Deputy Director Research and Partnership, Kewi Grade 3
2025-11-25T13:56:49+00:00
Ministry of Water and Irrigation
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FULL_TIME
KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Management, Science & Engineering, Research
2025-12-15T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Background
Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources.
Job Description
The Deputy Director, Research and Partnership, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Business Development KEWI 2.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
- Spearheading the development and review of research policies, strategies and programmes;
- Leading key projects in research and development to support the Institute's goals;
- Commissioning and manage external researchers and experts to carry out specific research studies;
- Developing framework for networking and linkages with research institutions and industry;
- Providing inter - disciplinary research training, coaching and mentoring;
- Coordinating peer review publications;
- Promoting the use of new technologies in research;
- Overseeing assessment of the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within the budget;
- Developing modalities for collaboration with external consultants and research institutions;
- Enhancing networking, collaboration and linkages with stakeholders; and
- Spearheading local and international partnerships to enrich research and innovation programmes.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Leadership skills
- Research methods
- Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
- Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Land Surveying and Social Science, Physical Sciences and Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Economics, Commerce, Education or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
- Certificate in Research Methods or its equivalent from a recognized institution for those without research-based degree
- Evidence of published research
- Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable
- A valid practicing certificate where applicable
- Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
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Vacancy title:
Deputy Director Research and Partnership, Kewi Grade 3
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Research]
Jobs at:
Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, December 15 2025
Duty Station:
KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C | Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources.
Job Description
The Deputy Director, Research and Partnership, KEWI 3 reports to the Senior Deputy Director, Research, Strategy and Business Development KEWI 2.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested and suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the positions should submit hard copies of their application(s) with detailed CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 15th December 2025
Applications for KW 2 to KW 4 positions should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
Applications for KW 5 to KW 10 positions should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage:
- Certificate of Good Conduct;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
- Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
- Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
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