Principal Engineer, Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Vacancy at Tana Water Works Development Agency

Tana Water Works Development Agency

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Experience Required:8 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administration
Minimum Education: Degree
Job Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Last Date: November 30, 2021

Job Description

Principal Engineer, Water and Sanitation Infrastructure TWWDA Grade 4
TWWDA/PEWSI/ 3 /2021
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 departmen ts 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’ w ork 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