Engineer II – Irrigation, at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with a focus on water resources and irrigation;
• Registration by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK);
• Certificate in computer application skills, specifically, knowledge in AutoCAD 2. CIVIL3D, QGIS/ArcMap 4. Spreadsheet -MS Office,  Use of RTK in survey or any other geomapping software.
• Familiarity with soil science, hydrology, and water management principles;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills; and Ability to work independently and as part of a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Engineer [2] – Irrigation shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;
• Undertaking preliminary investigations and feasibility studies for irrigation scheme development;
• Collecting and compiling data for irrigation scheme planning;
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for irrigation projects;
• Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards;
• Mobilizing farmers for participatory irrigation development;
• Identifying irrigation schemes for development;
• Setting up of demonstration plots;
• Implementing irrigation action plans;
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in irrigation technology; and
• Any other duty assigned.