{"id":906071,"date":"2026-05-17T22:48:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T19:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=906071"},"modified":"2026-05-17T22:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T19:49:05","slug":"906071-water-resources-authority-hydrologists","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/906071-water-resources-authority-hydrologists\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrologists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Water Resources Authority in Kenya is hiring Hydrologists and Hydrological Assistants. These roles involve monitoring water resources, analyzing data, and preparing reports. You'll contribute to understanding and managing surface water across the country, working alongside experienced professionals. If you\u2019re ready to apply your technical skills to vital water management initiatives, explore opportunities to join the WRA team.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Management of the Authority wishes to identify and recruit capable officers in the underlisted positions.<\/p>\n<p>This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.<\/p>\n<h4>V\/NO.8\/2026 - HYDROLOGIST II<\/h4>\n<p><strong>WRA GRADE 8 \u2013 NINE (9) POSITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydrology Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of surface water monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydrological stations; collecting surface water data, analyzing and preparing hydrological reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities will entail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compiling data, cleaning, analysing for preparation of technical reports and other documentation regarding hydrological work;<\/li>\n<li>Evaluating hydrological reports and advising on the viability of water use projects for surface water allocation under the supervision of a senior officer;<\/li>\n<li>Assessing hydrometric stations and recommending rehabilitation requirements;<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking spatial analysis of surface water resources and preparing reports;<\/li>\n<li>Compiling and preparing the data for development of rating equations for river monitoring stations;<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of hydrological reports for permit applications; and<\/li>\n<li>Performing hydrological computations, data cleaning, analyses and report writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in computer applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>V\/NO.9\/2026 - HYDROLOGICAL ASSISTANT III<\/h4>\n<p><strong>WRA GRADE 9 \u2013 FOUR (4) POSITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydrology Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cadre is responsible for identifying, mapping and developing of surface water monitoring network; constructing, installing and maintaining hydrological stations; collecting surface water data, analyzing and preparing hydrological reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities will entail<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing site and equipment for installation staff gauges;<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining hydrological monitoring stations;<\/li>\n<li>Carrying out river flow gauging using the current meter and Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry;<\/li>\n<li>Undertaking check readings to verify the accuracy of data provided by gauge readers;<\/li>\n<li>Receiving hard copy data returns from gauge readers, compiling and digitizing; and<\/li>\n<li>Assessing surface water resources assessment and identifying potential issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, surface water technology, water and environmental Engineering, water engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in computer applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Terms of Service and Remuneration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":906064,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>Candidates who meet the requirements for each of the positions should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before <strong>1st June 2026<\/strong>. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in <strong>NHIF Building, 9th floor, Records Office<\/strong>. To apply download, fill and send the <a href=\"https:\/\/wra.go.ke\/download\/wra-application-for-employment-form\/?wpdmdl=4593&amp;ind=1778564592693&amp;refresh=8c5d2fb3&amp;filename=WRA-Application-For-Employment-Form.docx\">employment application form<\/a> to <a href=\"mailto:hr@wra.go.ke\">hr@wra.go.ke<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Applications should be addressed to <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>The Chief Executive Officer<br \/>\r\nWater Resources Authority\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<strong>NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<strong>P.O. Box 45250-00100, NAIROBI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The Authority shall require successful candidates offered employment to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by submitting valid clearance certificates from the relevant institutions as listed below:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><em>WRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications without relevant qualifications will not be considered. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. 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