Principal Engineer, Technical Planning and Design at Tana Water Works Development Agency (TWWDA)

Principal Engineer, Technical Planning and Design – TWWDA Grade 4 – TWWDA/PETPD/05/2020

 Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

 Job Purpose

The Officer is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, executing and assisting  in  all  technical matters related to  technical  planning  and  design  of  water  and  sanitation  services so as to ensure access to safe water to all stakeholders in the Agency’s area.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Undertaking technical planning and design of water and sanitation infrastructure;
• Development of concept notes and project proposals;
• Undertake pre- and feasibility studies for water and sanitation projects
• Designing and developing appropriate and cost effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure
• Prepare plans  with  detailed  drawings  that  include  project  specifications  and cost estimates
• Preparing technical specifications and project tender documents;
• Developing engineering calculations, diagrams and technical reports
• Marketing of project proposals to potential Development Partners
• Preparing and implementing of the Agency’s quality management system;
• Coordinating preparation of Environmental and  Social  Impact  Assessment (ESIA) Reports ensuring that they are submitted to the relevant institutions for approval;
• Supervise a design team & Performance appraisal of staff in the section and
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field from a recognized univeristy
• Master’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or a related field from a recognized university.
• Registered Engineer
• Membership to related professional body
• Management course from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Competencies and skills

• Supervisory skills
• Report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills