Planning Officers

The Management of Water Resources Authority (WRA) is looking for an entry-level Planning Officer II in Kenya. This role supports the formulation, coordination, and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and performance management across the Authority. You will assist in collecting and analyzing data, monitoring projects, conducting research, and contributing to development planning. If you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, apply to join the team.

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.29/2026 – PLANNING OFFICER II – WRA GRADE 8 – TWO (2) POSITIONS

Planning function

This cadre is responsible for providing the enabling platform for formulation, coordination, implementation, management and reporting of strategy, planning, policy, performance management, risk management coordination, quality management and business process re-engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating collection of statistical data;
• Collating and analyzing of statistical data;
• Coordinating development, implementation and review of the Authority’s strategic plan and service charter;
• Coordinating implementation of and reporting on the Authority’s performance contract;
• Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of the Authority’s projects, programmes and activities;
• Conducting corporate research and economic analysis;
• Participating in feasibility studies and service delivery surveys;
• Providing input in the preparation of development plans; and
• Supporting Departments in undertaking crop mapping and developing suitability maps using GIS or any other emerging Technology.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Economics, Business Management, Strategic Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Project planning and Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.