Job Vacancy: Chief
Planning, Research and Development Officer
Vacancies: 1 Position
Scale 4
Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in November 2003, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.
The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide.
It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.
The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self driven individuals;
The Position
The Research and Development Function entails:
Vacancies: 1 Position
Scale 4
Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in November 2003, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.
The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation.
It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide.
It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.
The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self driven individuals;
The Position
The Research and Development Function entails:
- identification of new areas for research and functional improvement;
- liaising with stakeholders and donors for research funding;
- undertaking research on identified aspects;
- documentation and dissemination of findings;
- recommending appropriate measures on findings;
- Initiating implementation of identified solutions to the research findings; and
- evaluation of catchment plans & proposals identified for research.
The
Planning Function entails policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation;
project planning, implementation and management; and initiating Performance
Contracting strategies and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Identification of new areas for research and functional improvement; liaising with stakeholders and donors for research funding; undertaking research on identified aspects; documentation and dissemination of findings; recommending appropriate measures on findings; Initiating implementation of identified solutions to the research findings; and evaluation of catchment plans identified for research.
The Planning Function entails policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation; project planning, implementation and management; and initiating Performance Contracting strategies and objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
Key Responsibilities
Identification of new areas for research and functional improvement; liaising with stakeholders and donors for research funding; undertaking research on identified aspects; documentation and dissemination of findings; recommending appropriate measures on findings; Initiating implementation of identified solutions to the research findings; and evaluation of catchment plans identified for research.
The Planning Function entails policy formulation, monitoring and evaluation; project planning, implementation and management; and initiating Performance Contracting strategies and objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related field with a minimum of 4 yrs experience in a similar role and a Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines.
- Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results,
- Demonstrated ability in production of implementable research proposals
- Relevant practical experience in a large organization.
Interested
candidates should apply stating their overall suitability for the position
together with a detailed CV that clearly addresses the ability to perform the
key responsibilities to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Management Authority
P.O. Box 45250-00100, Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Submission of these applications close on Thursday November 17, 2011
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click Here to Download the Application Form
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Management Authority
P.O. Box 45250-00100, Nairobi
Or E-mail: recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Submission of these applications close on Thursday November 17, 2011
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click Here to Download the Application Form