Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Planning and Design at Tanathi Water Works Development Agency

REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/03/SE/2023

Job Specifications 
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Participating in carrying out research on water and sanitation technologies and reconnaissance surveys; 
• Collecting data, engineering surveys, and processing; 
• Undertaking feasibility studies, investigations, analysis and project designs; 
• Participating in project planning and developing designs, tender documents and specifications; 
• Participating in Terms of References & Request for Proposals for consultancy services; 
• Preparing the technical reports, detailed design reports, drawings and cost estimates; 
• Designing water and sanitation projects; 
• Implementing policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs; 
• Participating in carrying out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results; 
• Identifying and prioritizing projects for implementation by the Agency; 
• Checking and verifying design of water and sanitation structures; 
• Reviewing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual progress/status reports on project designs; and 
• Reviewing and advising on contracts for consultancy services under feasibility studies and design. 

Person Specifications 
For appointment, an officer must have: -

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Engineer or in a relevant and comparable position; 
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Be registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer; 

OR 

• Be registered by Kenya Engineering Technology Board as a Professional 
• Engineering Technologist (KETRB); 
• A Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Be proficient in computer applications skills; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and 
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.