Engineering Assistants Jobs at Tana Water Works Development Agency

Tana Water Works Development Agency

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Total Positions:9
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Minimum Education: Diploma
Job Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Last Date: November 30, 2021

Job Description

Engineering Assistants TWWDA Grade 7 TWWDA/EA/ 5 /2021 (9 Posts)
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 leveling for Civil Engineering
schemes;
vi. Collecting baseline data for water and sanitation planning;
vii. Assist in data analysis an d 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 .
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