Exceptional Career
Opportunities
Our Client, a utility
company mandated to provide cost effective and affordable quality water and
sanitation services in Kenya, seeks to recruit goal-oriented, self-motivated
and qualified persons to fill the following management positions:-
Position: Managing Director
Ref No. BoD/MD/2011
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Job Grade:1
Job Purpose
The successful
candidate will be responsible for setting and executing the overall business
strategy for the Company and translating Board and shareholder mandates to the
business and representing management to the board.
The position ensures
that the Company meets its strategic objectives in a changing environment to
achieve overall goals of the Company.
Key Result
Area/Principle Accountabilities and Duties
- Provide
leadership in the development and implementation of the Company’s
strategic plans to enhance profitability and shareholder value.
- Ensure
the business promotion is carried out as per developed and formulated
plans so as to attain planned rate of return of assets.
- Ensure
effective mobilization and utilization of resources.
- Advise
the board on the Company’s performance.
- Cultivate
and encourage a productivity culture of results in the Company.
- Establish,
direct and manage the Company’s managerial, financial and operational
systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional,
workable and sustainable.
- Provide
strategic direction on new investments, business opportunities and change
initiatives.
- Nurture
the organization’s human resource and ensure that appropriate management
structures and policies are developed and implemented.
- Provide
relationship management and networking with local and global business
partners and stakeholders.
- Promote
sound corporate governance and ethical standards.
- Provide
proactive public relations and enhance the Company’s corporate image.
Educational and Professional Qualifications, and Work Experience:
- Bachelors
degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Management or Law from a
recognized university;
- Must
have a relevant Masters degree from a recognized University;
- Be a
member of a professional body in the relevant professional field;
- 8 years
traceable experience and knowledge of corporate governance, 5 years of
which must be at senior management level and three (3 years) in Utility
Management;
- Proven
change management credentials.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Must
demonstrate team management, excellent leadership and interpersonal
communication skills;
- Have a
clear understanding of the Vision and Mission of the company and ability
to translate the company’s activities and plans in realization of the
same;
- Ability
to provide sound leadership in managing a diverse workforce;
- Must be
a person of high integrity;
- Excellent
knowledge in computer operating packages;
- Active
participation at community level;
- Demonstrate
experience in driving change and initiate growth in an organization;
- Ability
to lead a team in a dynamic environment.
Position: General Manager Human
Resource and Administration
Ref No. HR/GM- HRA/2012
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Grade: 2
Job Purpose
The successful
candidate will be responsible for providing guidance in overall Human Resources
Management and Administrative policies and strategies in order to support
smooth running of the Company’s operations.
He/she should
formulate Human Resources policies and strategies in line with overall
Strategic Plan.
Key Result
Area/Principle Accountabilities and Duties
- Oversee
the overall function of Human Resources and Administration Division.
- Ensure
personnel policies and procedures are developed and implemented.
- Oversee
the management of change process within the company.
- Develop
Human Resources Management and development strategies.
- Oversee
recruitment matters, promotion, remuneration, staff training and
development.
- Ensuring
career planning and succession planning.
- Oversee
staff welfare and industrial relations.
- Ensure
effective administration of office support services and security services.
- Develop
Administrative policies and procedures.
- Ensure
that the company’s property is well maintained.
- Ensure
transport function within the company is effective.
- Ensure
that the terms and conditions of service and remuneration are revised
periodically in conformity with the prevailing labour market as need
arises so as to promote staff morale and enhance a sense of belonging
among staff.
- Liaise
with all departments to ensure their manpower needs and other logistics
are met.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Be in
possession of a Bachelors degree from a recognized university;
- Have a
Post Graduate qualification in Human Resources Management;
- Be a
member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (K);
- 5 years
traceable experience in a senior management position and a minimum of 3
years demonstrable experience in driving Human Resources and
Administrative function.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Must
demonstrate team management, excellent leadership and interpersonal
communication skills;
- Ability
to develop HR strategies and business plans to drive the corporate
strategy;
- Have
demonstrated a high degree of professional competence in Human Resources
management and development services;
- Have a
clear understanding of the Vision and Mission of the company and ability
to translate the HR role in realization of the Mission;
- Must
possess relevant computer application skills;
- Ability
to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability
to coach and mentor, lead and drive change in a dynamic environment.
Position: General Manager -
Finance
Ref No. HR/GM-FIN/2012
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Grade: 2
Job Purpose
The successful
candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the financial resources of
the company are acquired, disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for
and reported efficiently. Should ensure that the company is financially sound
and in conformity with the overall Strategic Plan.
Key Result
Area/Principle Accountabilities and Duties
- Formulate
the company financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented.
