26 Aug 2025

Chemist I at Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA)

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Job Description

nder the Water Act of 2016 the mandate of the Coast Water Works Development Agency is to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure within the Coast region. The main transmission pipelines, including Mzima, Baricho, Marere and Tiwi – Likoni lines are maintained by the CWWDA. Pipeline patrols are critical in ensuring that leaks and bursts are detected and attended to on time to avoid wastage of the resources.

Chemist I

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary: Kshs. (49,572 – 69,858) per month
Allowances and Benefits: As applicable to employees of CWWDA

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

  • Generating and interpreting scientific data;
  • Preparing reports of analysis;
  • Presenting reports of analysis and providing expert evidence in court;
  • Carrying out research on techniques and methods used in quantitative and qualitative analysis of geological, construction, forensic and clinical toxicological materials, water and wastewater, drugs and chemicals substances;
  • Carrying out maintenance and calibration of scientific equipment
  • Advising clients on the quality of water, drugs and chemical substances or other materials under tests; and
  • Undertaking compliance and enforcement of quality control regulations with regard to water, waste water, construction materials, drugs and other materials.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Served in the grade of Chemist II for a minimum period of three (3) years or in a comparable position in a reputable organization;
  • Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: – Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Method of Application

Applications complete with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of the National  Identity card, KCPE, KCSE and copies of other academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should be emailed to

 [email protected],

posted or hand delivered not later than Tuesday 16th September, 2025 at 5.00 pm (East Africa Time) to: -

The Chief Executive Officer
Coast Water Works Development Agency
P. O. Box 90417 - 80100
MOMBASA. Notes
  • Applications through post office, hand delivery or through courier services should indicate the “position applied for” on top of the envelope, while email applications should have the subject as “the position applied for”.
  • Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement.  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 candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic  disqualification.
  • Candidates who applied for similar positions in January 2024 are also encouraged to apply.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
  • Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during interviews.
  • It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
  • Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
  • Coast Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and youth, women, marginalized, minority groups and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.





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