Engineering Technologist I at County Government of Kirinyaga

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspecting the development of irrigation infrastructure;
• Collecting baseline data for irrigation planning;
• Organizing farmers’ meetings for irrigation participatory development;
• Training irrigation farmers on sustainable scheme management and resource mobilization;
• Setting up of demonstration plots on irrigation technologies;
• Identifying irrigation schemes for development;
• Carrying out preliminary surveys;
• Implementing irrigation action plans;
• Training farmers on scheme operations, maintenance and environmental management; and
• Implementing irrigation action plans.

Job Requirements

• Served in grade of Engineering Technologist II (Irrigation) in wider public service or private sector, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a technician;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.