Vacancy title:
Pollution Control Officer I

[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:
Nairobi | kenya

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

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JOB DETAILS:

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

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of Principal Pollution Control officer.

Pollution Control Function

The cadre is responsible for the undertaking of surface and ground water pollution assessment and monitoring through field and bench laboratory analyses; and advise accordingly on the integrated measures to protect water resources from point (site – specific like factories) and non-point (non - site – specific like informal settlements) sources of pollution.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Classifying biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants;
• Geo-referencing point and non-point sources of pollution;
• Mapping and overlaying on the existing surface and ground water bodies;
• Assessing the pollution impact to the water resources;
• Establishing and developing criteria for ranking the point and non-point sources of pollution;
• Assessing and discussing with the waste generators on waste generation pathways;
• Initiating waste management compliance plans; and
• Advising the waste generators on smart waste management practices to control pollution.

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

Experience needed

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Pollution Control Officer II;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry 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 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

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