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Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, Planning (ADP)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products]
Jobs at:
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, February 10 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The National Irrigation Authority (NIA), formerly known as the National Irrigation Board (NIB), was established, and incorporated as a state corporation in 1966, vide Irrigation Act, Cap 347 of the Laws of Kenya. This Act was reviewed and replaced with the Irrigation Act No 14 of 2019 which transitioned NIB to NIA. The Authority’s main objective as prov...
Job Purpose:
Oversee Planning and Resource Mobilisation functions within the Division.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate preparation of annual work plans and programme performance reviews.
- Undertake socio-economic research to inform irrigation policy and investment priorities.
- Monitor and evaluate corporate and departmental performance contracts.
- Support the identification and attraction of private sector investment.
- Prepare reports for stakeholders and the National Treasury.
Person Specifications:
- Masters and Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics,Agricultural Economics,Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Development Finance, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience, and served at the level of Principal Planning Officer in NIA
- Grade 5 for at least three years or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
- Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks).
- Core Competencies: Analytical ability, interpersonal skills, time management, and project management.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
- Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
- HELB Clearance Certificate
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
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