Job Description
REF. NO.: ADVERT/TAWWDA/02/SE/2024:
SENIOR ENGINEER, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND DESIGN JOB GRADE TAWWDA 5 – 1 POST
Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Planning and Design, Job Grade TAWWDA 5, reports to the Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Design.
The successful candidate will be employed in this position on a permanent and pensionable basis.
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
1. Participating in carrying out research on water and sanitation technologies and reconnaissance surveys;
2. Collecting data, engineering surveys, and processing;
3. Undertaking feasibility studies, investigations, analysis and project designs;
4. Participating in project planning and developing designs, tender documents and specifications;
5. Participating in Terms of References & Request for Proposals for consultancy services;
6. Preparing the technical reports, detailed design reports, drawings and cost estimates;
7. Designing water and sanitation projects;
8. Implementing policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
9. Participating in carrying out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results;
10. Identifying and prioritizing projects for implementation by the Agency;
11. Checking and verifying design of water and sanitation structures;
12. Reviewing and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual progress/status reports on project designs; and
13. Reviewing and advising on contracts for consultancy services under feasibility studies and design.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment, an officer must have: -
1. At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Engineer or in a relevant and comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Be registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer;
OR
Be registered by Kenya Engineering Technology Board as a Professional Engineering Technologist (KETRB);
1. A Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
2. Be proficient in computer applications skills;
3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
4. Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
c) Competencies and Skills
1. Good communication and reporting Skills
2. Analytic Skills
3. Leadership skills
4. Negotiation Skills
5. Project Management ability