National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority General Manager - Corporate Services Jobs in Kenya
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority General Manager - Corporate Services Jobs in Kenya
General Manager, Corporate Services – NWHSA/2018/2019/03The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority is a State Corporation (NWHSA) established under Section 30 of the Water Act, 2016, with a Mandate to;-
Undertake on behalf of the national government, the development of national public water works for water resources storage and flood control;
Maintain and manage national public water works infrastructure for water resources storage;
Collect and provide information for the formulation by the Cabinet Secretary of the national water resources storage and flood control strategies;
Develop a water harvesting policy and enforce water harvesting strategies;
Undertake on behalf of the national government strategic water emergency interventions during drought; and
Advise the Cabinet Secretary on any matter concerning national public water works for water storage and flood control.
The Authority is seeking to recruit a suitable self-driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill the positon of the General Manager, Corporate Services.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a citizen of Kenya;
Have at least a relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
A Master’s degree in the field of; HRM, Administration, Finance, Law, Planning, M&E or ICT from a University recognized in Kenya;
Must be a member of a relevant professional body;
10 years of progressive work experience, at least five (5) of which must be in a Senior Management position;
Knowledgeable in more than one functional areas under the Department of Corporate Services, i.e. HRM, Administration, Finance, Legal, Planning, M&E and ICT;
Knowledge of GoK legislation, regulations, rules and policies in relation to functions under corporate services;
He /She must have good leadership and managerial skills;
Excellent people skills, computer proficiency, business acumen and exemplary work ethics.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO for the following Responsibilities:-
Providing support services to enable the Authority achieve its mandate;
Designing and overseeing the implementation of strategies and plans;
Leading the development of operational policies and procedures of the support services;
Planning and ensuring performance of the corporate services department;
Developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders and clients of the corporate services department;
Setting goals and supervising managers of different divisions;
Evaluating and monitoring the day
to day running of corporate services department;
Overseeing day to day operations in HR, Administration, ICT, Finance, Legal, Planning and M&E of the Authority;
Developing departmental budget, and reviewing and approving divisions budgets;
Implementing National Government policies and programs in relation to corporate services;
Ensuring compliance to set standards and procedures in corporate services.
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of targets and outcomes set by the Board.
How to Apply
Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution Kenya 2010 by attaching copies of the following;
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Applicants should submit applications including Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority,
P.O. Box 30173-00100,
Nairobi.
Hard copies of the applications should be delivered and registered at the, National Water Plaza, 5th floor, off Dunga Road, Industrial Area or emailed to: info@waterauthority.go.ke
The advert can also be accessed at www.waterauthority.go.ke
Kindly indicate the position and vacancy number on top of the envelope as you submit your application.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th May 2019 at 5.00 pm.
Late applications shall be rejected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
For more information and job application details, see; National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority General Manager - Corporate Services Jobs in Kenya
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