Managing Director and Technical Manager Jobs in Kenya


Lake Victoria South Water Services Board is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of the water and sanitation services within its area of service.

It provides these services through Water Service Providers (WSPs) or Water Companies. 

The Board has contracted SIBO Water and Sanitation Company, based in Siaya as an agent (Water Service Provider) to provide water and sanitation services within Siaya County.
 
SIBO Water and Sanitation Company, intends to fill the following vacant positions with self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified individual on a three year renewable contract terms of service.
 
1. Managing Director
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
The required person will be reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors and shall have the overall responsibility of planning, directing and controlling the operations of the Company to ensure that it effectively provides water and sanitation services in its area. 

He or she will be responsible for the following specific duties and responsibilities:-
  • Directing and coordinating the operations and overall administration of the Company
  • Formulating and implementing strategies, policies, business plans, and annual operating budgets including projections of development facilities.
  • Implementing the Service Provision Agreement between the Company and LVSWSB.
  • Implementing the negotiated Performance Contract between the Company and LVSWSB.
  • Ensuring proper management of funds, property of the Company and assets of LVSWSB.
  • Ensuring that there is effective communication between the Company and the stakeholders.
  • Ensuring continuous improvement in the provision of quality water and sanitation services.
  • Ensuring effective collection of revenue and maintenance of good customer care practices.
  • Attending to staff matters including, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations and effective management of succession plans.
  • Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
Required Qualifications
 
The successful candidate should be in possession of:-
  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics or any other relevant degree from a recognized University.
  • Have at least 6 years experience in a senior position in a competitive environment.
  • Have good management and leadership skills.
  • Should be computer literate and a person of high integrity.
  • Possession of experience in a service utility environment will be an added advantage.
2. Technical Manager
 
Duties and responsibilities
 
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Managing Director and be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:-
  • Planning, design and construction of small scale water and sanitation facilities in the Company.
  • Proper maintenance of water and sanitation facilities to ensure continuous provision of services.
  • Developing and implementing strategic and business plans which enhance growth and sustainability.
  • Develop and implement strategies to reduce non revenue water (NRW) and achieve desired operational efficiency of the Company.
  • Provision of quality, economical and efficient water and sanitation services.
  • Ensuring adherence to the Service Provision Agreements (SPA).
Minimum Qualifications
 
For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-
  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Have at least 5 years experience in water and sewerage project design, implementation and management, two years of which should have been in a senior position.
  • Possession of experience in a service utility environment will be an added advantage
  • Be proficient in basic computer packages.
Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, may apply attaching their detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and telephone contact to the address below by 10th October 2012 indicating the post applied for on the envelop.

The Chairman
Sibo Water and Sanitation Company
P. O. Box 214-40600
Siaya