Job Opportunities at Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA)

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Job Opportunities at Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA)

CENTRAL RIFT VALLEY WATER WORKS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (CRVWWDA) is one of the nine (9) Water Works Development Agencies established on 3rd May, 2016 as per the provisions of Article 65 of the Water Act 2016 through Legal Notice No. 27 of 26th April, 2019 by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Water & Sanitation.

The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency was established to;

  • Undertake the development, maintenance and management of the national public water works within its area of jurisdiction;
  • Operate the water works and provide water services as a water service provider, until such a time when the responsibility for the operation and management of the waterworks are handed over to a county government, joint committee, authority of county governments or water services provider within whose area of jurisdiction or supply the waterworks is located;
  • Provide reserve capacity for the purposes of providing water services where pursuant to section 103, the Regulatory Board orders the transfer of water services functions from a defaulting water services provider to another licensee;
  • Provide technical services and capacity building to such county governments and water services providers within its area as may be requested; and
  • Provide to the Cabinet Secretary technical support in the discharge of his or her functions under the constitution and this Act.

To discharge the above mandate, the Agency seeks to recruit the following staff;

General Manager Infrastructure Development & Management Job Grade CRV2 – Job Ref: CRVWWDA / GMIDM / 01/2024/25 (1 Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The General Manager will be answerable to the Chief Executive Officer in implementing Water and Sanitation Works and will work closely with other Directorates in execution of the CRVWWDA mandate.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and Responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Spearheading the formulation, implementation and review water works development policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, programs and projects;
  2. Coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance and management of national public water works;
  3. manage and coordinate provision of water and sanitation services until such a time as responsibility for the operation and management of the water works are handed over to a county government or water services provider;
  4. Overseeing the handover, the water works to designated water services providers for operation and management;
  5. Ensuring provision of technical and capacity building services to county governments and water service providers the Agency is requested;
  6. Coordinating provision of technical advice to the Cabinet Secretary on matters pertaining to water works in the area of jurisdiction;
  7. Overseeing the construct and manage water works infrastructure;
  8. Overseeing and supervising the work of consultants and contractors involved in the construction of water works infrastructure;
  9. Ensuring compliance with the provisions of Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant statutes; and
  10. Ensuring that safeguard standards are adhered to including environmental, social-economic, and health and safety requirements in the process of water works acquisition and development.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) , three (3) of which should have been at senior management level or a in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering Water Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  3. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Civil Engineering Water Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  4. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
  5. Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable;
  6. Proficiency in computer applications;

Principal Engineer ( Civil Engineer ) Job Grade CRV 5 – Job Ref: CRVWWDA / PE / 02/2024/25 (2 Posts)

  1. Job Purpose

The job entails identification, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction of water infrastructure to increase area from diverse water sources that include rivers, lakes, ground water as well as the development and expansion of water harvesting and storage infrastructure. The job holder will answerable to a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  1. Designing water and sanitation projects;
  2. Carrying out research on water and sanitation technologies iii. Administration and supervision of projects;
  3. Advising on issuance of certificate of project completion;
  4. Estimating costs for water and sanitation projects;
  5. Participating in preparation of tender documents;
  6. Participating in evaluation of tenders;
  7. Participating in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
  8. Assisting in compiling projects technical reports on design, implementation, and maintenance;
  9. Implementing policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
  10. Preparing technical reports, designs and estimates drawings;
  11. Developing resource mobilization and business proposal; and
  12. Carrying out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Engineer or in comparable position;
  2. Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering Water Engineering, Structural Engineering, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  3. Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (MIEK);
  4. Valid Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya
  5. Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
  6. Proficiency in computer applications.

Engineer 1 (Civil) Job Grade CRV 7- Ref: CRVWWDA/EI/03/2024/25 (3 Posts)

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  1. Job Purpose

The job entails identification, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction of water infrastructure to increase area from diverse water sources that include rivers, lakes, ground water as well as the development and expansion of sanitation water harvesting and storage infrastructure. The job holder will answerable to a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities entail:-

