Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources. In 2001 during a major merger of government Ministries and departments, the Ministry of Water Resources was merged with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
V/No .48/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500 – Ksh.166,780 p.m. CSG ‘6’
Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable .

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Director/Chief Engineer (Irrigation & Drainage) for planning, directing, controlling and coordinating technical and administrative activities of Irrigation and Drainage Department.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –
• preparing professional and quality standards for construction of water harvesting and storage infrastructure;
• overseeing the construction of water storage and harvesting works undertaken directly or by contract;
• formulating, monitoring and evaluating requirements of physical and financial progress of development projects and programmes;
• verifying technical tender documents on water harvesting and storage infrastructure;
• overseeing the formulation of water harvesting and storage policies and strategies for rural and urban systems; and
• Liaising with development partners and other stakeholders in the water sector for effective formulation, planning, coordination and implementation of projects and programs.
• Developing and implementing strategic plan and work plans; budgeting for the Department; and deployment, training and development of staff in the Department.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
• a cumulative Service of Eighteen (18) years in the Irrigation and Drainage field or any other related field, two (2) years of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director/Chief Superintending Engineer (Irrigation and Drainage) “CSG 7” and above;
• a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental engineering, Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a recognized institution,
• been registered as an Engineer with Engineers professional body
• corporate membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the irrigation and drainage function.
NOTE: possession of Master’s Degree will be as an added advantage;

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
• (Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 11th May, 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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