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.

3. Principal Engineer, Water and Sanitation Infrastructure -TWWDA Grade 4 -TWWDA/PEWSI/3/2021-(1 Post)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

a) Job Purpose
The Officer is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, executing and assisting in all technical matters related to technical planning, design and implementation of water and sanitation services so as to ensure access to safe water to all stakeholders in the Agency Area.

b) Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities entail;
i. Oversee projects conception, design and initial project specifications and manage scheduling, estimating and securing materials;
ii. Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare reports for the Agency;
iii. Development of water and sanitation infrastructure;
iv. Coordinating and supervising implementation of activities under special programmes;
v. Managing of contracted technical services;
vi. Monitoring of existing water and sanitation infrastructure
vii. Implementing resettlement action plans (RAP).
viii. Provide engineering guidance to other departments and divisions;
ix. Train new Engineers and keep abreast of industry trends and issues; and
x. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

c) Person specification
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -
i. At least eight (8) years ‘work experience
ii. 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
iii. Registered Engineer
iv. Professional qualification and membership
v. Management course from a recognized institution
vi. Proficiency in computer applications
vii. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution
Masters degree in the above mentioned bachelors degree will be an added advantage.

d) Key Competencies and skills
i. Supervisory skills
ii. Report writing skills
iii. Good interpersonal skills
iv. Good communication skills
v. 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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