Infrastructure Specialist at Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

Position Title: Infrastructure Specialist
Duty Station: PCMU Eldoret
Reporting to: National Programme Coordinator
1. Job Purpose
The Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of all infrastructure related activities under sub-components 1.2 and 2.2.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Planning and Design of Sustainable Infrastructure
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of sub-catchment management
plans (SCMPs) by the WRUAs in collaboration with the Water Resource
Management Authority (WRMA) and Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) and other
relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of the work plans and budgets, and progress reports
for the relevant sub-component/ activities.
B. Infrastructure Implementation, Operation and Maintenance and Quality Assurance
• Monitor the implementation of SCMPs and facilitate joint action by the relevant
implementing parties when such plans cut across sub-counties and counties.
• Coordinate the implementation of water and irrigation related interventions.
• In collaboration with the Agronomist, Livestock Specialist and Agribusiness
Development Specialist, coordinate the implementation of market and road
infrastructure and related interventions.
• Ensure compliance with high professional and technical standards by implementers
in the design and implementation of water and market infrastructure development
activities.
• Facilitate sensitization and training of communities with respect to their roles and
responsibilities as regards operations and management of the developed
infrastructures under the present and planned legislative framework
• Support implementing County Departmental Heads and other technical personnel,
to determine practical interventions for protection and optimal use of the
developed infrastructure.
C. Environmental and Social Safeguards Compliance
• Coordinate, with relevant parties such as KFS and KWS, the preparation and
implementation of remedial actions for environmental hotspots that impact on
point sources of water.
• Coordinate the assessment of water resources in the sub-basins, and the
development of the water resources management plan for each sub-basin.
D. Other Duties
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the NPC.
3. Academic Qualifications
• Have of a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil
Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Mandatory and valid registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a
Professional Engineer.
4. Applicable Professional Experience
• Have experience in planning, design and implementation of infrastructure schemes
especially related to water, energy, and markets.
• Proven experience in donor-funded projects and public procurement processes.
5. Competencies and Skills
• Familiarity with environmental safeguards and climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and MS Office

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5. Apply for the position(s) of interest as advertised.
6. Frequently check on the status of your application and wait for shortlisting to be done.

Note: Manual/paper applications will not be accepted.

Documents Required (for shortlisted candidates)

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of National ID, academic and professional certificates
• Supporting documents and testimonials
• Letter of recommendation from the current or recent Supervisor (Optional)

Successful candidates will also be required to submit documents in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution (2010).

Important Notes

• All appointments are on performance-based contract terms and are subject to an IFAD No Objection.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is an equal opportunity employer.
• Applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.