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Ongoing Recruitment at National Irrigation Authority (NIA)

National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
10+ Years
Nairobi, Kenya
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Company Details
Name:National Irrigation Authority (NIA)
Industry: Government Administration
Website: https://www.irrigationauthority.go.ke/
Description: The National Irrigation Authority (NIA), formerly known as the National Irrigation Board (NIB), was established, and incorporated as a state corporation in 1966, vide Irrigation Act, Cap 347 of the Laws of Kenya. This Act was reviewed and replaced with the Irrigation Act No 14 of 2019 which transitioned NIB to NIA. The Authority’s main objective as provided in the Act is to provide for the development, management and regulation of irrigation, to support sustainable food security and socioeconomic development in Kenya, and for connected purposes. Irrigation is anchored on the Kenya Vision 2030, MTP IV, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Constitution of Kenya, and other legal and policy documents and further cascaded in the Authority’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The 2023-2027 Strategic Plan guides the Authority’s activities in steering Kenya towards a food-secure and prosperous nation through the development, coordination and management of sustainable irrigation services for socio-economic development in Kenya. The Plan’s key result areas include; Sustainable Irrigation Management, Irrigation Research and Innovation, Sustainable Irrigation Development, Sustainable Water for Irrigation and Governance and Service Delivery.
Job Description

National Irrigation Authority (NIA) – Ongoing Recruitment
Category: Government / Public Sector
Posted: 27th January 2026
Deadline: 10th February 2026

Open Positions

  1. Director, Irrigation Development (DID)

  2. Director, Irrigation Management (DIM)

  3. Director, Strategy & Planning (DSP)

  4. Director, Human Resource & Administration (DHRA)

  5. Deputy Director, Research & Innovation (DDRI)

  6. Deputy Director, Planning & Resource Mobilisation (DDRM)

  7. Assistant Director, Planning (ADP)

  8. Assistant Director, Legal (ADL)

  9. Principal Research Officer (PRO)

Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Applicants should:
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Irrigation & Water Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Economics, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Law, Research, or a related field.
• Possess a Master’s degree for Director and Deputy Director roles (mandatory).
• Be registered with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
• Have extensive and relevant experience in irrigation development, water management, planning, research, legal services, or public sector administration.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, and management skills.
• Possess excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Exhibit high standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in line with public service values.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with detailed CVs and copies of relevant certificates, clearly indicating the position applied for, in accordance with National Irrigation Authority (NIA) application guidelines.

Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Degree
Employment Type: Full Time

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