  1. Designing, installing and maintaining electrical engineering services in water works;
  2. Supervising installation work carried out by contractors;
  3. Preparing requisitions and specifications for new equipment and processes tenders;
  4. Controlling funds and materials issued to a unit
  5. Designing project; project costing and budgetary preparations; documenting and managing contract;
  6. Ensuring professional standards and undertaking quality control;
  7. Preparing technical specification and evaluation of tenders for vehicles, plant and equipment;
  8. Preparing tender documentation for sale of plant, vehicles and equipment;
  9. Drafting general layout drawing for new workshops and workshops improvements;
  10. Maintaining records and preparing reports on testing programmes for vehicles and plants;
  11. Implementing equipment management systems;
  12. Maintaining and submitting updated inventory of monitor vehicles, plant and equipment.
  13. Participating in detailed investigations for water development projects for carrying out feasibility studies and detailed design;
  14. Participating in feasibility or technical studies to establish water potential of new sites and areas;
  15. Preparing project proposals and concept notes as well as project prioritization;
  16. Monitoring the implementation and timely delivery of all outsourced water planning and design projects including certification of sub-contractor valuations and final accounts;
  17. Ensures compliance with water standards, codes of practice and environmental and social safeguards guidelines to ensure ecosystems integrity, social safeguards, agro-diversity, as well as environmental conservation;
  18. Participates in water site visits, meetings, and presentations.
  19. Tracking construction schedules and associated costs.
  1. Person Specifications
  1. Cumulative service period of three (3) years relevant work experience as an Engineer II or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  3. Valid Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya;
  4. Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
  5. Proficiency in computer applications.

Engineer II Job Grade CRV 8 Ref: CRVWWDA/E II/04/2024/25 (6 Posts)

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  1. Job Purpose

The job entails identification, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction of water infrastructure to increase area from diverse water sources that include rivers, lakes, ground water as well as the development and expansion of Sanitation, water harvesting and storage infrastructure. The job holder will answerable to a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for engineers. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail:-

  1. Preparing drawings and designs for manufacture and fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle components;
  2. Designing project; project costing and budgetary preparations;
  3. Documenting and managing contract;
  4. Ensuring professional standards; and
  5. Repairing and preparing maintenance schedules for vehicles and plant machinery
  6. Designing water storage infrastructure;
  7. Preparing technical specification and assists in evaluating bids and proposals for water infrastructural projects;
  8. Carrying out and /or participates in feasibility or technical studies to establish water potential of new sites and areas;
  9. Preparing schedule of quantities and project proposals;
  10. Technical evaluation, supervision, monitoring and compliance with all contracts and service level agreements relating to design and completion of water projects;
  11. Preparing water planning and design operational plans and budgets;
  12. Planning, regulating and formulating water development-based policies, strategy and standard;
  13. Preparing schedule of quantities, comparative statements, justification for call/processing of tender cases, processing of extra/substituted items, deviation statements and claims of all type of contracts;
  14. Administration of construction contracts, and ensures the necessary approvals, permits and licenses relating to water projects are obtained;
  15. Taking part in water site visits, meetings, and presentations;
  16. Tracking and controlling construction schedules and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and budgets.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering Water
  2. Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
  3. Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer;
  4. Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
  5. Proficiency in computer applications

Inspector Water Engineering III Job CRV 9 -Ref: CRVWWDA /IWE/05/2024/25 (3 Posts)

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  1. Job Purpose

The job entails identification, feasibility studies, detailed design and construction of water infrastructure to increase area from diverse water sources that include rivers, lakes, ground water as well as the development and expansion of sanitation, water harvesting and storage infrastructure. The job holder will answerable to a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

This grade is the entry and training level for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  1. Planning and designing water and sanitation infrastructure;
  2. Supervising construction works for water and sewerage infrastructures;
  3. Collecting and compiling water and sewerage data;
  4. Compiling operation and maintenance data; and
  5. Supervising water supply operators and artisans.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  1. Diploma in in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering Water Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electro Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
  2. Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board;
  3. Proficiency in computer applications;
  4. Membership to a professional

Sociologist II Job Grade CRV 8- Job Ref: CRVWWDA / SO/ 06/2024/25 (1 Post)

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  1. Job Purpose

The Sociologists are responsible for providing information to stakeholders on policies/ programs and services available to them; provide a forum for the stakeholders to air their views, issues and aspirations; and implementing affirmative action strategies to ensure their representation and meaningful participation in the development of water and sanitation infrastructure

