Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) Announces 23 Job Vacancies in Major November 2025 Recruitment Drive; How to Apply
The Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) has announced 23 new job vacancies across senior management, academic, technical, and support cadres as part of its November 2025 recruitment. The positions, which cut across Grades KEWI 2 to KEWI 10, are open to qualified Kenyan citizens committed to advancing the institution’s mandate in water sector training, research, and capacity development.
The vacancies include both contract terms and permanent and pensionable positions, depending on the job grade.
According to KEWI, full job descriptions and qualification requirements for each post are accessible on the Institute’s career portal:
https://www.kewi.go.ke/careers-1
Full List of Vacant Positions
| No. | Position | Job Grade | Vacancies | Advert No. | Terms of Service |
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| 1 | Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Administration | KEWI 2 | 1 | EXT/01/11/2025 | Contract |
| 2 | Senior Principal Lecturer I (Campus Principal) | KEWI 3 | 1 | EXT/02/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 3 | Senior Principal Lecturer I – Water Engineering/Civil Engineering | KEWI 3 | 2 | EXT/03/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 4 | Deputy Director, Research and Partnership | KEWI 3 | 1 | EXT/04/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 5 | Deputy Director, Human Resource Management | KEWI 3 | 1 | EXT/05/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 6 | Assistant Director, Business Development & Resource Mobilization | KEWI 4 | 1 | EXT/06/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 7 | Senior Principal Lecturer II – Hydrology/Hydrogeology | KEWI 4 | 1 | EXT/07/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 8 | Assistant Director, Administration | KEWI 4 | 1 | EXT/08/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 9 | Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management | KEWI 4 | 1 | EXT/09/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 10 | Principal Lecturer – Water Engineering | KEWI 5 | 1 | EXT/10/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer – Civil Engineering | KEWI 6 | 1 | EXT/11/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 12 | Senior Instructor | KEWI 6 | 2 | EXT/12/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 13 | Senior Information Technologist | KEWI 6 | 1 | EXT/13/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 14 | Senior Librarian | KEWI 6 | 1 | EXT/14/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 15 | Senior Hospitality Officer | KEWI 6 | 1 | EXT/15/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 16 | Senior Technician – Plumbing | KEWI 7 | 2 | EXT/16/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 17 | Lecturer I | KEWI 7 | 1 | EXT/17/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 18 | Technologist I | KEWI 7 | 1 | EXT/18/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 19 | Internal Auditor I | KEWI 7 | 1 | EXT/19/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 20 | Registered Nurse I | KEWI 7 | 1 | EXT/20/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 21 | Assistant Hospitality Officer II | KEWI 8 | 1 | EXT/21/11/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 22 | Housekeeper II | KEWI 9 | 1 | EXT/22/06/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
| 23 | Cook I | KEWI 10 | 1 | EXT/23/06/2025 | Permanent & Pensionable |
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the positions must submit hardcopy applications addressed as follows, based on job grade:
For KEWI 2 to KEWI 4 Positions
The Chairperson
Kenya Water Institute Governing Council
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
For KEWI 5 to KEWI 10 Positions
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi
Applications must include:
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Cover letter
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Detailed CV
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Copies of academic and professional certificates
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Testimonials
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National ID card
Applications should be delivered physically to KEWI Headquarters, Ole Shapara Avenue, South C, Nairobi, on or before:
Deadline: 15th December 2025
Leadership and Integrity Requirements (Chapter Six)
Successful candidates (after receiving a job offer) will be required to provide:
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Certificate of Good Conduct
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EACC Clearance
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HELB Clearance
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KRA Tax Compliance Certificate
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CRB Clearance
Equal Opportunity Statement
KEWI emphasizes that it is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging qualified women, persons living with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
