working knowledge of Kenya's water and environmental regulations and the approvals that apply to boreholes, wastewater and sanitation facilities.
- Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya or an equivalent professional body is an advantage.
- Clear technical writing in English and willingness to work in informal settlements.
Terms
This is an independent consultancy. The engagement, its duration and its fees depend on award of the contract and release of funding by the client. Suitable candidates are kept on our associate roster for future assignments, with their consent.
How to apply
Send a CV of two pages or fewer, a short cover note stating your availability from late November, your expected daily rate in Kenya shillings, and two recent referees for similar work. Use the subject line "WASH and Public Health Specialist". Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. iKappal East Africa recruits free of charge at every stage.
Apply by email
Applications close Friday 13 November 2026, 17:00 EAT.