Engineering Assistants at Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA)

Job Specification

This is the entry position for Engineering Assistants. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Technical Planning and Design
  • Assist in development of concept notes and project proposals;
  • Assist in conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for water infrastructure and water project development;
  • Assisting in preparation of status reports of water and sanitation infrastructure;
  • Assist in the preparation of bill of quantities and tenders;
  • Assist in carrying out elementary survey and leveling for Civil Engineering schemes;
  • Collecting baseline data for water and sanitation planning;
  • Assist in data analysis and production of CAD drawing;
  • Assist in Public bidding process for construction projects.
• Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Development
  • Assist in development and rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure;
  • Assist in the implementation of resettlement action plans (RAP);
  • Assist in editing technical drawings and other documents;
  • Assist in the management and supervision of contractors;
  • Assist in preparation of site meetings minutes and progress reports.
• Asset Management, Liaison and Capacity Development
  • Assist in Mapping, Developing and maintenance of a database of water and sanitation related assets;
  • Assist in provision of necessary documentation for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of existing water and sanitation  infrastructure;
  • Assist in capacity development of water services providers and county governments as may be requested;
  • Assist in assessing whether water and sanitation infrastructure operate optimally;
  • Assist in coordinating acquisition of way leaves, land and crop compensation;
  • Assist in maintenance and management of National Water Works within area of jurisdiction;
  • Participate in developing project signage and branding.; and
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

1. Report writing skills.
2. Good interpersonal skills.
3. Good communication skills.