Chief Superintendent Engineer (Irrigation) / Assistant Director, Water and Irrigation

The County Government of Nyeri is looking to recruit a qualified individual for the position of Chief Superintendent Engineer (Irrigation) / Assistant Director, Water and Irrigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading policy implementation and executing various programmes aimed at enhancing irrigation development within the county.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing policies and programmes for irrigation development
• Training of Graduate Engineers and technicians
• Supervising preparation of Irrigation tender documents
• Studying and compiling reports on social economic and environmental impact of irrigation development
• Promoting research in irrigation sector
• Coordinating establishment of irrigation management information systems
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
• KCPE and KCSE Certificate (Attach certificates)
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio Systems Engineering, Biochemical and Processing Engineering, or Soil and Water Engineering from a recognized institution
• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Irrigation) for a minimum period of five (5) years in the Public Sector, or seven (7) years in an equivalent position
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Registered as an Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya