Job Title: Internal Auditor
Scale: KW 6
Department: Directorate
Reporting to: Senior Internal Auditor
Qualifications
Must have;
Bachelor’s degree in commerce - Accounting option.
CPA(II) or its equivalent
Experience:Two years experience in a busy audit department.
Main Tasks
The officer will assist and be answerable to the Senior Internal Auditor in performing the following tasks;
Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the institute’s financial, operating and internal control systems.
Undertake spot checks and special investigations
Ensure the established systems and procedures are followed in accordance to Institute’s policies.
Be involved in the preparation of timely financial audit reports
Make recommendations on cost effective controls Knowledge and skills
Computer literate and able to handle relevant computer packages
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work independently
Job Title: Principal Water Research Officer
Scale: KW 3
Department: Irrigation and Drainage
Reporting to: Deputy Director Research, Consultancy & Outreach Services
Qualifications
Masters of Science degree in any of the following areas : Irrigation and Drainage, Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Statistics or related field from a recognized university;
A Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized University in any of the above mentioned disciplines
Strategic leadership certificate
Experience
At least five (5) years experience as a Senior Research Officer carrying out research in a water related field.
Knowledge and skills
Merit and professional competence to undertake design and executing research projects in irrigation and drainage.
Ability to present research findings in national and international research conference and symposia.
Ability to manage human resources
Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate research activities.
Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze statistical information for policy oriented research.
In-depth knowledge of the water sector
Ability to co-ordinate project teams
Ability to handle multiple assignment and projects
Marketing and customer liaison skills.
Main tasks
Ensuring that targeted and policy oriented studies are carried out within the institutes financial resources
Supervising and coordinating consultancy jobs that the Institute may be performing.
Liaising with other institutions and ensuring acceptance and implementation of Institute’s policy guidelines on research.
Developing policy papers leading to deliberations by the institute and recommendations for actions by the water researchers
Data collection, analysis and archiving on irrigation and drainage
Prepare work plans and annual budget for the department
Job Title: Senior Research Officer
Scale: KW 4
Department: Water Supply and sanitation
Reporting to: Head of Department Water Supply and sanitation
Qualifications
Masters of Science degree in any of the following areas: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Science , Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Meteorology, Statistics or related field from a recognized university;
A Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Civil/Water Engineering , Physical science, Chemistry, Biology
A post-graduate diploma in operational hydrology or Hydrogeology.
Certificate in senior management course lasting not less than one month
Experience
At least three (3) years as Water Research Officer carrying out research activities in his/her own discipline
Knowledge and skills
Able to initiate and carry out research
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific forum
Write viable research proposals
Computer literacy
Main Tasks
Initiating, planning, ensuring implementation and evaluation of water research projects in his/her field of specialization in both public and private sector.
Organizing seminars, workshops, science parks, filed days, symposia for dissemination of research findings
Designing methodologies of conducting targeted and policy oriented special studies to generate data for planning and management of programs within the water sector
Ensuring protection of research findings (Copy Right and Patent Law implementation)
Compiling technical information and developing software for water research coordination and data processing
Job Title: Research Officer
Scale: KW 5
Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management
Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management
Qualifications
A bachelor of science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines
Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Statistics, Hydrogeology, or Geophysics
Plus at least a post- graduate diploma in hydrology or hydrogeology disciplines
Experience
At least two (2) years carrying out groundwater survey in the field.
Knowledge and skills
Able to initiate and carry out groundwater survey in the field.
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector.
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific
Write viable research proposals
A breast with latest developments in his/her field of specialization
Computer literate
Experience in Management of consultancy and outreach
Main Tasks
Initiating, planning, and ensuring implementation and evaluation of groundwater survey projects in both public and private sector.
Monitor and evaluate research projects funded by the Institute, donors and private firms
Upgrading of information on water research priorities in his/her field of specialization
Compiling technical information and developing Software for water research coordination and data processing
Manage consultancy and outreach
Job Title: Research Officer
Scale: KW 5
Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management
Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management
Qualifications
A bachelor of science Degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines
Hydrology, Meteorology, Geology, Environmental Science and Civil Engineering
Experience
At least two (2) years carrying out research activities in his/her discipline
Knowledge and skills
Able to initiate and carry out research
Interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the water sector.
Ability to write research progress reports and present such reports in scientific
Write viable research proposals
A breast with latest developments in his/her field of specialization
Computer literate
Experience in Management of consultancy and outreach
Main Tasks
Initiating, planning, ensuring implementation and evaluation of water research projects in his/her field specialization in both public and private sector.
Monitor and evaluate research projects funded by the Institute, donors and private firms
Upgrading of information on water research priorities in his/her field of specialization
Compiling technical information and developing Software for water research coordination and data processing
Manage consultancy and outreach
Job Title: Research Assistant – Laboratory Technologist
Scale: KW 7
Department: Water Resources and Environmental Management
Reporting to: Head of Department Water Resources and Environmental Management
Qualifications
Ordinary Diploma in any of the following fields: Laboratory Technology or their equivalent.
Certificate in Computer applications
Experience
Three (3) years experience in a laboratory dealing with water analysis.
Knowledge and skills
Ability to use and maintain laboratory instruments
Ability to compile data and arrange it in the desired manner
Ability to work long hours
Co-ordination and evaluation of field measurements
Computer literate
Main Tasks
Conduct measurements in the field and laboratory
Operate and maintain various equipments
Collect, archive and retrieve data
Collecting , analyzing and computerizing data
Job Title: Store Clerk
Scale: KW 8
Department: Supplies’ and Chain Management
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C-(minus)
A Certificate (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
An Advanced Certificate (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Experience
Three (3) years working experience in the relevant field preferably in the public sector or a large private sector enterprise.
Main Tasks
The officer will be answerable to the Procurement officer for the following:-
Manage and be accountable for stocks authorized to stock.
Keep stores clean and well arranged for easy management of stock.
Observe re-order levels
Update ledger cards regularly.
Receive, account and issue goods.
Collect undelivered goods
Prepare local Purchase and service orders (LPO’s) and (LSO’s)
Dispatch the orders to the Suppliers.
Goods shall be transferred to the store.
Process invoices for payment of suppliers and
Preparation and maintenance of records under the supervision of a more experienced officer.
Job Title: Store Keeper
Scale: KW 7
Department: Supplies’ and Chain Management
Reporting to: Procurement Officer
Qualifications
Must have served in the grade of Supply Chain Management Assistant II(Senior Storekeeper) or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three(3) years;
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C
Advanced Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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