Vacancy title:
Principal Water Resources Officer (Capacity Building)

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

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

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

The principal Water resources officer shall be answerable to the Assistant Director, Water Resources Officer Capacity Building.

Capacity Building Function

The cadre is responsible for implementation of regulations, development and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures. This will be undertaken through integrated capacity building for equitable and sustainable allocation of water resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tracking the implementation of regulations, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Identifying areas that requires capacity building;
• Documenting the nature of non-compliance;
• Receiving and documenting the complaints;
• Updating and maintaining the complaints register.
• Undertaking measures for sustainable conservation, protection and use of water resources;
• Domesticating best global practices that takes into account emerging environmental challenges of concern;
• Preparing and undertaking the capacity building programmes;

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum of nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Senior Water Resources Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a professional body, where applicable and in good standing; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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

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)

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