Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWWDA) is one of the eight Water Works Agencies created under the Ministry of Water and Sanitation following the enactment of the Water Act (2016). TWWDA covers 31 Subcounties of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Meru covering an area of 19,169km2 with a population of 4,238,469 (2009 census).The estimated figure for 2015 is 4,537,000 projected from the 2009 population census with 16% urban and 84% rural. 40 per cent of the area is either arid or semi-arid. About 80 per cent of the residents live in the rural areas.
Principal Engineer, Technical Planning and Design – TWWDA Grade 4 – TWWDA/PETPD/05/2020
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Purpose
The Officer is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, executing and assisting in all technical matters related to technical planning and design of water and sanitation services so as to ensure access to safe water to all stakeholders in the Agency’s area. .

Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail;
• Undertaking technical planning and design of water and sanitation infrastructure;
• Development of concept notes and project proposals;
• Undertake pre- and feasibility studies for water and sanitation projects
• Designing and developing appropriate and cost effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure
• Prepare plans with detailed drawings that include project specifications and cost estimates
• Preparing technical specifications and project tender documents;
• Developing engineering calculations, diagrams and technical reports
• Marketing of project proposals to potential Development Partners
• Preparing and implementing of the Agency’s quality management system;
• Coordinating preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Reports ensuring that they are submitted to the relevant institutions for approval;
• Supervise a design team & Performance appraisal of staff in the section and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Competencies and skills
• Supervisory skills
• Report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills

Qualifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• At least eight (8) years’ work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field from a recognized univeristy
• Master’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field from a recognized university.
• Registered Engineer
• Membership to related professional body
• Management course from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications in hard copy quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter. Attach detailed and up to date curriculum vitae, telephone contacts, current salary and three referees together with copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials.
Additional requirements
Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the following;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from an accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Sealed envelope can be hand delivered to TWWDA Human Resource Office or sent by a registered mail to the following address:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TANA WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAJI HOUSE ALONG BADEN POWELL ROAD
P.O BOX 1292 – 10100
NYERI
So as to reach him NOT LATER THAN 13TH OCTOBER, 2020 AT 5.00PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Tana Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate

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