Deputy Director, Water and Sanitation Services at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- Assist in identifying and exploiting local untapped mechanisms in addressing water issues and interventions in the county; perform hydraulic modelling , pipelines and other infrastructure designs including surface water intakes, borehole prime movers and storage facilities in the county; assist in development of water financing mechanism, infrastructure and partnership relationships in the county; assist in coordinating of implementation and management of water and sanitation works in the county; formulating of water control guidelines in accordance with the water Act and other existing statutory documents on water matters; collaborate and work closely with different stakeholders and partners like WASREB, WRA, WSTF NEMA among others to develop water infrastructure; assist to undertake feasibility studies, prepare designs, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water and sanitation works and programs; help in research data collection, GIS and making water related decisions through wide sector consultation; support the department in other management tasks related to climate change, environment and Natural resources as directed by County Executive Committee Member, Chief Officer or Director and representation of the department in water forums

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than six (6) years in the professional field, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Bachelors of Science degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Earth Science, Environment Science or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate experience in implementation of water and sanitation projects
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030, County Integrated Development Plan and County Strategic Plan;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage)