Rift Valley Water Services Board Jobs in Kenya

The water sector in Kenya is undergoing major reforms aimed at improving the overall management of the sector. The reforms are premised on the National Policy on Water Resources Management and Development of 1999 and the Water Act 2002.

These instruments have set up institutional and regulatory framework embracing broader principles of decentralization, participation, autonomy, sustainability and efficiency in service delivery.

The Rift Valley Water Services Board, therefore, is seeking to recruit qualified, visionary and dynamic professionals to the position of:

Rift Valley Water Services Board General Manager – Technical Services Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/02/2018 Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

The General Manager – Technical Services will be responsible for planning and development, presentation and administration of all technical contracts of the Board. He / She will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. He / She will also be responsible for Supervision and monitoring of implementation of functional objectives under the Asset Development Manager, Rural Assets Development Manager, Asset Manager, Utilities/Project Manager, Water Quality Officer, Ground Water Manager, Engineering Assistants, Engineer- Planning & Design and Superintendent Water.

Responsibilities

Negotiating and signing the performance contract with the Chief Executive Officer

Signing performance contracts with line managers and ensuring that the targets are achieved

Coordination of all technical aspects related to corporate planning, design and implementation of water and sewerage infrastructure

Ensuring that design, construction and maintenance of standards are adhered to and maintained.

Coordination of all Board’s strategic and business plans for development of investments and Infrastructure

Contributing to development and promotion of relevant information technology in the department

Design and development of appropriate and cost effective models for water appropriation, storage , purification and distribution

Contribute to the preparation of the Board’s statutory and other reports required by Government or development partners.

Participating in the preparation of the Board’s quarterly and annual performance reports.

Job Specifications;

Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution

Must be a registered member with relevant professional body

Ten (10) years experience in a relevant field in the Public Service of which three (3) years must be in Management

Those with post graduate qualification in a relevant field will have an added advantage
Personal Competencies

Demonstrate familiarity with donor funded projects and familiarity with water sector management

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Self driven and capable of working with minimum supervision

Must have superior verbal and communication skills

Must show and have ability to Multitask

Must be of age 40 and above

The successful candidate will be offered the position of General Manager – Technical Services on an initial three (3) year contract and renewable subject to job performance.
Remuneration will be base on the Board’s salary structure directed and issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Other requirements that a successful candidate will be required to possess are:

A valid Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of good conduct) from directorate of Criminal Investigation;

A Clearance Certificate by Higher Educational Loans Board

A Clearance Certificate by Credit Reference Bureau

Certificate of tax compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority

Rift Valley Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity. Without sacrificing merit people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you possess the attributes for the General Manager -Technical Services and General Manager Corporate Services, please submit your application including your CV, Remuneration Expectations, day and evening telephone numbers by 13th March, 2018 to;

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer,
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P. O. BOX 2451-20100
NAKURU

For more information and job application details, see; Rift Valley

Water Services Board General Manager – Technical Services Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/02/2018 Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Water Services Board General Manager – Corporate Services Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/03/2018 Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

The General Manager – Corporate Services will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer responsible for, Corporate Services Functions of the Board. He / She will further be charged with the responsibility of supervising, monitoring and implementation of functional objectives under the Finance Manager, Human Resources and Administration Manager, Planning and Strategy Manager, Corporate Communications Manager and Information Technology Manager

Responsibilities

Negotiating and signing the performance contract of the Board with the Chief Executive Officer

Signing performance contract with line managers

Ensuring that the performance Targets are achieved

Formulating and implementing sound financial policies, human resources policies, strategies and systems

Managing and all the Board’s internal and external financial reporting budgeting, and forecasting requirements

Overseeing production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports from all the divisions under your supervision.

Implementing financial accounting systems

Ensuring adequate controls that support the Boards. Financial operations efficiency and compliance

Procuring and distributing the Boards office equipments, services and assets

Overseeing management of human capital and administration function of the Board.

Contributing to the Preparation of the Boards, statutory and other reports required by Government or development partners

Contributing to the review and implementation of the Board’s strategic plan

Preparing and submitting quarterly and annual reports and performance reports of the department

Participation in the preparation of the Board’s, quarterly and annual performance reports of the Board.

Engagement of stakeholders in decision making and preparation of annual stakeholder’s forum.

Provision of strategic leadership

Job Specifications;

Must have a bachelors degree in Commerce, Applied Statistics, Economics, Business Management or its equivalent

Must have CPA (K) or its equivalent

Must be a registered member of ICPAK

At Least ten (10) years experience in a relevant field in the public service of which five (5) years must be in management

Those with a post graduate qualification in a relevant field will have an added advantage
Personal Competencies

Demonstrate familiarity with donor funded projects and familiarity with water sector management

Sound knowledge and application of public finance management and public procurement procedures

Self driven and capable of working with minimum supervision

Must show and have ability to Multitask

Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Must be of age 40 and above

The successful candidate will be offered the position of General Manager – Corporate Services on an initial three (3) year contract and renewable subject to job performance.
Remuneration will be base on the Board’s Salary Structure directed and issued by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

How to apply

If you possess the attributes for the General Manager -Technical Services and General Manager Corporate Services, please submit your application including your CV, Remuneration Expectations, day and evening telephone numbers by 13th March, 2018 to;

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer,
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P. O. BOX 2451-20100
NAKURU

For more information and job application details, see; Rift Valley Water Services Board General Manager – Corporate Services Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/03/2018 Jobs in Kenya

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