Kenya Water Resources Authority (WRA) recruitment 2026 is ongoing. The Kenyan government under Water Resources Authority is iniviting applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for 120 vacant positions (35 posts). If you are interested in working at this entity, here is a guide to follow to forward your application.
Job Overview
| Organization | Water Resources Authority (WRA) |
| Eligible Nationality | Kenya |
| Employment Type | Part-time |
| Positions | 120 Vacancies |
| Qualifications | Suitable Certificate/Degree |
| Application Deadline | 1st June, 2026 |
Available Vacant Positions at WRA
1. Senior Water Resources Officer (Standards and Regulations)
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Water Resources Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a professional body, where applicable in good standing
- Proficiency in computer applications.
2. Water Resources Officer I (Standards and Regulation)
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Water Resources Officer II;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflect in work performance and results.
3. Water Resources Officer II (standards and Regulation)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
4. Water Resources Officer II (Permitting)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
5. Water Resources Assistant III (Permitting)
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
6. Senior Hydrologist
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of six (6) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Hydrologist I or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a professional body, where applicable in good standing;
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- Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Hydrologist I
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Hydrologist II;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
8. Hydrologist II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, water and environmental engineering, civil engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Hydrological Assistant III
Requirements
- 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;
- Proficiency in computer applications
10. Geologist II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
11. Chemist II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
12. Laboratory Technology III
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Chemistry, Biological, Microbiological Applied Sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
13. Laboratory Technician III
Requirements
- Certificate in any of the following disciplines: – Water Laboratory Technology, Science Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
14. Pollution Control Officer I
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Pollution Control Officer II;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
15. Water Resources Officer II (Research and Data Management)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
16. Water Resources Officer II (Enforcement and Compliance)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
17. Water Resources Officer III (Enforcement and Compliance)
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
18. Principal Water Resources Officer (Capacity Building)
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of nine (9) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Senior Water Resources Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the public sector;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Membership with a professional body, where applicable and in good standing; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
19. Water Resources Officer II (Capacity Building)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Hydrology, Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Geology, Geoinformatics, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
20. Engineer II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
21. Assistant Engineering Officers III
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
22. Community Engagement Officer II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Community Development, Community Development and Environment, Project Planning & Management, Sociology & Anthropology, Gender & Development Studies, Environmental Science (Community Development), Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
23. Customer Care Assistant II
Requirements
- Served a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience at the grade of Customer Care Assistant III or in a comparable position;
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Customer Care or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
24. Legal Officer II
Requirements
- Bachelors of Laws (LL. B) degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
- Membership to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK)in good standing;
- Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- A current and valid Practicing Certificate; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
25. Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer technology, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
26. Information Communication Technology (ICT) Assistant III
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology, Computer Technology, Business IT, ICT Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
27. Accounts/Revenue Officer II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Finance, Accounting, Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option), Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Business Management, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
28. Assistant Accountant/Revenue Officer III
Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting or PartI or II of Certified Public Accountant or its equivalent; and
- Proficiency in computer applications;
29. Planning Officer II
Requirements
- 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.
30. Records and Information Management Officer II
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Records Management, Business Administration, Information Science, or any other relevant field, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer applications
31. Resource Mobilization Officer I
Requirements
- Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Resource Mobilization Officer II;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Supervisor Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
32. Assistant Office Administrator III
Requirements
- Diploma in Secretarial Services or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- OR Certificates from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following areas: – Typewriting II (minimum 50 w.p.m) /Computerized Document Processing III; Shorthand II (80wpm); Business English II/Communications I; Office Practice II; Secretarial Duties II; Commerce II; Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
33. Driver II
Requirements
- At least three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience at the grade of Driver III or in a comparable position;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
- Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
- Certificate of Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers conducted by the Ministry of Roads and Public works;
- Defensive Driving certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Refresher Driving Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.
34. Office Assistant I
Requirements
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer application.
35. Office Assistant II
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of Office Assistant III or in a comparable position
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in computer application; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflect in work performance and results
Terms of Service and Remuneration
For all the available roles, 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.
Required Documents
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Directorate of CriminalInvestigations (DCI)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply for Water Resources Authority (WRA) Recruitement
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 1st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in NHIF Building, 9th floor, Records Office.
Click on the link below to apply 0r download, fill and send the employment application form to hr@wra.go.ke:
Note the application address:
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Authority
NHIF Building, 9
th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road
P. O. Box 45250-00100,
NAIROBI