National
Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation (NWCPC) is a State
Corporation established under the State Corporations Act Chapter 446 of
the Laws of Kenya vide Legal Notice 270 of 24th June, 1988.
The
Corporation is under the Ministry of Water & Irrigation and home to
exciting, inspirational and innovative professionals within the Water
Sector in Kenya.
The
Corporation recognizes the key role played by its human resource in the
execution of its mandate and achievement of set goals and objectives in
the development of water infrastructure in the country.
The
Corporation offers exciting and challenging career opportunities with
attractive and competitive remuneration package to its highly qualified
and professional staff.
In
the endeavor to execute its mandate, the Corporation is seeking to
recruit a suitable, self-driven, result oriented and qualified
individual of high integrity to fill in the following position:
Job Title: Chief Engineer – Planning & Design
Grade / Scale: NWC 10
Vacancy No.: NWCPC/2015-2016/03
Positions Vacant: 1
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a Recognized University
- Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
- 6 years relevant working experience
- Demonstrated experience in use of Engineering Software
- Experience in design of large dams
- Experience in Contract Management is desirable
- Possession
of a Masters degree in a related field from a recognized University and
attendance of a senior management course lasting not less than four (4)
weeks will be an added advantage - Computer proficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overall
responsibility for projects including planning, design construction of
water conservations structures or in any other relevant engineering
projects; - Ensuring
that clear policies and criteria are laid down for identification of
projects, feasibility studies, setting of standards selection of
consultants and contractors; - Supervision of technical staff and making recommendation for recruitment and promotions as necessary;
- Plan
long and short-term programmes on water conservation and other
hydraulic structures including feasibility studies as well as setting
performance targets for the Division; - Set
standards for selection of consultants and contractors to undertake the
projects in line with the Government procurement policy; - Prepare annual budgets and long term investment plans;
- Give recommendation for recruitment, deployment and promotions;
- Undertake supervision, training and development of the technical staff – professionals, technicians and artisans.
The position is on permanent and pensionable terms.
Additional Requirements
All the interested applicants must meet the requirements of Leadership
and Integrity as set out in Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010 and
should have the following:
- Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
How to Apply
If
you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements for any of
the above positions, please send your applications attaching a detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of certified academic/professional
certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three (3No.)
referees stating your day telephone and e-mail contacts to the following
address on or before Friday 11th September, 2015.
The Managing Director
National Water Conservation & Pipeline Corporation
Dunga Road, Industrial Area
P. O. Box 30173 – 00100
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
National Water Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.
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