This is an entry and training grade for the Assistant Engineering Officer cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. The Engineering Function is responsible for inspecting the safety of water resources structures, including dams, and collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data for the safety of water resources infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing tools and equipment for the inspection of proposed sites for water resources infrastructure development, taking Geographic Information System (GPS) coordinates, and recording field notes.
Collecting field and secondary data for the development of Integrated Flood Mitigation Plans.
Undertaking survey work to collect data for designing springs, gabions, weirs, water pans, and dams for Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs).
Sensitizing and creating awareness among stakeholders on dam and flood mitigation standards.
Collecting data on flood depth, flood extent, and social and economic impacts, and preparing reports.
Job Specifications
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Structural 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 converting to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before 1st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can also be dropped at the Authority's offices in NHIF Building, 9th Floor, Records Office.
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
How to Apply
Candidates meeting the requirements should fill and submit the application form online via this link: https://forms.gle/KX93EQJ2qaSbbLLG7 on or before 1st June 2026. Alternatively, hard copy forms can be dropped at the Water Resources Authority Offices, NHIF Building, 9th floor, Records Office, Nairobi. Address your application to: The Chief Executive Officer, Water Resources Authority, NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road, P. O. Box 45250-00100, NAIROBI.
