Engineering Technologist I at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Inspecting the development of irrigation infrastructure;
Collecting baseline data for irrigation planning;
Organizing farmers’ meetings for irrigation participatory development;
Training irrigation farmers on sustainable scheme management and resource mobilization;
Setting up of demonstration plots on irrigation technologies;
Identifying irrigation schemes for development;
Carrying out preliminary surveys;
Implementing irrigation action plans;
Training farmers on scheme operations, maintenance and environmental management; and
Implementing irrigation action plans.

Job Requirements

Served in grade of Engineering Technologist II (Irrigation) in wider public service or private sector, for a minimum period of three (3) years;
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a technician;
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.