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Vacancy title:
Principal Research Officer (PRO)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist]
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:
Job Purpose
Coordinate collaborative research programmes and provide technical mentorship.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Review research protocols and supervise field data collection and analysis.
- Prepare scientific reports and manuscripts for publication.
- Disseminate irrigation innovations and technologies to stakeholders.
- Build partnerships with professional bodies and research institutions.
- Monitor divisional work plans, budgets, and performance
Person Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degrees in Agriculture, Civil/Agricultural/Water Engineering, Lab Technology, Environmental Science.
- Relevant professional registration.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience, and served at the level of Senior Research Officer in NIA
- Grade 6 for at least 3 years or in a comparable position in the Public Service.
- Supervisory Course (minimum 2 weeks).
- Core Competencies: Technical leadership, communication, mentorship, and analytical skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor 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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