REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/02/SE/2024:

SENIOR ENGINEER, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DESIGN JOB GRADE TAWWDA 5 – 1 POST

Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Planning and Design, Job Grade TAWWDA 5, reports to the Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Design.

The successful candidate will be employed in this position on a permanent and pensionable basis.

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Participating in carrying out research on water and sanitation technologies and reconnaissance surveys;
• Collecting data, engineering surveys, and processing;
• Undertaking feasibility studies, investigations, analysis and project designs;
• Participating in project planning and developing designs, tender documents and specifications;
• Participating in Terms of References & Request for Proposals for consultancy services;
• Preparing the technical reports, detailed design reports, drawings and cost estimates;
• Designing water and sanitation projects;
• Implementing policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
• Participating in carrying out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results;
• Identifying and prioritizing projects for implementation by the Agency;
• Checking and verifying design of water and sanitation structures;
• Reviewing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual progress/status reports on project designs; and
• Reviewing and advising on contracts for consultancy services under feasibility studies and design.

 Person Specifications

For appointment, an officer must have: –

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Engineer or in a relevant and comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer;

OR

• Be registered by Kenya Engineering Technology Board as a Professional Engineering Technologist (KETRB);
• A Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications skills;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills

• Good communication and reporting Skills
• Analytic Skills
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Project Management ability