NIA 2
Ref: DIM-2026-001
DIRECTOR, IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT (DIM)
Irrigation Management
Contract
14 days remaining
Job Description
Job Purpose
Provide Strategic Leadership in the Management of Irrigation Schemes and delivery of Advisory and Extension services.
Provide Strategic Leadership in the Management of Irrigation Schemes and delivery of Advisory and Extension services.
Requirements
Person Specifications
• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Civil/Agricultural Engineering or Agriculture (Agronomy/Agribusiness).
• Relevant professional registration.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience, of which 5 years should be at Senior Management level.
• Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Core Competencies: Visionary leadership, change management, analytical skills, project management, and emotional intelligence.
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
1. Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
2. Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
3. HELB Clearance Certificate
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Civil/Agricultural Engineering or Agriculture (Agronomy/Agribusiness).
• Relevant professional registration.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience, of which 5 years should be at Senior Management level.
• Strategic Leadership Development Course (minimum 4 weeks).
• Core Competencies: Visionary leadership, change management, analytical skills, project management, and emotional intelligence.
MANDATORY CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All successful applicants must comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and submit valid copies of:
1. Tax Compliance Certificate (KRA)
2. Certificate of Good Conduct (DCI)
3. HELB Clearance Certificate
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance
5. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Report
Key Responsibilities
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Lead the operation and maintenance of Irrigation Infrastructure to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Oversee agribusiness development, extension services, and support to Irrigation Water Users Associations (IWUAs).
• Coordinate formulation of irrigation management policies, standards, and incentives to attract private sector investment.
• Oversee operational research and dissemination of irrigation technologies to enhance productivity.
• Manage production strategies for selected enterprise value chains and husbandry services.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting on water use efficiency, crop yields, and productivity.
• Direct performance contracting, risk management, and ISO compliance within the Directorate.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of Irrigation Infrastructure to ensure optimal utilisation.
• Oversee agribusiness development, extension services, and support to Irrigation Water Users Associations (IWUAs).
• Coordinate formulation of irrigation management policies, standards, and incentives to attract private sector investment.
• Oversee operational research and dissemination of irrigation technologies to enhance productivity.
• Manage production strategies for selected enterprise value chains and husbandry services.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting on water use efficiency, crop yields, and productivity.
• Direct performance contracting, risk management, and ISO compliance within the Directorate.
Quick Information
Position Level
NIA 2
Directorate
Irrigation Management
Employment Type
Contract
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
14 days left
Important
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing leads to disqualification
- NIA is an equal opportunity employer