REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/02/SE/2024:

SENIOR ENGINEER, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DESIGN JOB GRADE TAWWDA 5 – 1 POST

Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Planning and Design, Job Grade TAWWDA 5, reports to the Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Design.

The successful candidate will be employed in this position on a permanent and pensionable basis.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Participating in carrying out research on water and sanitation technologies and reconnaissance surveys;


• Collecting data, engineering surveys, and processing;


• Undertaking feasibility studies, investigations, analysis and project designs;


• Participating in project planning and developing designs, tender documents and specifications;


• Participating in Terms of References & Request for Proposals for consultancy services;


• Preparing the technical reports, detailed design reports, drawings and cost estimates;


• Designing water and sanitation projects;


• Implementing policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;


• Participating in carrying out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results;


• Identifying and prioritizing projects for implementation by the Agency;


• Checking and verifying design of water and sanitation structures;


• Reviewing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual progress/status reports on project designs; and


• Reviewing and advising on contracts for consultancy services under feasibility studies and design.

 Person Specifications

For appointment, an officer must have: -

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Engineer or in a relevant and comparable position;


• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;


• Be registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer;

OR

• Be registered by Kenya Engineering Technology Board as a Professional Engineering Technologist (KETRB);


• A Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;


• Be proficient in computer applications skills;


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and


• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Good communication and reporting Skills


• Analytic Skills


• Leadership skills


• Negotiation Skills


• Project Management ability