Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Kenya Water Institute jobs in Kenya

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 Eductaion (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.
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:-
  • Issuing and receiving and rationing of Stores
  • Maintain records of inventory of stocks, issued stocks and balances
  • Assisting in stock taking and reconciliation of stocks and prepare regular stock reports.
  • Preparation and maintenance of records
  • Effective storage, distribution and monitoring of stocks
  • Acknowledge deliveries, initiation of payment processes for supplies and equipment
  • Make recommendations for disposal of unserviceable and obsolete stores
  • Carry out any other function and duties as provided under the Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations/Manuals.
  • Ensure that all procurement procedures are properly documented and records and procurement and disposal files are maintained in secure locations
Job Title: Technical Instructors (Survey)

Grade: KW 7

Reporting to:Various Heads of relevant departments

Qualifications
  • Higher National Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized Institute in a relevant discipline
  • To advance to grade KW 7 (Technical Instructor I) the staff must have served for at least two years as Technical Instructor II Job Title: Lecturer II (Hydrology/Water Resources Management; Irrigation and Drainage(2); Electrical/Mechanical
Scale: KW 6

Reporting to:Various Heads of Relevant Departments

Qualifications

(a) Promotion

For promotion to the grade of Lecturer II an officer must have served satisfactorily in the grade of Lecturer III for a minimum period of three (3) years or served in an equivalent grade in a training environment.

(b) Direct Appointment
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant lecturing field in any of the following disciplines: Water / Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Irrigation Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry, Land Surveying and Social Science, Environmental Science, Education, from a recognized University.
Experience
  • This is also a direct entry grade in the Lecturer cadre.
  • For promotion to this grade an officer should have at least three (3) years experience as a lecturer III or equivalent grade in a training environment.
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II

Department: Water Resources and Environment

Reporting to: Heads of Department

Grade: KW 7

Qualifications
  • Diploma in Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines.
Experience
  • At least three (3) years in a Water Quality Laboratory.
Job Title: Administrative Officer

Department: Student Affairs

Reporting to: Registrar

Grade: KW 6

Qualification
  • A Higher National Diploma in any of the following Personnel Management/Human Resource / Archives Records /C.P.A. I /C.P.S.
Experience
  • Three years working experience in a relevant area.
Job Title: Information Technologist II

Department: Management & Information Technology

Reporting to: Head of Department

Grade: KW 7

Direct Entry

Higher National Diploma in Computer Science / ICT or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Knowledge and Skills
  • High level of Information Communication Technology skills.
  • Able to maintain, repair and handle both the hardware and software.
  • Interpersonal and Communication skills;
Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Chief Information Technologist in performing the following tasks:
  • Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programmes providing user support
  • Maintaining support systems and training of users
  • Repairing and maintaining of ICT equipment and associated peripherals
  • Receiving, installing and certifying of ICT equipment and configuring of new ICT equipment.
How to apply

All Applications should be sent to:

The Advertiser
P. O. Box 60013 - 00200
Nairobi

NB: Indicate the position (Job Title) applied for on the bottom-right side of the envelop

Applications to be submitted on or before 9th March 2012
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