"Present CRB certificate": Water Ministry state corporation seeks engineers for 33 new roles

A Kenyan state corporation operating under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has issued a public notice declaring 33 job vacancies across its technical and administrative departments. The recruitment drive seeks to fill critical roles as the government continues to expand infrastructure projects within the water and irrigation sectors.

According to the advertisement, the agency is looking for a diverse range of professionals. The vacancies include positions for graduate engineers, registered engineers, and specialists in finance, procurement, and human resources. This move aligns with the broader mandate of President Ruto to ensure state agencies are fully staffed with qualified technical personnel.

Aspiring candidates must meet stringent compliance requirements before they are considered for the roles. The agency has specified that applicants must present a valid certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). This requirement is part of the mandatory Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution regarding integrity and financial conduct for public officers.

In addition to the CRB certificate, candidates must provide clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance is also required to verify the status of student loan repayments.

The technical positions, particularly for engineers, require active registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). The corporation noted that professional standing is a non-negotiable factor for those applying for senior technical roles. These engineers will likely oversee water supply and irrigation projects currently under development in various parts of the country.

The state corporation has provided a detailed breakdown of the application process on its official portal. Interested Kenyans are expected to submit their applications both online and through physical or postal delivery to the agency’s headquarters. The deadline for these submissions has been clearly marked in the official notice to prevent late entries.

This recruitment comes at a time when the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation is under pressure to improve water security and expand irrigation acreage. By hiring 33 new staff members, the corporation aims to address human resource gaps that could hinder the delivery of these essential public services.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the specific job descriptions carefully. Each role carries unique requirements regarding years of experience and specialized academic qualifications. The agency emphasized that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons with disabilities, and those from marginalized communities to apply.

The inclusion of the CRB certificate as a primary requirement has sparked discussions among job seekers regarding the cost of compliance. However, the government maintains that these checks are necessary to ensure that individuals tasked with managing public resources have a clean financial and ethical record.

Detailed information regarding the specific duties for each of the 33 roles, the salary scales, and the terms of service are available on the career section of the corporation’s website. Candidates are advised to ensure all their documents are certified where necessary before the final submission date.