West Pokot County is one of the 14 Counties in the Rift Valley region. It is situated in the North Rift along Kenya’s Western boundary with Uganda border. It borders Turkana County to the North and North East, Trans Nzoia County to the South, Elgeyo Marakwet County and Baringo County to the South East and East respectively. The County lies within Longitudes 34° 47’and 35° 49’ East and Latitude 1° and 2° North and covers an area of approximately 9,169.4 km2. West Pokot County, whose Headquarters is Kapenguria, is mainly inhabited by Pokot community and minority community of Sengwer. We are religious people, and most of us are Christians, but we also have Muslims. Our culture is rich, and we embrace it.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing designs for projects;
•  Conducting site inspections and feasibility assessments;
•  Preparing project plans and overseeing its implementation;
•  Calculating estimated costs for projects;
•  Adhering to all relevant government regulations and codes;
•  Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety for the projects.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
•  Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
•  Registered Graduate Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya in good standing
•  Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Principal Superintending Engineer (Structural) CSG 6 or in comparable and relevant positions in the wider public service or in the private sector;
•  Proficiency in computer applications
•  Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Terms of Service:

•  3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
•  Salary as prescribed by SRC.