Othaya- Mukurwe-ini Water Services Company (OMWASCO) Jobs

1.     Managing Director
2.     Technical Services Manager
Othaya-Mukurwe-ini Water Services Company is a Water Service Provider contracted by Tana Water Services Board to
provide Water and Sanitation services in Mukurweini and Nyeri South Districts.
To strengthen our team of staff and leadership, we urgently invite applications from qualified, competent and experienced individuals who are proactive and self driven to fill the following positions within the Company.
Managing Director
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be the principal officer of the Company and will be expected to provide overall direction to the Company through planning, directing and coordinating activities of the Company.
Major responsibilities include:
  • Developing for the approval of the Board, strategic and business plans, including annual work-plans, budget and performance targets
  • Ensuring effective implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan
  • Ensuring safe custody and management of the Company’s assets.
  • Providing strategic leadership and direction, including the management and development of the human resources of the Company.

  • Planning, coordinating and implementing all activities of the Company in line with the policies and directives approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Ensuring proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of the Company.
  • Promoting the Company’s image and developing a good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners.
  • Ensuring compliance with Government policies and regulations.
  • Provide advice to the Board of Directors on matters related to the operation of the Company.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization.
Specifically, the candidate must have:
  • A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related water science from a recognized University or a degree in Business, Economics or Commerce. A postgraduate qualification in management or other relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 8 years experience in water and sewerage development, management and operations, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position.
  • A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya.
  • High level of integrity, results-orientation, managerial and administrative skills backed up by a demonstrable track record.
Key skills and competencies:
  • Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
  • Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong management and organizational skills.
  • Proven people management skills.
Technical Services Manager
This position reports to the Managing Director
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Directing, coordinating and managing operations and maintenance of water services infrastructure to ensure they meet customer needs.
  • Organizing for project design, implementing and managing of construction works.
  • Developing departmental strategies, plans and performance standards to facilitate achievement of overall Company goals and objectives.
  • Carrying out effective consultation with all key stakeholders.
  • Ensuring proper management of the Company’s assets.
  • Ensuring the needs of customers are effectively met.
  • Any other duties allocated by the managing director.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A university graduate with a degree in Civil or water engineering or a higher national diploma in water engineering or related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience in managing water and sewerage related services in a management position.
Qualified candidates will be employed on a three – year employment contract basis, renewable upon meeting the laid
down performance targets.
Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone contacts of three professional referees with copies of academic, professional certificates and testimonials in envelopes clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MANAGING DIRECTOR or TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER” to:
The Chairman,
Othaya-Mukurwe-ini Water Services Company,
P. O. Box 482-10106,
Othaya.
Applications should be received not later than 29th June 2010.