Mombasa County General Manager - Engineering and Strategy Jobs in Kenya

Mombasa County General Manager - Engineering and Strategy Jobs in Kenya



Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implements technical goals & strategies as guided by the company’s corporate plan, mission and vision.

  • Safeguards sound corporate governance by identifying risks and implementing proper controls to mitigate those risks

  • Spearheads formulation, implementation, enforcement and review of sound water and wastewater systems, policies and procedures.

  • Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and solutions for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery mechanisms.

  • Oversees planning and co-ordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering instalments (capacity works) and related issues.

  • Safeguards against Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt pipeline repairs/maintenance, complete and accurate metering of all consumers

  • Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.

  • Provides technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major water and wastewater works.

  • Provides overall supervision of staff, contractors and consultants for all major works

  • Guarantees quality and safety of water supplied to consumers.

  • Offers professional advice to management on the acquisition of capital assets and related issues.

  • Facilitates timely initiation and completion of technical audits and implementation of corrective actions as may be necessary.

  • Oversees preparation of departmental reports and budgets to facilitate decision-making

  • Executes performance management and review of staff within the technical division through performance contracts, appraisals and reviews

  • Liaises with the Human Resource division to enforce employee discipline, safeguard wellness and safety of the staff within the division

  • Provides wholesome leadership to employees in the Engineering division to foster a cohesive, motivated and engaged workforce

  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time

    Requirements for appointment

  • Be a Kenyan Citizen

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Mechanical/Water Engineering or related disciplines
    from a recognized institution.

  • Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage

  • Registered Engineer with EBK / IEK or equivalent professional body; in good standing

  • Certificate in Computer application.

  • At least eight (8) years of similar experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work environment

    Personal Qualities, Skills & Competencies in Additional to the Above Requirements

  • Understanding of/experience in technical dimensions related to Water Engineering technologies, fresh water harvesting and wastewater treatment, distribution and disposal, etc.

  • Ability to leverage emerging technology including ICT, Engineering and other emerging
    innovations to improve operational efficiency, cost management and service delivery.

  • Understanding of laws, regulations and standards affecting water harvesting, treatment and distribution and able to put in place sound compliance framework.

  • Certified training in Operational Stealth and Safety (OHS) is preferred

  • Sound Knowledge of standards for water quality, sanitation etc.

  • Demonstrable financial management skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, conflict resolution skills and

  • Willingness/flexibility to work in a field based setup

  • Project Management skills

  • Understanding and ability to set up water Vendors point and enterprises.

  • Water CAD, Arch CAD, and AutoCAD knowledge.

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning

  • High level of integrity and ethical conduct

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