  1. Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail:-

  1. Assisting in the identification of the relevant stakeholders;
  2. Assisting in mobilization of communities and dissemination of information;
  3. Assist in carrying out socio- economic survey and impact assessment;
  4. Developing mechanisms to ensure that the relevant policy makers are kept informed of the views and aspirations of the stakeholders;
  5. Lobbying for the inclusion of the stakeholder’s agenda in the formulation of policy by public institutions and organizations;
  6. Developing strategies to promote the inclusion of relevant stakeholders in decision making bodies;
  7. Establish and maintain database of stakeholder in decision making bodies;
  8. Creating awareness among stakeholders on available opportunities and other empowerment initiatives;
  9. Creating awareness of the Agency’s initiatives for stakeholders’/community members empowerment;
  10. Assisting in promoting demand driven approaches in planning of community-based projects;
  11. Assisting in preparing proposals on community projects that require funding; assist in identifying capacity building needs for community-based providers, NGOs, CBOs.

(c)Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Community Development, Development Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.

Senior Accountant Job Grade CRV6 – Job Ref: CRVWWDA / AC/ 07/2024/25 (1 Post)

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  1. Job Purpose

The accountants are responsible for planning, organising, controlling, coordinating and implementing financial and accounting functions in the Agency. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Examining payment vouchers and post in vote book/budget control records;
  2. Processing imprests, advances and other disbursements and remit statutory deductions;
  3. Examining cash and Bank Reconciliation statements;
  4. Preparation of cash flow projections and investment proposals;
  5. Preparing financial reports and statements;
  6. Providing safe custody of accounting records, documents and assets;
  7. Maintaining imprest ledger and follow up on surrender of imprests;
  8. Safe custody of the Agency’s records and assets under his/her jurisdiction
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  3. Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  4. Registered with relevant professional body such as Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya, Association of Chartered certified accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent;
  5. Proficiency in Computer applications.

Accounts Assistant II Job Grade CRV 8- Job Ref: CRVWWDA / AA/ 08/2024/25 (1 Post)

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  1. Job Purpose

The accountants are responsible for planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating and implementing financial and accounting functions in the Agency. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Assisting in the collection of revenue;
  2. Assisting in compiling data on payments made by the Institution;
  3. Assisting in computing asset depreciation and verifying balances on each account;
  4. Participating in organizing approval of payment documents, allocation of funds for the payments, and effecting the payments;
  5. Dispatching cheques;
  6. Managing the petty cash;
  7. Keeping custody of accounting documents; and
  8. Filing accounting documents.
  1. Persons Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ work experience in the grade of Accounts Assistant III or in a comparable;
  2. Kenya Accountants Technician Certificate final;

OR

  1. Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  2. Proficiency in computer applications;

Senior Administrative Officer Job Grade CRV 6-Ref: CRVWWDA / SA0/ 09/2024/25 (1 Post)

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(a) Job Purpose

The Administrative Officers are responsible for developing and implementing effective administration policies, procedures and regulations. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior manager.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  1. Supervising staff working on the ground, space and office cleaning and ensuring provision of protective gears to minimize health risks;
  2. Ensuring office property and assets are secure through physical verification in line with available inventory records;
  3. Monitoring and evaluating of divisional targets through planned activities and set timelines thus accomplished deliverables;
  4. Ensuring that office equipment and furniture are well maintained;
  5. Ensuring the general cleanliness of offices on daily and weekly basis;
  6. Initiating and overseeing implementation of infrastructure project;
  7. Ensuring office accommodation and space for staff;
  8. Maintaining housing Inventory;
  9. Managing transport and logistics; and
  10. Ensuring a well maintained and updated furniture and office equipment inventory.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Administrative Officer I or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science/Government, Anthropology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  3. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
  4. Membership to a professional body where applicable; and
  5. Proficiency in computer application.

Senior Office Administrator Job Grade CRV 6-Ref: CRVWWDA / SOA/ 10/2024/25 (1 Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The office administrators are responsible for the efficient management of office functions in the Agency. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior manager.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Taking oral dictation;
  2. Using e-office to research and process data;
  3. Operating office equipment;
  4. Attending to visitors/clients;
  5. Handling telephone calls;
  6. Handling customer inquiries and complaints; coordinating schedules of meetings and appointments;
  7. Coordinating travel arrangements;
  8. Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials;
  9. Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of information;
  10. Maintaining an up to date filing system in the office;
  11. Preparing responses to routine correspondence;
  12. Managing office protocol and etiquette; and
  13. Guiding and supervising other office administrative services personnel;
  14. Maintaining office diary, appointments and travel itineraries;
  15. Coordinating schedules of meetings; and
  16. Supervising office cleanliness.

