Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Duties and responsibilities
i) Carry out assessments and generate information to support development of the Water towers status report;
ii) Assist in assessing and monitoring of rehabilitation and conservation activities in the Water Towers;
iii) Develop field data collection protocols for assessing and monitoring the Water towers;
iv) Carry out field data collection, entry, analysis, archiving and reporting on the status of the Water Towers;
v) Assist in development of periodic status reports and dissemination to stakeholders
vi) Assist in generation of baseline data and information on water towers, critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;
vii) Assist in development of stakeholders inventory in the Water Towers;
viii) Support the development and maintenance of water towers monitoring system and Geo–information infrastructure;
ix) Assist in collection, processing and archival of water towers spatial and non– spatial data
x) Support in carrying out rapid assessment of critical natural resource elements within the Water Tower;

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
i) A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geo–Information or any other relevant field
ii) Proficiency in Computer applications;
iii) Working experience with ArcGIS, QGIS and image processing software (ENVI, ERDAS, R–Studio)
iv) Experience in managing Geospatial databases and Geoportals will be an added advantage;
v) Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
vi) Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding of Natural Resources sector;

Key competences and Skills
i) Good communication skills
ii) Good interpersonal skills
iii) Attention to details

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
For full details of the job descriptions, job specifications and employment application form, please visit the KWTA website http://www.watertowers.go.ke .
Employment Application Form
Suitable and qualified candidates should make application by completing an Employment Application Form (downloaded from the website) and attach an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with 3 relevant referees, Certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
The applications should be CLEARLY MARKED the Job Title and Vacancy Number and submitted via email, or through postal mail or hand delivered as per the addresses indicated below:
The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA)
NHIF Bldg, 15th Floor, Ragati Rd, Off Ngong Rd
P.O. Box 42903–00100 GPO
Nairobi– KENYA
Email: recruitment@watertowers.go.ke 
Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
The applications should reach us by close of business on 28th February, 2022 at 5.00 pm.
KWTA is an equal opportunity employer, persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following documents during the interviews:
a. Original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials.
b. Compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti–Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) <br/https://watertowers.go.ke/careers//
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