Infrastructure Specialist Job Ministry of Agriculture

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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), 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 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

How to Apply

Applicants must demonstrate relevant academic qualifications, professional certifications, and practical experience as outlined in the detailed job descriptions available in the Ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke

Application Procedure

• Access the National Employment Authority’s Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) through neaims.go.ke
• Sign up as a Jobseeker/Intern (If not already signed up)
• Login and capture your CV/Profile comprehensively
• Submit your registration in the portal
• Apply for the position(s) of interest as advertised
• Frequently check on the status of your application and wait for shortlisting to be done.

Interested applicants are advised to sign up and apply for any of the above advertised positions through the neaims portal (www.neaims.go.ke).

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates
• Supporting documents and testimonials
• Letter of recommendation from the current or recent Supervisor (Optional)

Successful candidates will be asked to submit documents that will indicate they adhere to the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All appointments are on performance-based contract terms and are subject to an IFAD No Objection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
• Manual/paper applications will not be accepted.