Water Resources Officer II (Standards and Regulation) – WRA Grade 8 (4 Posts)
Water Resources Authority · Nairobi · Onsite
Job Description
Water Resources Authority is recruiting Water Resources Officer II (Standards and Regulation) professionals to support implementation of regulatory frameworks governing water resources management in Kenya.
This is an entry and training position designed for graduates seeking to build careers in water resource regulation, environmental governance, and standards implementation. The role involves supporting technical and administrative processes related to compliance monitoring, standards tracking, and regulatory documentation.
Successful candidates will work under supervision of senior officers while gaining hands-on experience in implementation of policies, standards, and procedures that guide sustainable water resource utilization and protection.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise in regulatory compliance and public sector water management operations.
Responsibilities
The selected candidates will:
- Compile and document applicable standards and regulations.
- Allocate standards to relevant thematic and operational areas.
- Track implementation and application of standards and regulations.
- Support compliance ranking and assessment processes.
- Prepare reports on implementation progress.
- Assist in evaluation of standards implementation status.
- Maintain accurate records and technical documentation.
- Participate in compliance monitoring activities.
- Support policy and procedural improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Interest in water governance and regulatory compliance.
What is Offered
The Authority offers:
- Structured entry-level training and mentorship.
- Permanent and pensionable employment upon successful probation.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Exposure to national water management and compliance initiatives.
- Competitive public sector compensation package.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online through the Water Resources Authority website before 1st June 2026.
Candidates must ensure all required academic and professional documents are included in the application.
Water Resources Officer II (Permitting) – WRA Grade 8
About the Role
Water Resources Authority is inviting applications for the position of Water Resources Officer II (Permitting). The role supports equitable and sustainable allocation of water resources through implementation of permitting processes in compliance with the Water Act 2016 and Water Resources Regulations 2025.
This is an entry-level technical role suitable for graduates interested in water governance, regulatory compliance, and permit administration. Successful candidates will assist in managing permit applications, maintaining permitting records, and coordinating technical evaluations of water use applications.
The position provides an opportunity to contribute to sustainable management of Kenya’s water resources while building practical experience in regulatory administration and compliance systems.
Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Receiving and documenting permit applications.
- Compiling and maintaining permit application registers.
- Updating permitting records and databases.
- Preparing applications for technical evaluation.
- Distributing permit applications to relevant technical officers.
- Supporting compliance and regulatory documentation processes.
- Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
- Assisting applicants with procedural guidance where necessary.
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Soil and Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a technical regulatory environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
What is Offered
Successful candidates will receive:
- Entry-level professional training and mentorship.
- Exposure to water permitting and regulatory systems.
- Career growth opportunities within the Authority.
- Permanent and pensionable terms after probation.
- Competitive public sector remuneration package.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the official Water Resources Authority website no later than 1st June 2026.
Applicants should ensure all supporting documents are attached before submission.
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LIKELY QUESTIONS - What attracts you to the Water Resources Officer II role in Standards and Regulation, and how does your academic background prepare you for it? - What do you understand about the Water Resources Authority's regulatory mandate and the importance of standards in sustainable water resources management in Kenya? - Walk us through how you would compile, classify, and track applicable standards and regulations across different thematic or operational areas. - How would you support compliance ranking and assessment when working with incomplete records, multiple standards, and tight reporting timelines? - Describe your approach to preparing accurate implementation progress reports and maintaining reliable regulatory documentation. - This is an entry and training role under supervision. How do you take direction, learn quickly, and still add value independently? - Tell us how you would use computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, GIS-related tools, or document management systems to support compliance monitoring and record keeping. - If you observed a possible case of non-compliance during monitoring but lacked full evidence, what steps would you take? BEHAVIOURAL QUESTIONS - Tell us about a time you had to organize a large amount of technical information or documents and ensure accuracy. Model approach: Situation - academic project, internship, or attachment with many files/data points; Task - create order, accuracy, and easy retrieval; Action - built a filing structure, used Excel tracking, naming conventions, version control, cross-checking against source documents; Result - reduced errors, improved retrieval time, submitted complete records on time. - Describe a time you worked in a team with different technical perspectives to complete an assignment. Model approach: Situation - multidisciplinary class project, field study, or internship task; Task - align members and deliver one output; Action - clarified roles, listened to differing views, summarized technical points, agreed timelines, followed up respectfully; Result - completed assignment successfully, improved teamwork, produced stronger output due to combined expertise. - Give an example of a time you had to learn a new regulation, process, or technical tool quickly. Model approach: Situation - new software, lab method, GIS tool, reporting template, or institutional procedure; Task - become competent fast enough to support work; Action - reviewed manuals/guidelines, sought mentorship, practiced on sample data, documented steps, asked targeted questions; Result - used the tool/process correctly, supported team needs, shortened learning curve for future tasks. - Tell us about a time you identified an inconsistency, error, or risk in data or documentation. Model approach: Situation - report, dataset, permit-related form, lab record, or project file had conflicting information; Task - verify and prevent wrong submission/decision; Action - compared entries against originals, flagged issue early, consulted supervisor, corrected records, suggested a control measure; Result - avoided inaccurate reporting, improved quality, strengthened trust in your attention to detail. SMART QUESTIONS TO ASK - How does the Standards and Regulation unit measure success for an officer in the first 6 to 12 months? - What are the main standards, regulations, or compliance frameworks this role interacts with most frequently? - What systems or tools does the Authority use for compliance tracking, records management, and reporting? - What kinds of field exposure, mentorship, and formal training should a new officer expect during probation? - What are the biggest current challenges in standards implementation or compliance monitoring, and how can someone in this role support solutions early? RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR - Vague answers about training, supervision, or onboarding for an entry-level role that is supposed to provide structured mentorship. - Heavy emphasis on administrative workload with little mention of technical learning, compliance exposure, or career development. - Unclear processes, outdated systems, or inconsistent explanations about documentation, reporting lines, and decision-making authority.
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Roles you'd also qualify for based on this posting's requirements:
- Environmental Compliance Officer — The role's focus on standards tracking, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting aligns closely with environmental compliance work.
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- Environmental Policy Assistant — Supporting policy implementation, procedural improvements, and standards evaluation is a strong match for junior environmental policy roles.