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

An officer at this level is answerable to the Principal Hydrologist.

Hydrology Function

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

• Undertaking data compilation, cleaning, analysis and preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
• Designing and reviewing of hydrological monitoring networks;
• Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation;
• Undertaking hydrological modelling, scenario analysis and reporting;
• Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) geo-databases, maps and reports;
• Preparing hydrological reports on water availability and extreme events such as floods and low flows;
• Updating rating equations for river monitoring stations;
• Evaluating and review of hydrological reports for permit applications; and
• Collating and compiling spatial and temporal data from the field and secondary sources for flood vulnerability mapping, hydrological modelling and preparation of seasonal outlooks and flood advisories.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have a: -

• Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Hydrologist I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a professional body, where applicable 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.

• Undertaking data compilation, cleaning, analysis and preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;
• Designing and reviewing of hydrological monitoring networks;
• Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation;
• Undertaking hydrological modelling, scenario analysis and reporting;
• Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and creating Geographic Information System (GIS) geo-databases, maps and reports;
• Preparing hydrological reports on water availability and extreme events such as floods and low flows;
• Updating rating equations for river monitoring stations;
• Evaluating and review of hydrological reports for permit applications; and
• Collating and compiling spatial and temporal data from the field and secondary sources for flood vulnerability mapping, hydrological modelling and preparation of seasonal outlooks and flood advisories.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a professional body, where applicable in good standing;