Director, Irrigation Development (DID) at National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

Job Purpose:

• Provide Strategic Leadership in the identification, feasibility assessment, Design and Construction of irrigation and water storage Infrastructure to expand the National area under irrigation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic technical input into the development, implementation, and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
• Oversee the preparation of technical specifications and the evaluation of bids for irrigation and water storage infrastructure.
• Facilitate pre-feasibility and feasibility studies to determine irrigation potential for new schemes.
• Lead the review and approval of design reports and tender documents for irrigation projects.
• Promote the adoption of renewable energy solutions for water abstraction and manage international technical collaborations.
• Supervise construction works to ensure adherence to quality, cost, safety, and timelines.
• Lead the development and enforcement of irrigation standards in line with national codes of practice.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution involving Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

Person Specifications:

• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Civil/ Agricultural/Water Engineering, Project Planning & Management.
• Registered Professional Engineer with EBK and a valid Practising License.
• Full Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience, with at least 5 years at the Senior Management level.
• Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Core Competencies: Strategic leadership, financial management, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and intercultural competence.