Vacancy title:
Water Resources Officer I (Standards and Regulation)

[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:
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.

Responsibilities or duties

An officer at this level is answerable to the Principal Water Resources Standards and Regulation.

Standards and Regulation Function

The cadre is responsible for implementation of regulations, development and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Compiling and documenting the existing relevant Standards and Regulations;
• Isolating and allocating the Standards and Regulations to the applicable thematic areas;
• Tracking the extent of application of the Standards and Regulation;
• Ranking based on the developed criteria the extent of compliance to the Standards and Regulations;
• Preparing reports on implementation of Standards and Regulations; and
• Evaluating the implementation status of Standards and Regulations.

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

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflect in work performance and results.

Experience needed

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Water Resources Officer II;

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

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 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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