Geologists

The Water Resources Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, established as a corporate body under Section 11 of the Water Act (2016). WRA is designated under the Act as an agent of the National Government responsible for regulating the management and use of water resources.

The Management of the Authority wishes to identify and recruit capable officers in the underlisted positions.

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

V/NO.10/2026 – GEOLOGIST II

WRA GRADE 8 – FIFTEEN (15) POSITIONS

Responsibilities

Geology Function

The cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of groundwater monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydro-geological stations; collecting groundwater data, analyzing and preparing hydro-geological reports.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Compiling data, cleaning, analysing for preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding groundwater work;
• Assessing groundwater monitoring stations, identifying and recommending rehabilitation requirements;
• Undertaking spatial analysis of groundwater resources and preparing reports;
• Evaluating hydrogeological reports for permit applications;
• Identifying and mapping ground water resources; and
• Storing ground water data and information in the database.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.