Senior Water Resources Officer (Standards & Regulation) Job WRA

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Job Summary

An officer at this level is answerable to the Principal Water Resources Officer (Standards and Regulation)

Standards and Regulation Function

The cadre is responsible for the implementation of regulations, the development and review of policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiling  and documenting  the   existing   relevant Standards  and Regulations;
• Isolating and allocating the Standards and Regulations to the applicable thematic areas;
• Tracking the extent of application of the Standards and Regulation;
• Ranking based on the developed criteria the extent of compliance to the Standards and Regulations;
• Preparing reports on implementation of Standards and Regulations;
• Evaluating the implementation status of Standards and Regulations; and
• Making recommendations on areas of concern with respect to Standards and Regulations.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Water Resources Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• 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;
• Membership with a professional body, where applicable in good standing; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Terms of Service and Remuneration

Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months, and thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

How to Apply

The advertisement can be accessed on the Authority’s website: www.wra.go.ke. Candidates who meet the requirements for each of the positions should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before 1^st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in the NHIF Building, 9^th floor, Records Office.

To apply, click here: https://forms.gle/KX93EQJ2qaSbbLLG7

Applications should be addressed to

The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Authority
NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road
P. O. Box 45250-00100,
NAIROBI

Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

The Authority shall require successful candidates offered employment to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting valid clearance certificates from the relevant institutions as listed below:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

WRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications without relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.