# Rural Water Utility / Operations & Maintenance Specialist Job IRES, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/rural-water-utility-operations-maintenance-specialist-job-ires-nairobi-kenya Company: IRES, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-21 Expires: 2026-10-05 ## Job Description ### Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Water-sector professional to deliver practical training and consultancy support in rural water utility management, infrastructure operations and maintenance, asset management, and service-delivery improvement. The successful candidate should bring strong field-based experience, particularly in challenging and underserved environments. ### Key Responsibilities - Design and deliver practical training on water infrastructure operations and maintenance. - Develop and facilitate learning on asset registers, maintenance planning, and operational performance monitoring. - Support the design of zonal service-delivery models and O&M frameworks. - Use practical case studies from rural and underserved water systems to strengthen participant learning. - Advise participants and clients on improving operational efficiency, asset performance and service reliability. - Facilitate technical workshops with utilities, government institutions and sector stakeholders. - Contribute technical content to proposals, consultancy assignments and knowledge products. ### Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Academic Qualifications - Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field. - Registration with a relevant professional body, where applicable, and in good standing. Professional Experience - At least 10 years of professional experience. - Experience in water infrastructure operations and maintenance, O&M performance monitoring, or water utility management in technical or commercial roles. - Specific experience in one or more ASAL counties is required. - Experience implementing projects funded by the World Bank or other multilateral agencies is an advantage. - Demonstrated experience structuring O&M services for water supply systems and implementing water supply systems. Technical Competencies - Water utility management; infrastructure O&M; asset management; service-delivery models; O&M performance monitoring; operational planning; rural water systems. Key Skills and Attributes - Strong practical and field-based problem-solving skills. - Excellent technical facilitation and presentation skills. - Ability to communicate complex operational concepts clearly. - Strong analytical and report-writing skills. - Professionalism, adaptability and attention to detail. Training & Facilitation Experience - Proven experience as a consultant trainer, facilitator, technical adviser, or subject-matter expert. - Demonstrated ability to translate technical and professional concepts into practical, participant-centred learning. - Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an added advantage. - Strong understanding of adult learning methodologies and competency-based facilitation. ### Consultancy Role Focus - Lead practical learning and advisory assignments relating to rural water utility operations, maintenance systems, asset management and service delivery. ### Mode of Engagement - Successful candidates will be engaged as external consultant trainers on a need basis. - Assignments may involve training delivery, technical advisory support, curriculum/content development, workshops, facilitation, and related consultancy services. - Further details, including assignment scope, duration, and professional fees, will be provided during the initial engagement meeting. ### How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications to trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke by 26th August 2026. Please include the title of the position in the subject line. All documents must be in PDF format. Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted ## Requirements Apply by email: trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.