Open Job Vacancies at Lake Victoria North Water Services Board

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Employment Opportunities at Lake Victoria North Water Services Board

Company: Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline: 2 February 2026

Job Purpose

To support the planning, supervision, implementation, and administration of water and sanitation infrastructure projects through technical, social, administrative, and operational roles within the Agency’s mandate area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Engineer

• Supervise construction works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contracts

• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and timelines

• Certify works, approve materials, and review contractor submissions

• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and stakeholders

• Prepare technical and progress reports

• Enforce statutory, environmental, and safety compliance

• Provide technical guidance and resolve site challenges

• Supervise project staff and site teams

Assistant Resident Engineer

• Support site supervision and quality control of construction works

• Track progress against schedules and budgets

• Review materials and certify completed works

• Maintain site records and reports

• Coordinate with contractors and consultants

• Assist in resolving technical and design issues

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

• Supervise assigned project staff

Inspector of Works

• Inspect construction activities including pipelines, structures, and excavations

• Verify materials, workmanship, and testing procedures

• Maintain inspection records and site reports

• Monitor contractor compliance with specifications and safety standards

• Identify defects and follow up on corrective actions

• Liaise with engineers and contractors on site matters

• Participate in site meetings

• Report progress and non-compliance issues

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Surveyor

• Conduct land, engineering, and hydrographic surveys

• Carry out setting out and level control for construction works

• Establish benchmarks and control points

• Prepare survey plans, maps, and reports

• Verify construction layouts against designs

• Maintain accurate survey records

• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective measures

• Support additional survey works as required

Social Safeguards Officer

• Conduct social risk screening and impact assessments

• Implement social management and resettlement plans

• Facilitate community engagement and consultations

• Monitor contractor compliance with social safeguards

• Manage grievance redress mechanisms

• Integrate gender and VMG considerations into projects

• Prepare safeguard monitoring reports

• Coordinate with stakeholders and government agencies

Administrative Assistant

• Manage office supplies, records, and project documentation

• Coordinate meetings, travel, and logistics

• Handle correspondence and office communication

• Maintain filing systems and databases

• Support report preparation and data entry

• Process invoices and track supplies

• Provide administrative support to project teams

• Perform general office coordination duties

Driver

• Drive project vehicles for official duties

• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance

• Maintain vehicle logs, fuel records, and work tickets

• Ensure passenger and vehicle safety

• Adhere to traffic laws and agency policies

• Report incidents and vehicle faults promptly

• Ensure vehicle cleanliness and security

• Support logistics and field operations

Chainman/Lady

• Assist surveyors during field surveys

• Operate and maintain survey equipment

• Record measurements and field data

• Clear survey lines and mark locations

• Hold leveling instruments and reflectors

• Prepare survey notes and sketches

• Follow safety procedures during fieldwork

• Support preparation of survey outputs

Office Assistant

• Handle office errands and document distribution

• Receive and guide visitors professionally

• Maintain office cleanliness and organization

• Assist with events and community activities

• Support equipment maintenance

• Prepare office refreshments

• Photocopy and file documents

• Perform general office support tasks

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Relevant academic qualification as specified for each role

• Required years of experience per position

• Professional registration where applicable

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Compliance with ethical and professional standards

Mandatory Clearance Documents

• Tax Compliance Certificate

• HELB Clearance

• CRB Clearance

• Certificate of Good Conduct

• EACC Clearance

Method of Application

Interested candidates should obtain detailed job requirements from the Agency website and submit an application with a detailed CV, including daytime and evening telephone contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency
Kenfinco House, Off Kakamega–Kisumu Road
P.O. Box 673-50100, Kakamega

Applications must be received on or before 2 February 2026.