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.

4. Engineers–TWWDA Grade 6 –TWWDA/E/4/2021-(3Posts)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

a) Job Specification
This is the entry position for Graduate Engineers. An Engineer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail;
Technical Planning and Design
i. Assist in developing of concept notes and project proposals;
ii. Assist in undertaking project feasibility studies;
iii. Assist in coordinating Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA);
iv. Assist in designing and developing appropriate and cost-effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure;
v. Assist in technical planning and design of water and sanitation infrastructure; and
vi. Assist in preparing of technical specifications and project tender documents.
vii. Assist in coordinating digitization of drawings and management of plans, records, storage and retrieval.
viii. Assist in preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure; and
ix. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
i. Assist in supervising development and augmentation of water and sanitation infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
ii. Assist in monitoring performance of existing water and sanitation infrastructure;
iii. Assist in implementation of resettlement action plans (RAP); and
iv. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Asset Management, Liaison and Capacity Building
i. Assist in implementation of appropriate capacity development of water services providers and county governments as may be requested;
ii. Assist in carrying out periodic assessment of water and sewerage infrastructure;
iii. Assist in coordinating the acquisition of way leaves, land and crop compensation;
iv. Assist in maintenance and management of National Water Works within area of jurisdiction;
v. Assist in operating Water and sanitation infrastructure and provide water services as a Water Service Provider as mandated by Section 68 (b) of the Water Act; 2016;
vi. Assist in providing reserve capacity for purposes of providing water services as per section 68 (c) of the Water Act; 2016;
vii. Assist in carrying out development, 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. Bachelor of science degree in Civil or Water Engineering or Bio-systems and Agricultural engineering (majoring in water resources and supplies) or related field from a recognized university
ii. Registered Graduate Engineer
iii. Professional qualification and membership
iv. Proficiency in computer applications
v. Meets 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
iv. Analytical 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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