Vacancy title:
Hydrologist II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Water Resources Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 1 2026

Duty Station:
NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road | Nairobi | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Water Resources Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, established as a corporate body under Section 11 of the Water Act (2016). WRA is designated under the Act as an agent of the National Government responsible for regulating the management and use of water resources. The Management of the Authority wishes to identify and recruit capable officers in the underlisted position.

Responsibilities or duties

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 cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of surface water monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydrological stations; collecting surface water data, analyzing and preparing hydrological reports.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Compiling data, cleaning, analysing for preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
• Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation under the supervision of a senior officer;
• Assessing hydrometric stations and recommending rehabilitation requirements;
• Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and preparing reports;
• Compiling and preparing the data for development of rating equations for river monitoring stations;
• Evaluation of hydrological reports for permit applications; and
• Performing hydrological computations, data cleaning, analyses and report writing.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The Authority shall require successful candidates offered employment to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting valid clearance certificates from the relevant institutions as listed below:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

WRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications without relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Candidates who meet the requirements for each of the positions should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before 1st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in NHIF Building, 9th floor, Records Office. Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

Applications should be addressed to

The Chief Executive Officer

Water Resources Authority

NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road

P. O. Box 45250-00100,

NAIROBI

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