(c)Person specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Office Administrator I or in a comparable position;
  2. Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution;

OR

  1. Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stages I, II and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:
  1. Shorthand III (minimum 120 w.p.m.);
  2. Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.)/Computerized Document Processing III;
  3. Business English III/Communications III;
  4. Commerce II;
  5. Office Practice II/Office Procedures;
  6. Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
  7. Secretarial Duties II;
  8. Proficiency in computer applications.

Water Quality Officer II Job Grade CRV 8-Ref: CRVWWDA / WQO/ 11/2024/25 (1 Post)

Job Purpose

The job involves carrying out testing and analysis of water obtained from three main sources: groundwater, surface water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), and drinking water. They ensure that the set quality standards and other compliance requirements are met in their area of operations.

  1. Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. The duties and responsibilities at this level entail: –

  1. Carrying out all water quality and pollution control activities;
  2. Carrying out water quality and pollution control analysis and prepare reports;
  3. Liaising with other institutions on water quality and pollution control;
  4. Maintenance of scientific instruments;
  5. Supervising, evaluating and co-ordinating laboratory work;
  6. Testing, standardization and development of laboratory working techniques and advising clients on possible remedial and correct uses of materials under test;
  7. Monitoring compliance of discharges to set national regulations and standard.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or any other equivalent from a recognized institution;
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.

Land Economist II /Valuer Job Grade CRV 8-Ref: CRVWWDA /LE /12/2024/25(1Post)

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of a land economist is to provide expertise on the administration, use, and value of land and property.

  1. Job Specifications

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Collecting data for in building in the National Land Value Index;
  2. Collecting and analysing market data for valuation purposes;
  3. Taking part in apportioning rents following sub-divisions, change of users and lease extensions;
  4. Taking part in Stamp Duty valuation;
  5. Taking part in making searches on titles in land registries for various valuation purposes; calculating areas from building plans and maps; and
  6. Measuring buildings in the field for valuation.
  1. Persons Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
  2. Proficiency in computer application.

Office Assistant III Job Grade CRV12-Ref: CRVWWDA /0A/13/2024/25 (1 Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The job purpose of an office Assistant’s is to provide administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth office operations.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Carrying out cleaning work in designated areas;
  2. Lifting and moving of equipment and furniture occasionally as need arise to facilitate operations within divisions;
  3. Undertaking delivery of stores and materials; and
  4. Preparing and serving refreshments in the division.
  1. Persons Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.

Corporate Communications Assistant III Job Grade CRV 12-Ref: CRVWWDA /CCA/14/2024/25 (1 Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The Corporate Communications Personnel are responsible for effective and efficient coordinating of all Communications related activities including, public relations, digital communications, and internal communications, sponsorships, events, brand and reputation management in the Agency. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

  1. Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Receiving and channeling incoming calls to the respective destinations;
  2. Booking outgoing calls and facilitate conversations between callers and receivers;
  3. Carrying out routine testing of exchange lines and switchboard facilities;
  4. Maintaining records of telephone equipment and peripherals;
  5. Updating the calls register by recording the necessary details of calls;
  6. Confirming visitors’ identification documents;
  7. Responding to customer enquiries and directing them to the respective destinations;
  8. Maintaining a register on all complaints raised by customers / visitors;
  9. Operating switch-board; and
  10. Providing good customer care service.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Customer Service, Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Management, Event Management, Front Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  2. Membership to the Public Relation Society of Kenya (PRSK) or Media Council of Kenya (MCK) or any other relevant professional body and in good standing; and
  3. Proficiency in computer applications.

Corporate Communications Officer II Job Grade CRV 8 –Ref. CRVWWDA/HG/15/2024/25(1)

(a) Job Purpose

The Corporate Communications Personnel are responsible for effective and efficient coordinating of all Communications related activities including, public relations, digital communications, internal communications, sponsorships, events, brand and reputation management in the Agency

(b)Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Implementing communications, customer and branding strategies to support the Agency’s objectives.
  2. Supporting activities to enhance the corporate image of the Agency.
  3. Monitoring internal and external media communication functions.
  4. Assisting in protocol management.
  5. Organizing Agency’s planned events and functions.
  6. Providing content in the development of Communication materials.
  7. Supporting implementation of the Agency Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and preparing reports.
  8. Responding to customer enquiries.
  9. Receiving, analysing and sharing customer feedback.
  10. Manning information desk services at public awareness programmes and outreach forums.

