Vacancy title:
Assistant Director, PlanningADP) - GRADE NIA 4

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Business Operations, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

Oversee Planning and Resource Mobilisation functions within the Division.

Key Duties:

Coordinate preparation of annual work plans and performance reviews; Undertake socio-economic research; Monitor and evaluate performance contracts; Support attraction of private sector investment; Prepare reports for stakeholders and National Treasury.

Person Specifications:

Masters and Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Civil/Agricultural Engineering, Development Finance, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation; Minimum 8 years' experience, served as Principal Planning Officer in NIA Grade 5 for at least three years or comparable; Senior Management Course (minimum 4 weeks); Core Competencies: Analytical ability, interpersonal skills, time management, etc.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Submit online only via: https://delpo.co.ke/vacancies/

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (For all applicants):

Comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit:

• 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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