Principal Engineers

REF: LVSWWDA/PE/2022/02

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

• Design water and sanitation projects;
• Administration and supervision of projects;
• Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
• Estimate costs for water and sanitation projects;
• Participate in preparation of tender documents;
• Participate in evaluation of tenders;
• Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
• Assist in compiling projects technical reports on design, implementation, and maintenance;
• Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
• Prepare technical reports, designs and estimates drawings;
• Develop resource mobilization and business proposal; and
• Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be; -

• At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.
• Masters degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelors degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional Development in a relevant field.
• Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Innovative skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates

Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews. Please note that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates. If you possess

or meet the above qualifications, please send; Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts

(Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone contacts).

In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

Note:

Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or before 18th October, 2022 5.00pm using the address below:

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325 - 40100,
KISUMU