Ministry of Water and Irrigation – Open Recruitments

Location: Kenya
Category: Government / Public Service
Employment Type: Full-Time
Posted: 25th November 2025
Deadline: 15th December 2025

Open Positions

1. Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration, Grade Kewi 2

2. Senior Principal Lecturer I (Campus Principal), Grade Kewi 3

3. Senior Principal Lecturer I – Water Engineering/Civil Engineering, Grade Kewi 3

4. Deputy Director Research and Partnership, Kewi Grade 3

5. Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Grade Kewi 3

6. Assistant Director, Business Development and Resource Mobilization, Grade Kewi 4

7. Senior Principal Lecturer II – Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Kewi Grade 4

8. Assistant Director, Administration, Kewi 4

9. Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, Kewi 4

10. Principal Lecturer, Water Engineering, Kewi Grade 5

11. Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Kewi Grade 6

12. Senior Instructor, Kewi Grade 6

13. Senior Information Technologist, Kewi 6

14. Senior Librarian, Kewi Grade 6

15. Senior Hospitality Officer, Job Grade Kewi 6

16. Senior Technician, Plumbing, Grade Kewi 7

17. Lecturer I, Kewi Grade 7

18. Technologist I, Kewi Grade 7

19. Internal Auditor I, Kewi Grade 7

20. Registered Nurse I, Job Grade Kewi 7

21. Assistant Hospitality Officer II, Job Grade Kewi 8

22. Housekeeper II, Job Grade Kewi 9

23. Cook I, Job Grade Kewi 10

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should:

• Hold a relevant diploma, degree, or professional qualification depending on the role

• Have relevant experience in water management, engineering, human resource management, administration, teaching, or technical support depending on the position

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Be proficient in computer applications and office systems

• Show professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service

• Be willing to work in the assigned locations and travel if required

Method of Application

Interested and suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the positions should submit hard copies of their application(s) with detailed CV, copies of Academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card to KEWI Headquarters located along Ole Shapara Avenue South C, Nairobi by 15th December 2025

Applications for KW 2 to KW 4 positions should be addressed to:

• The Chairperson
• Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
• P.O Box 60013-00200
• Nairobi

Applications for KW 5 to KW 10 positions should be addressed to:

• The Chief Executive Officer
• Kenya Water Institute
• P.O Box 60013-00200
• Nairobi

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

The following clearances will be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

• Certificate of Good Conduct;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
• Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
• Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).  

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and detailed CVs.
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