Water Officers (4 Posts) at County Government of Nandi

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies project designs of new projects in consultation with the county director;
• Management of Community Water Projects within the Sub County;
• Carry out emergency needs assessment, rapid and long term responses related to water needs and facilities in consultation with the supervising Engineer and County director;
• Prepare regular field visit, fortnight, monthly and annual reports;
• Advice on operation, maintenance and performance of equipment’s of all water projects;
• Keep up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislations and guidelines;
• Preparing bills of quantities and advertising tender documents and managing contracts in consultation with supervising Engineer and County director.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, and suppliers;
• Supervising and training of staff and workers at the project sites;
• Conducting public awareness of current water, sanitation and environment issues;
• Ensuring work is done as per specification, on schedule and required standards;
• Supervising all water works within the area of jurisdiction.

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or A diploma in water technology, water engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience in water development program /water services provision gained in professional work of a minimum of 5 years.