Infrastructure Specialist at Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

Job Purpose

• The Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of all infrastructure related activities under sub-components 1.2 and 2.2.

 Key Responsibilities

Planning and Design of Sustainable Infrastructure

• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of sub-catchment management plans (SCMPs) by the WRUAs in collaboration with the Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) and Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of the work plans and budgets, and progress reports for the relevant sub-component/ activities.
• Infrastructure Implementation, Operation and Maintenance and Quality Assurance
• Monitor the implementation of SCMPs and facilitate joint action by the relevant implementing parties when such plans cut across sub-counties and counties.
• Coordinate the implementation of water and irrigation related interventions.
• In collaboration with the Agronomist, Livestock Specialist and Agribusiness
• Development Specialist, coordinate the implementation of market and road infrastructure and related interventions.
• Ensure compliance with high professional and technical standards by implementers in the design and implementation of water and market infrastructure development activities.
• Facilitate sensitization and training of communities with respect to their roles and responsibilities as regards operations and management of the developed infrastructures under the present and planned legislative framework
• Support implementing County Departmental Heads and other technical personnel, to determine practical interventions for protection and optimal use of the developed infrastructure.

Environmental and Social Safeguards Compliance

• Coordinate, with relevant parties such as KFS and KWS, the preparation and implementation of remedial actions for environmental hotspots that impact on point sources of water.
• Coordinate the assessment of water resources in the sub-basins, and the development of the water resources management plan for each sub-basin.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC.

Academic Qualifications

• Have of a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Mandatory and valid registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer.

Applicable Professional Experience

• Have experience in planning, design and implementation of infrastructure schemes especially related to water, energy, and markets.
• Proven experience in donor-funded projects and public procurement processes.

Competencies and Skills

• Familiarity with environmental safeguards and climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and MS Office.