( c)Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  2. Membership to the Public Relation Society of Kenya (PRSK) or Media Council of Kenya (MCK) or any other relevant professional body and in good standing; and
  3. Proficiency in computer applications;

Hydro-Geologist II Job Grade CRV 8-Ref: CRVWWDA /HG/16/2024/25 (1 Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The Hydrologist will be responsible for Assessment of Ground Water, Surface water, modeling for purposes of Designs for Water and Sanitation Projects.

  1. Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities entail:

  1. Carrying out hydro-geological, geo-technical, seismological and geophysical surveys on water projects;
  2. Mapping, monitoring and evaluating groundwater;
  3. Coordinating and administering hydro geological functions;
  4. Formulating and reviewing policies on hydro geology;
  5. Developing, implementing and realizing the division’s strategic plans and objectives;
  6. Collecting data on hydro-geological, geo-technical and geophysical surveys on water projects.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Geosciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  2. Registration with the Geological Society of Kenya;
  3. Member of Geological Board of Kenya; and
  4. Proficiency in computer applications.

Records Management Officer II Job Grade CRV8-Ref: CRVWWDA/RMO/17/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The primary job purpose of a Records Management Officer (RMO) is to ensure that all records and documents within an organization are organized, accessible, and maintained according to legal and operational requirements. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Ensuring security of files and documents;
  2. Sorting and classifying documents for filing;
  3. Updating and maintenance of personnel records and file indexes;
  4. Ensuring security of information and Records in a registry/archive;
  5. Receiving, sorting, opening, and dispatching related registers are maintenance;
  6. Planning appropriate office accommodation for registries;
  7. Ensuring that file movement records are updated and maintained;
  8. Ensuring receipt and proper dispatch of mails: and
  9. Digitizing Agency documents for circulation and archiving.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science and Records Management, Records and Information Management, Library and Information Sciences, Business Information Technology, Information Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
  2. Proficiency in computer applications;

Partnership & Resource Mobilization Officer Job Grade CRV 8 Ref: CRVWWDA/PRMO/18/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job purpose

The resource mobilization officers are responsible for conceptualizing and developing new programs to deepen partner relationships and also provide advice on all policies and strategies relating to Partnership development and resource mobilization in order to help the Agency realize its mandate. The job is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer

  1. Job specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail assisting in;

  1. Implementing policies, frameworks, strategies and plans on partnership and resource mobilization;
  2. Drafting of proposals for partnership and resource mobilization;
  3. Participating in negotiations, development and review of institutional agreements in accordance with the Agency policies;
  4. Maintaining comprehensive database of partners, agreements, MoUs for funding in the Agency;
  5. Maintaining local, regional and global strategic alliances and institutional linkages;
  6. Participating in identification of potential sources of funding from development partners, government, corporate, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and trusts;
  7. Participating in mobilization of resources from the government, private sector, development partners and other sources;
  8. Generating of requisite reports.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Finance, Economics, International Development Studies, Business Administration, Business Management, International Relations management, Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  2. Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
  3. Proficiency in Computer applications.

Principal Partnership and Resource Mobilization Officer Job Grade CRV 5 Ref: CRVWWDA/PPRM0/19/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The resource mobilization officers are responsible for conceptualizing and developing new programs to deepen partner relationships and also provide advice on all policies and strategies relating to Partnership development and resource mobilization in order to help the Agency realize its mandate. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer

  1. Job Specifications
  1. Implementing policies, frameworks, strategies and plans on partnership and resource mobilization;
  2. Reviewing proposals for resource mobilization;
  3. Facilitating negotiations, development and review of institutional agreements in accordance with the Agency policies;
  4. Ensuring maintenance of comprehensive database of partners, agreements, MoUs for funding in the Agency;
  5. Maintaining local, regional and global strategic alliances and institutional linkages;
  6. Liaising with other internal departments to align partnerships with the mandate of the Agency;
  7. Identifying potential sources of funding from development partners, government, corporate, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and trusts.
  8. Participating in mobilization of resources from the government, private sector, development partners and other sources;
  9. Identifying strategic projects/programs to development partners funding programs;
  10. Guiding and ensuring adherence to terms and conditions set in partnership agreements;
  11. Reporting on disbursement and absorption/utilization of partner funds; and
  12. Generating of requisite reports.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  1. Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Partnership and Resource Mobilization Officer or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Finance, Economics, International Development Studies, Business Administration, Business management, International Relations management, Marketing, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
  3. Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
  4. Certified qualification in relevant field from a recognized Institution where applicable;
  5. Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
  6. Proficiency in Computer applications.

