Principal Water Resources Officer (Capacity Building)
Full Time @Water Resources Authority (WRA) posted 21 hours ago in Engineering , in Government , in Research & Science Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3511
Job Description
Principal Water Resources Officer (Capacity Building)
Job Summary
- The principal Water resources officer shall be answerable to the Assistant Director, Water Resources Officer Capacity Building.
Capacity Building Function
- The cadre is responsible for implementation of regulations, development and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures. This will be undertaken through integrated capacity building for equitable and sustainable allocation of water resources.
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Tracking the implementation of regulations, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
- Identifying areas that requires capacity building;
- Documenting the nature of non-compliance;
- Receiving and documenting the complaints;
- Updating and maintaining the complaints register.
- Undertaking measures for sustainable conservation, protection and use of water resources;
- Domesticating best global practices that takes into account emerging environmental challenges of concern;
- Preparing and undertaking the capacity building programmes;
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
- Served for a minimum of nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Senior Water Resources Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a professional body, where applicable and in good standing; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Terms of Service and RemunerationSuccessful 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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