Senior Water Resources Officer (Standards and Regulation)
Nairobi
Posted 12 May, 2026
Deadline 01 June, 2026
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EngineeringFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is the lead agency in the management of water resources in Kenya. As a lead agency, WRA has a vital role to regulate, manage and equitably allocate the national water resources to all users. The Senior Water Resources Officer (Standards and Regulation) is a critical role answerable to the Principal Water Resources Officer (Standards and Regulation). The officer is responsible for implementation of regulations, development and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures within the Standards and Regulation function.
Duties and Responsibilities
Compiling and documenting the existing relevant Standards and Regulations.
Isolating and allocating the Standards and Regulations to the applicable thematic areas.
Tracking the extent of application of the Standards and Regulation.
Ranking the extent of compliance to the Standards and Regulations based on the developed criteria.
Preparing reports on implementation of Standards and Regulations.
Evaluating the implementation status of Standards and Regulations.
Making recommendations on areas of concern with respect to Standards and Regulations.
Job Specifications and Requirements
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at the level of Water Resources Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service.
A 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.
Valid membership with a professional body, where applicable, in good standing.
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 (SRC).
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 Water Resources Authority 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
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by filling out the application form here: https://forms.gle/KX93EQJ2qaSbbLLG7. Alternatively, hard copy applications can be dropped at the NHIF Building, 9th Floor, Records Office. 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. Applications must be received on or before 1st June 2026.