- Ensure
sound corporate governance by identifying risks and developing and
implementing proper controls in order to minimize those risks.
- Spearhead
formulation, implementation, maintenance and review of sound financial
policy systems and procedures to sustain the Company.
- Develop
systems for the effective and efficient management of financial resources.
- Ensure
timely and accurate accounting, reporting and analysis in order to aid
management decision making.
- Ensure
efficient revenue collection, disbursement, accounting and reporting.
- Advise
the company on financial viability of proposed investment.
- Ensure
financial reports are prepared and submitted in compliance with the
company requirements.
- Manage
all financial relationship with external agencies.
- Prepare
budgets and periodic financial performance reports for presentation to the
Board of Directors.
- Organize,
manage, motivate and develop staff in the finance function.
- Oversee
the protection of the company assets.
- Any
other duty assigned by the MD, BoD or Committees
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Bachelors
degree from a recognized University;
- CPA (K)
or ACCA qualification is a must;
- Minimum
5 years experience with at least 3 years’ experience in Financial or
Accounting at senior management level;
- Experiencing
in implementing strategies in a dynamic environment;
- Ability
to use computers, including MS Office suite (including MS Excel) and/or
accounting programmes.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Understands
and can implement the regulatory obligations of the Company;
- Strong
communication skills in English, and preferably in Kiswahili;
- Experience
working with international donor agencies will be an added advantage; and
international business experience is a plus;
- Ability
to drive change in a dynamic environment;
- Strong
management, leadership and negotiation skills;
- Be a
team player and uphold collective responsibility.
Position: General Manager -
Engineering and Strategy
Ref No. HR/GM-ENG/2012
Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Grade: 2
Job Purpose
The successful
candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company technical operations for
water and wastewater to ensure the technical assets of the company are
acquired, maintained and operated according to standard specifications
stipulated by the service agreement between the umbrella Water Services Board
and Company’s Water Board. Oversee the implementation of the overall Strategic
Plan with emphasis to engineering and strategy.
Key Result
Area/Principle Accountabilities and Duties
- Planning
for long term and short term programmes in water supply and sewerage
systems including feasibility studies.
- Overall
responsibility of management of projects including planning and design of
water supply and sewerage systems and other relevant engineering projects.
- Identify
clear criteria for identification and prioritization of projects.
- Provide
strategic and technical leadership in the technical division to ensure
provision of high quality services.
- Support
engineers in ensuring quality and timely responses to requests, in
compliance with standards and procedures.
- Steer
the development of departmental policies, procedures and action plans in
line with the company mission and objectives.
- Ensure
that technical audits are carried out on time and remedial action taken.
- Oversee
operation of comprehensive departmental reports and budgets to the
Managing Director to facilitate decision-making.
- Manpower
planning for the division; making recommendation for recruitment,
deployment and promotion.
- Training
and development of the technical staff including engineers, technicians
and artisans.
- Ensure
that all water and sewerage services infrastructure is operated and
maintained to the required standards.
- Advice
the company on the acquisition of capital assets and on all technical
matters.
- Provide
technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants
for major works.
- Provide
overall supervision of major works.
- Participate
in setting performance targets for technical staff in the company.
- Oversee
the planning and co-ordination of quality, maintenance and engineering
(capacity works) related issues.
- Ensure
good quality of water to customers and produce reports in a timely manner.
- Any
other duty assigned by the MD, BoD or Committees.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering or its equivalent;
- Must be
registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- 5 years
experience with at least 3 years in a senior management position;
- Traceable
experience in implementing corporate strategy in a dynamic environment.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Should
posses excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in
dealing with donor agencies;
- Should
posses sound and excellent business development knowledge and skills
gained preferably in the water sector or in a busy and dynamic organization;
- Must
have excellent understanding of the Kenyan water reforms;
- Must be
able to lead a team in a dynamic work environment;
- Posses
relevant computer application skills;
- Posses
leadership qualities and be a team player with a high degree of integrity
and ability to relate across different professional functions and
situations;
- Be a
team player and uphold collective responsibility;
- Be able
to drive change in a dynamic environment.
All positions in the Company are senior and demand excellent
people management and development skills, written and oral communication skills
both in English and Kiswahili, and high degree of honesty and integrity.
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications with detailed a CV giving three (3) names of referees, attach copies of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications with detailed a CV giving three (3) names of referees, attach copies of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate and KRA Tax Compliance Certificate.
Provide a reliable
telephone and e-mail contact of self and referees, clearly quoting the
reference numbers to reach us on or before Monday 16th July 2012 addressed to:
info@tqt.co.ke
Please indicate job
reference number and position as the subject when applying.