Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA) was established as a State Corporation under the Water Act 2016, as one of the institutions in the reformed water sector under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation. TWWDA is one of the nine (9) Water Works Development Agencies within the Country. TWWDA covers five (5) counties of Embu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Nyeri, and Tharaka-Nithi. The mandate of the Agency is to undertake the development, maintenance and management of the National Public Water and Sanitation Works within its area of geographical jurisdiction.
It is in line with the need to realize the above mandate that TWWDA management is seeking to recruit suitable and qualified persons to fill the following positions whose holders will be based at TWWDA’s Headquarters in Nyeri.

5. Engineering Assistants–TWWDA Grade 7 –TWWDA/EA/5/2021 –(9Posts)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

a) Job Specification

This is the entry position for Engineering Assistants. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail;
Technical Planning and Design
i. Assist in development of concept notes and project proposals;
ii. Assist in conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for water infrastructure and water project development;
iii. Assisting in preparation of status reports of water and sanitation infrastructure;
iv. Assist in the preparation of bill of quantities and tenders;
v. Assist in carrying out elementary survey and levelling for Civil Engineering schemes;
vi. Collecting baseline data for water and sanitation planning;
vii. Assist in data analysis and production of CAD drawing;
viii. Assist in Public bidding process for construction projects.

Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Development
i. Assist in development and rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure;
ii. Assist in the implementation of resettlement action plans (RAP);
iii. Assist in editing technical drawings and other documents;
iv. Assist in the management and supervision of contractors;
v. Assist in preparation of site meetings minutes and progress reports.

Asset Management, Liaison and Capacity Development
i. Assist in Mapping, Developing and maintenance of a database of water and sanitation related assets;
ii. Assist in provision of necessary documentation for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of existing water and sanitation infrastructure;
iii. Assist in capacity development of water services providers and county governments as may be requested;
iv. Assist in assessing whether water and sanitation infrastructure operate optimally;
v. Assist in coordinating acquisition of way leaves, land and crop compensation;
vi. Assist in maintenance and management of National Water Works within area of jurisdiction;
vii. Participate in developing project signage and branding.; and
viii. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

b) Person specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -
i. Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field
ii. Proficiency in computer applications
iii. Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

c) Key Competencies and skills
i. Report writing skills
ii. Good interpersonal skills
iii. Good communication skills

Application Procedure
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications in hard copy quoting the title on both the envelope and the cover letter. Attach a detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae, current salary, telephone contacts and three referees together with copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials.

Additional Requirements
Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the following;
1. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
2. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
4. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) 10
5. Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Sealed envelope can be hand delivered to TWWDA Human Resource Office or sent by a registered mail (Posta) to the following address:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TANA WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAJI HOUSE ALONG BADEN POWELL ROAD
P.O. BOX 1292 - 10100
NYERI
so as to reach him not later than Tuesday, 30th November, 2021 at 5.00PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tana Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer. PWDs, WOMEN, MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate.

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