Principal Water Resources Officer (Capacity Building) at Water Resources Authority

Job Summary

• The principal Water resources officer shall be answerable to the Assistant Director, Water Resources Officer Capacity Building.

Capacity Building Function

• The cadre is responsible for implementation of regulations, development and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures. This will be undertaken through integrated capacity building for equitable and sustainable allocation of water resources.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

•  Tracking the implementation of regulations, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
•  Identifying areas that requires capacity building;
• Documenting the nature of non-compliance;
• Receiving and documenting the complaints;
• Updating and maintaining the complaints register.
• Undertaking measures for sustainable conservation, protection and use of water resources;
• Domesticating best global practices that takes into account emerging environmental challenges of concern;
• Preparing and undertaking the capacity building programmes;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum of nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Senior Water Resources Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector;
•  Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a professional body, where applicable and in good standing; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.