Senior Hydrologist
Full Time @Water Resources Authority (WRA) posted 1 week ago in Engineering Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3498
Job Description
Senior Hydrologist
Job Summary
- An officer at this level is answerable to the Principal Hydrologist.
Hydrology Function
- The cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of surface water monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydrological stations; collecting surface water data, analyzing and preparing hydrological reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertaking data compilation, cleaning, analysis and preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
- Designing and reviewing of hydrological monitoring networks;
- Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation;
- Undertaking hydrological modelling, scenario analysis and reporting;
- Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) geo-databases, maps and reports;
- Preparing hydrological reports on water availability and extreme events such as floods and low flows;
- Updating rating equations for river monitoring stations;
- Evaluating and review of hydrological reports for permit applications; and
- Collating and compiling spatial and temporal data from the field and secondary sources for flood vulnerability mapping, hydrological modelling and preparation of seasonal outlooks and flood advisories.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have a: –
- Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Hydrologist I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a professional body, where applicable in good standing; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The advertisement can be accessed on the Authority’s website: www.wra.go.ke. Candidates who meet the requirements for each of the positions should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before 1 st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in NHIF Building, 9 th floor, Records Office. To apply click here: https://forms.gle/KX93EQJ2qaSbbLLG7
Applications should be addressed to
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Authority
NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road
P. O. Box 45250-00100,
NAIROBI
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