Vacancy: Financial
Accountant
Kericho
Water & Sanitation Company Limited (KEWASCO) is a Private Company established
under the company's Act CAP 486, Laws of Kenya and is wholly owned by the
County Government of Kericho.
Our vision
is to be a Model of Excellence in Water and Sanitation Services provision in
the sector and indeed we ranked No.5 out of 65 in Urban Water Utilities in
WASREB’s Impact Report of 2011/2012.
This was to
a large extent driven by the effective implementation of automated systems, in
particular setting and implementation of GIS System, Efficient Billing,
Accounting and Customer Management Systems.
Our mission
is to optimally provide adequate, safe, reliable water and sanitation services
to our customers at a commercially sustainable level: to this end we plan to
implement world class performance, quality and efficiency management systems
including ISO, Six Sigma, the Balanced Scorecard to mention but a few.
To support
the implementation of these initiatives, we are seeking to fill the following
positions with customer service oriented, qualified and experienced individuals
who seek to be part of a results oriented team.
Human Resources &
Administration Manager (Re-Advertisement)
Reporting
to the Managing Director, you will provide guidance in overall Human Resource
and Administration management, ensuring that KEWASCO has in place the
appropriate, skilled and well-motivated workforce and administrative support
that can deliver our mandate.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Formulate, enforce and regularly update the human resource and administration policies including terms and conditions of service and staff welfare
- Support the organisation with manpower planning and participate in the recruitment, selection and placement activities, ensuring employees are properly oriented on joining KEWASCO.
- Effectively manage the staff welfare including medical, pension and other benefit ensuring cost effectiveness overall efficiency
- Manage employee relations throughout the organisation including union matters, grievance handling and staff motivation programmes
- Train the line managers and supervisors on labour and human resources management issues and provide advisory services as and when required.
- Support the performance management process by continuously updating job descriptions and coordinating the appraisal process as well as implementation of post appraisal activities such as training and development
- Manage departmental staff performance, development, training and motivation for effectiveness
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social science, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized University, a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM): a Master’s and or CPS (K), will be an added advantage
- 7 years working experience, 3 of which should be at management level, preferably in the water sector.
- Experience of union management and CBA negotiations is essential as is human resources planning, recruitment, training and development and performance management
- Experience of developing and or implementing human resources information systems is a definite advantage
- Excellent people, interpersonal and communication skills.
Terms of Service
- The Positions of Human Resources & Administration Manager and that of the Internal Auditor on a 3-Year Renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance
- The position of Financial Accountant is Permanent and Pensionable.
Interested candidates must:
- Have demonstrated thorough understanding the National Goals, Policies and Development Objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030;
- Have leadership and management capacity including knowledge of Financial Management and Strategic people management; and
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
How to Apply
Applications
should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate
for the position you are applying for, a detailed up-to-date CV and photocopies
of relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, the names
and addresses of three professional referees, an e-mail address and telephone
number, and two (2) coloured passport size photos.
Individuals
who had applied for the Human Resources & Administration Manager or the
Internal Auditor positions previously advertised need NOT apply as we already
have their CVs on file.
Applications
must be sent via email to cmt2recruit@kewasco.co.ke
addressed to:
The
Managing Director
Kericho
Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd
P O Box
1379 – 20200,
Kericho
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing
date: 9th May, 2014 at 5:00pm.
This
recruitment is being supported by: Adept Systems, Management Consultants
Please
visit our website www.kewasco.co.ke for
more information.