Principal Infrastructure Development Officer Job MSEA

Engineering Jobs. Micro and Small Enterprise Authority Jobs

REF: MSEA/3/03/2026 (MSEA GRADE 4)

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Designing Engineering devices in construction, electrical, mechanical, electronics, civil, and structural works
• Ensuring maintenance of machinery and equipment, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes, stalls, sheds, exhibition halls, Centre of Excellence, Constituency Industrial Development Centres, Godowns, and other MSEA facilities
• Preparing specifications for projects and new equipment
• Processing tenders for engineering work and equipment, and maintaining an inventory of machinery and equipment
• Monitoring the execution of development projects, supervision, and training of engineers and technical staff
• Developing mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
• Coordinating categorization of completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, and other incubation facilities
• Managing infrastructure within MSE work sites
• Liaising with the Counties and Centers of Excellence Managers in allocating newly completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, other incubation facilities
• Surveying structures and conditions of buildings to establish defects, requirements for refurbishment/replacement/modification
• Preparing sketch plans, specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works
• Coordinating collection and reviewing of rent

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelors degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management , Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

Applications should be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the Chief Executive Officer, clearly stating the position and reference number on both the cover letter and the envelope, together with a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, copy of National Identity Card (ID), Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees so as to reach MSEA by 17th April, 2026, 5.00 pm (East African Time) addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applicants to note; –

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during interviews;

• Original National Identity Card (ID)
• Original Academic and professional Certificates and Transcripts
• Any other testimonials