Vacancy title:
Planning Officer II

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

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.

Job Summary

This is the entry and training grade for degree holders in this cadre. An officer in this level will work under guidance of a senior officer.

Planning function

This cadre is responsible for providing the enabling platform for formulation, coordination, implementation, management and reporting of strategy, planning, policy, performance management, risk management coordination, quality management and business process re-engineering.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinating collection of statistical data;
• Collating and analyzing of statistical data
• Coordinating development, implementation and review of the Authority’s strategic plan and service charter;
• Coordinating implementation of and reporting on the Authority’s performance contract;
• Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of the Authority’s projects, programmes and activities
• Conducting corporate research and economic analysis;
• Participating in feasibility studies and service delivery surveys;
• Providing input in the preparation of development plans; and
• Supporting Departments in undertaking crop mapping and developing suitability maps using GIS or any other emerging Technology.

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: - Economics, Business Management, Strategic Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Project planning and Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

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

Terms of Service and Remuneration

Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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 1 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

Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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.

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