Senior Legal Officer Job Grade CRV 6 Ref: CRVWWDA/SLO/20/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The Legal officers are responsible for providing secretariat services to the Board and the overall coordination and management of the legal function at the Agency. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior manager.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Preparing legal opinions;
  2. Providing and interpreting legal information;
  3. Conducting training and disseminating appropriate legal information to staff;
  4. Reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements internal policies and ensuring that they are in compliance with statutory or legal requirements;
  5. Monitoring and reporting non-compliance issues; handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries;
  6. Participating in policy development and advising on legal policy issues;
  7. Coordinating stakeholders’ consultations;
  8. Ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance;
  9. Implementing strategic plans and objectives in respect to the legal function;
  10. Providing legal risk reviews and providing legal advice;
  11. Reviewing ongoing cases and advising management accordingly;
  12. Handling litigation, legal disputes and inquiries; and
  13. Establishing an alternative dispute resolution program and building capacity in this area.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Legal Officer I or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized Institution;
  3. Post graduate Diploma in Law(Advocates Training Programme)from the Kenya School of Law;
  4. Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
  5. Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; and
  6. Proficiency in computer applications.

Senior Internal Auditor. Job Grade CRV 6 Ref: CRVWWDA/SIO/21/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The Internal Audit Cadre will provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls to ensure CRV complies with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Developing and implementing audit policies, strategies, standards and guidelines;
  2. Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan;
  3. Ensuring compliance of accountable records and documents and preparing audit papers;
  4. Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements;
  5. Evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits;
  6. Conducting information systems audit engagements including testing and evaluation of programs, quality assurance, and reporting of audit results;
  7. Preparing reports and analyses that communicate audit results for the relevant business conditions and risks control;
  8. Participating in evaluation of internal audit control systems;
  9. Implementing new technologies and business applications; and
  10. Investigating reported and suspected cases of fraud.
  1. Persons Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Internal Auditor I or in a comparable position;
  2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  3. Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent; and
  4. Proficiency in computer applications.

Partnership & Corporate Planning Officer Job Grade CRV8 Ref: CRVWWDA/PCPO/22/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The job is responsible for spearheading the Agency policy and strategy formulation and execution, planning and performance management, monitoring and evaluation, projects management, and budget forecasting for realization of Agency vision. This is the entry and training grade for planning officers. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

  1. Job Specifications
  1. Implementing Agency strategy and planning policies, procedures, systems, standards and guidelines;
  2. Participating in the preparation of enterprise production cost structure guidelines for budget preparation;
  3. Implementing the Agency’s Strategic Plan;
  4. Implementing strategies on improvement of performance;
  5. Collecting data on Agency programmes, activities and projects;
  6. Participating in the monitoring and evaluation of performance; and
  7. Compiling supporting documents for performance reporting.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Statistics, Business, Quality Assurance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
  2. Proficiency in computer applications.

Supply Chain Management Assistant 1Job Grade CRV 7 Ref: CRVWWDA /SCMA /23/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to facilitate the procurement of goods, works and services, inventory management and disposal in accordance with the Public Procurement Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015, Public Procurement Regulations Disposal Act of 2020 (PPRDA).The job holder will be answerable to senior officers in the division.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Participating in conducting periodic stock take;
  2. Conducting stock take and generating reports;
  3. Reconciling of stores, contracts and payment documents;
  4. Identifying unserviceable and obsolete assets;
  5. Maintaining inventory levels through stock control;
  6. Preparing local purchase and supply orders;
  7. Participating in receiving and inspection of goods;
  8. Ensuring security and safety of stores and equipment; and
  9. Processing payments as per the contract terms.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Supply Chain Management Assistant II or in a comparable position;
  2. Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  3. Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) and in good standing;
  4. Proficiency in computer applications.

