Technical Advisor I, Technical Project
Duration: 9 month contract (through Dec 31, 2026)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Location type: Hybrid
Reports to: Deputy Director, WASH
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
Only candidates who are currently legally authorized to live and work in Kenya will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
*If you are unsure if you are in an eligible US state, please visit our Career page for more details.
Welcome to PSI!
PSI is a network of locally rooted, globally connected organizations working to advance the achievement of people-centered health systems that ensure quality, affordable care wherever and whenever it is needed. Our origins in sexual and reproductive health have grown into a broader mission. Today, we work with the public and private sectors as well as local communities, prioritizing people’s voice and choice and developing solutions to meet their essential health needs. Over the past five decades, we have helped push boundaries, break taboos, set trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex global health challenges.
Do you want to join PSI to help make it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire? Read on!
Join us!
PSI seeks a Advisor I, Technical Project that will support the design and implementation of technical activities of a project aiming to strengthen water and sanitation utilities in Western Kenya, including engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are achieved. May contribute to internal and external capacity building efforts.
What You'll Do
Contribute to the development and implementation of utility capacity building and institutional strengthening activities and strategy, by supporting reviews and/or redrafts of utility strategic plans for increased coverage and operational efficiency in water and sanitation service provision, and strengthening utility linkages to local businesses. Lead engagement with utilities, communities and local governments to strengthen partnerships and coordination platforms, and promote delegated management models, market-based approaches and demand-creation strategies to expand coverage in underserved areas. Oversee specific project deliverables to ensure they are completed on time and in accordance with PSI quality standards.
Contribute to regular reporting on program activities, including documenting key learnings and guidelines. Support utilities in effectively tracking progress toward expanded access to water and sanitation services as required by Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) performance metrics, and in communicating these achievements. Contribute to the timely preparation and submission of project technical reports for management and donors' decision making process. Synthesize lessons learnt documentation and dissemination of best practices.
Contribute to development of project technical guidance. Provide technical assistance and/or training to build capacity of partners and stakeholders to effectively deliver desired project results. Lead capacity building and institutional strengthening programs for utilities to improve their Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management and energy efficiency.
Undertake regular field monitoring of technical activities to ascertain progress and utilization of resources against the workplan and make timely recommendations for follow-up. Provide inputs to the project's program management team for the development of budgets and budget realignments by project's program management team.
Embody PSI’s values: Measurement, Pragmatism, Honesty, Trust, Collaboration, and Commitment.
More than 50% local travel
Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What You'll Bring
We know that a long list of requirements may be discouraging, but don’t let imposter syndrome or the confidence gap get in the way of you applying — we’d love to hear from you.
Why Work at PSI?
PSI's work is about enabling families to live happy and healthy lives—we think this should apply to our employees, too.
Salary Ranges:*
PSI is committed to pay equity and transparency. We ensure pay meets the market within each country. This approach minimizes our impact on local talent markets and allows PSI to attract and retain employees, while staying cost-competitive.
Actual base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, external market analysis, and other business factors permitted by law. Hiring above the mid-point of the range below would not be typical in order to allow for potential future salary growth.
PSI is offering the following gross annual salary range for this position:
• For Kenya (paid in Ksh): Ksh 2,820,000 (minimum) - Ksh 4,700,000 (midpoint) - Ksh 6,110,000 (maximum)
*For applicants applying outside of the US: please note that those hired outside of the US will be employed through the local PSI office. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with the role and practices of the local office, including payment in local currency. Details will be provided during interview process.
About PSI
Did you know that we have over 2,000 “PSIers” working across the globe in 30+ different countries? We’re a diverse group with a wide range of backgrounds from the medical industry to the music industry, all with unique skills we bring to the job. We value self-motivated people with a track record for getting things done in tough situations. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
Interested in Learning More?
PSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, tribal belonging, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status. PSI is a safe, inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: newhiresupport@healthxpartners.org or call (202)785-0072.
#PSI
