Job Description
Deputy Director Irrigation Job Group ‘Q’ One (1) Post- Advert No. CPSB/46/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Formulating policies, standards, programs and projects for Irrigation and Land reclamation development
ii) Promoting research, development and innovation in Irrigation Sector for Effective and efficient provision of
irrigation and land Reclamation Services.
iii) Coordinating the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
iv) Coordinating training of graduate engineers and technicians
v) Supervising preparation of irrigation tender documents
vi) Validating reports on socio-economic and environmental impact of irrigation development
vii) Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects
viii) Preparing periodic reports on irrigation and Land reclamation
ix) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for appointment
i) Must have served in the position of Chief Superintending Engineer (Irrigation) for a minimum period of
three (3) years
ii) Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-Systems Engineering, Bio-
Mechanical and processing or Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering from a recognized
institution.
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems
Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Management, Water Resources
Engineering, Irrigation Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an
added advantage.
iv) Registration by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) /Kenya Technologists Registration
Board (KETRIB) /NEMA/Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK) and be in good standing.
v) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting a minimum of six (6) weeks or its
equivalent
vi) Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
vii) Have demonstrated general managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance.