Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University
Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
6 years relevant working experience
Demonstrated experience in use of engineering software
Experience in construction of large dams
Experience in Contract Management is desirable
Possession of a Masters degree in related field from a recognized University and attendance of a senior management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks will be an added advantage
Computer proficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for projects including planning, design construction of water conservations structures or in any other relevant engineering projects;
Ensuring that clear policies and criteria are laid down for identification of projects, feasibility studies, setting of standards selection of consultants and contractors;
Supervision of technical staff and making recommendation for recruitment and promotions as necessary;
Plan long and short-term programmes on water conservation and other hydraulic structures, including feasibility studies as well as setting performance targets for the division;
Set standards for selection of consultants and contractors to undertake the projects in line with the Government procurement policy;
Prepare annual budgets and long term investment plans;
Give recommendation for recruitment, deployment and promotions;
Undertake supervision, training and development of the technical staff – professionals, technicians and artisans.
The position is on permanent and pensionable terms.
Additional Requirements
All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of Leadership and Integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010 and should have the following:
Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements for any of the above positions, please send your applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.) referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address on or before Friday 11th September, 2015.
The Managing Director
National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P. O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
National Water Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.