Senior Principal Agricultural Engineering Technologist (Irrigation)
Narok
Posted 05 March, 2026
Deadline 13 March, 2026
$60,080 - $96,130 KES
EngineeringFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
This is a senior-level position within the Narok County Government responsible for provide technical leadership and oversight in irrigation infrastructure development and management. The successful candidate will coordinate scheme operations, maintenance, and training to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Infrastructure Oversight: Supervising the development and construction of irrigation infrastructure activities.
Irrigation Planning: Analyzing technical data to facilitate effective irrigation planning and strategy.
Scheme Coordination: Coordinating operation and maintenance activities for irrigation schemes, including environmental management.
Standardization: Reviewing irrigation training materials, operations, and maintenance manuals. Developing and reviewing operational standards.
Action Planning: Preparing irrigation action plans and development reports for the county.
Community Engagement: Coordinating the training of irrigation farmers on sustainable scheme management and resource mobilization.
Feasibility Studies: Undertaking feasibility studies on potential irrigation schemes for future development.
Requirements for Appointment
Experience: Served in the grade of Principal Agricultural Engineering Technologist or in a comparable position in the private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years.
Education: A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Farm Power and Machinery; Irrigation and Drainage Engineering; Processing and Structures or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Alternative Education: A Technician Part III Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering; Soil and Water Engineering; Farm Power and Machinery; Irrigation and Drainage Engineering; Processing and Structures or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Management Training: Certificate in a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent.
Professional Registration: Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
IT Literacy: Certificate in computer application skills.
Important Application Notes
Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form.
Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Persons with Disabilities, the marginalized, and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original and certified copies of National ID, Academic/Professional certificates, and transcripts.
Current Clearances from KRA, HELB, CRB, and DCI (Police Clearance) will be required for shortlisted candidates.
A self-declaration form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission is required at the interview stage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in writing by completing one (1) Application for Employment Form serial number NRK-CPSB (3) (REVISED 2025). The form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website: http://www.narok.go.ke.
Applications should reach the Narok County Public Service Board at the Noolmongi Building, Mau-Narok Road, Narok Town by close of business on or before 13th March 2026 addressed to:
The Board Secretary/CEONarok County Public Service BoardNOOLMONGI BUILDING MAU- NAROK ROAD, NAROK TOWNP.O Box 545-20500, NAROK.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications in writing by completing one (1) Application for Employment Form serial number NRK-CPSB (3) (REVISED 2025). The form can be downloaded from the Narok County Government website: http://www.narok.go.ke. Candidates should not attach any documents to the application form; only details requested on the form should be filled. Applications should reach the Narok County Public Service Board, Noolmongi Building, Mau-Narok Road, Narok Town by close of business on or before 13th March 2026. Address to: The Board Secretary/CEO, Narok County Public Service Board, NOOLMONGI BUILDING MAU- NAROK ROAD, NAROK TOWN, P.O Box 545-20500, NAROK.
