Vacancy title:
Technologist I, Kewi Grade 7

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

Jobs at:
Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, December 15 2025

Duty Station:
KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C | Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Prior to 1974, the Ministry of Water and Irrigation was a department in the Ministry of Agriculture. After this year, the Ministry was constituted and remained thus till 1992 when it Was merged with other departments to form the Ministry of Land Reclamation and Regional Development. After 1998, the Ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Water Resources.

Job Description

The Technologist, KEWI 7 reports to the Senior Technologist KEWI 6.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Technologist II or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in Water / Irrigation Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution.
• Certificate in Training of Trainers (TOT) course or its equivalent lasting not less than six (6) months from a recognised Institution (holders of Certificate in Education are exempted);
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown Merit and ability reflected in work performance and results.

KEWI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women, Persons living with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Interested and suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the positions should submit hard copies of their application(s) with detailed CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 15th December 2025

Applications for KW 2 to KW 4 positions should be addressed to:

The Chairperson

Kenya Water Institute Governing Council

P.O Box 60013-00200

Nairobi

Applications for KW 5 to KW 10 positions should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Kenya Water Institute

P.O Box 60013-00200

Nairobi

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage:

• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
• Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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