Hydrologist I

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 3499

Job Description

Hydrologist I

Job Summary

  • 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

  • Compiling data, cleaning, analysing and assisting in preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
  • Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation;
  • Undertaking basic hydrological modelling, scenario analysis and reporting;
  • Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) geo-databases, maps and reports;
  • Developing rating equations for river monitoring stations;
  • Preparing hydrological reports on water availability and extreme events such as floods and low flows;
  • Evaluating and reviewing hydrological reports for permit applications; and
  • Undertaking field and secondary data collection 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:-

  • Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Hydrologist II;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 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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