Hydrological Assistant III – 4 Posts

Full Time @Water Resources Authority (WRA) in Engineering
  • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya, 01000 View on Map
  • Post Date : May 14, 2026
  • Salary: Ksh30,000.00 - Ksh80,000.00 / Monthly
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  • Job ID 3502

Job Description

Hydrological Assistant III – 4 Posts

Job Summary

  • This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

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 will entail

  • Preparing site and equipment for installation staff gauges;
  • Maintaining hydrological monitoring stations;
  • Carrying out river flow gauging using the current meter and Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry;
  • Undertaking check readings to verify the accuracy of data provided by gauge readers;
  • Receiving hard copy data returns from gauge readers, compiling and digitizing; and
  • Assessing surface water resources assessment and identifying potential issues.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

  • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, surface water technology, water and environmental Engineering, water engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  •  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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