Supply Chain Management Officer II Job Grade CRV 8 Ref: CRVWWDA /SCMO /24

/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to facilitate the procurement of goods, works and services, inventory management and disposal in accordance with the Public Procurement Asset Disposal Act (PPADA), 2015, Public Procurement Regulations Disposal Act of 2020 (PPRDA).The job holder will be answerable to senior officers in the division.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Undertaking market research, surveys and analyses;
  2. Implementing procurement plans and processing purchase requisitions;
  3. Participating in sourcing, supplier evaluation/rating, inviting offers, negotiations and contracting;
  4. Drafting of procurement and disposal plans and budgets;
  5. Drafting bid awards and tender advertisement notices;
  6. Drafting letters of notification after the tender evaluation;
  7. Preparing minutes for tender opening exercise and submit to tender evaluation committee;
  8. Identifying demand, planning and procurement of the items required by the user directorates and divisions;
  9. Conducting inspection and verification of the items received by the relevant committee;
  10. Verifying payment documents for goods, works and services delivered/rendered to the Agency by suppliers and other service providers;
  11. Updating contract details in government portals and Agency websites.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  1. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines; Supply Chain Management, Commerce (Supplies Management option), Procurement and logistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  2. Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) and in good standing; and
  3. Proficiency in computer applications.

Information Communication Technology Assistant II Job Grade CRV 8 Ref: CRVWWDA /ICTA/25/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to ensure that the Agency leverages on Information Technology to deliver its mandate. The job holder will be answerable to senior officers in the division.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:-

  1. Analysing, designing and testing ICT applications;
  2. Providing user support;
  3. Preparing training materials on how to operate ICT system and infrastructure;
  4. Training users on ICT system and infrastructure;
  5. Repairing and maintaining ICT system and infrastructure;
  6. Monitoring performance of ICT equipment; and
  7. Reporting any faults for further action.
  1. Person specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  1. Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ work experience in the grade of ICT Assistant III or in a comparable position;
  2. Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, ICT, IT, ICT Systems Support, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering & Maintenance, Computer Networking, Software Development, Business Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Driver III Job Grade CRV 11-Ref: CRVWWDA / D/ 26/2024/25 (4 Posts)

  1. Job Purpose

The primary purpose of a driver is to safely and efficiently transport Agency staff or goods and or water trucking from one location to another.

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Driving vehicles as authorized;
  2. Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles assigned to;
  3. Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
  4. Maintaining a proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle;
  5. Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road;
  6. Adhering to or observing of traffic laws;
  7. Reporting any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur;
  8. Detect common mechanical faults.
  1. Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

  1. At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
  2. Valid driving license category C and D free from any current endorsements;
  3. Occupational Trade Test III Certificate;
  4. First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized Institution; and
  5. Proficiency in computer applications.

Driver I Job Grade 9 Ref: CRVWWDA /DI/27/2024/25 (1Post)

  1. Job Purpose

The primary purpose of a driver is to safely and efficiently transport Agency staff or goods and or water trucking from one location to another

  1. Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

  1. Driving vehicles as authorized;
  2. Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
  3. Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
  4. Recognizing and reporting mechanical defaults of the vehicles;
  5. Carrying out minor mechanical adjustments;
  6. Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles;
  7. Preparing and submitting reports on transport;
  8. Ensuring security and safety of passengers and vehicle on and off the road;
  9. Ensuring proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle;
  10. Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
  11. Ensuring reporting of any incidents to police and/or the office immediately they occur.
  1. Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  1. Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ work experience three (3) years should have been in the grade of Driver II or in a comparable position;
  2. Minimum KCSE D+ (Plus) or its equivalent
  3. Occupational Trade Test I Certificate;
  4. Valid driving license category C and D free from any current endorsements;
  5. A defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association of Kenya (AA) or its equivalent qualification from any other recognized Institution;
  6. A First Aid Certificate Course from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized Institution not more than one (1) year old; and
  7. Proficiency in computer applications.

How to Apply

If your background, experience, and competencies match the above specifications, please send your applications (only hard copy) in a clearly marked envelope indicating the Job Reference Number to the Chief Executive Officer, through the address shown herein below to reach him on or before 29th May, 2025.

The Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons including youth, women, and persons living with disability and persons from minority groups to apply.

The Chief Executive Officer,

Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency,

Maji Plaza Prison Road, Off Nakuru Eldama Ravine Highway,

P. O. Box 2451,

NAKURU

Note

Applicants for the Position of General Manager Infrastructure Development and Management Job Grade CRV 2 – Job Ref. CRVWWDA/GMIDM/1/2024/25 are advised to address their applications to;

The Chairman,

Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency,

Maji Plaza Prison Road, Off Nakuru Eldama Ravine Highway,

P. O. Box 2451,

NAKURU

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