Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF), is
a State Corporation established under the Water Act, 2002 and our mandate is
“to assist in financing the provision of water services to areas of Kenya which
are without adequate water services”.
In our current strategic plan, we have committed to an ambitious and aggressive journey towards the achievement of our mandate, and as a result, we have created a number of new positions in our organisation structure.
We are seeking a professional and
committed individual with experience in the water services and sanitation
provision to fill the following position:
Job Title: Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Job Grade: 3
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Chief Manager, Finance and Administration
Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the development of a strong and motivated workforce that can deliver on the mandate of WSTF.
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the development of a strong and motivated workforce that can deliver on the mandate of WSTF.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulation, implementation and review of the
human resource strategies, regulations, policies and practices, in line
with the legal and policy framework governing the Fund and best practice.
- Developing guidelines for the implementation
of the human resource policies and building the capacity of line managers
to implement.
- Drive change management within the
organization to facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan
- Assessment of the individual and
organizational skills development needs and developing the staff
development plan and other interventions.
- Periodically review and analyse all job
descriptions to ensure they aligned to the emerging HR trends and
organization needs.
- Advise management on changes affecting/impacting
the management of staff so as to ensure compliance to changes in legal
requirements.
- Regularly review the terms and conditions of
employment and make recommendations as necessary
- Regularly review the organizational structure
against the changing requirement of the Fund
- Maintenance of meticulous and up-to-date
personnel records of individual staff including leaves, assessments,
salaries, contracts and personnel files.
- Coordinate the administrative functions i.e.
transport, logistics, office services among others of the Fund to in an
efficient and cost effective manner.
- Develop and implement staff welfare and
employee relations programmes within the Fund that facilitate good working
environment
- Any other duties that may be assigned from
time to time.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- A University Degree in Human Resource
Management, Public or Business Administration, Law or any other relevant
Social Science discipline
- A Master’s degree in related field is an added
advantage
- Must be a member of IHRM
- Five years’ experience in management, two of
which must be in senior level in Human Resources Management in a similar
organization.
- Proven change management experience
- Experience working in multicultural
environment is an advantage
Desired Skills
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Good presentation and communications skills,
written and verbal;
- Be proactive, have initiative and sound
judgement
- Demonstrated leadership and influencing
skills.
Job Title: Manager, Water Resources Programmes
Job Grade: 3
Department: Investment / Programmes
Reports to: Chief
Manager, Investment and Programmes
Job Purpose: The effective and efficient design and implementation of projects within the Water Resources Programme, ensuring accurate accountability, timely completion and value for money
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Purpose: The effective and efficient design and implementation of projects within the Water Resources Programme, ensuring accurate accountability, timely completion and value for money
Duties and Responsibilities
- Needs identification through undertaking
research that provides information for the development of Water Resources
Programme (WRP) of the Fund.
- Design and implement programme parameters
aimed at achieving the stated objectives of the WRP that meet the needs of
the targeted communities and are in compliance to technical, social,
cultural and financial standards.
- Provide input into, and continually review,
the organization’s proposals/project selection criteria for WRP financing
window
- Prepare project proposals that are in line
with/support the Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy
- Developing both short and long-term investment
work plans for approved projects that facilitate the achievement the
agreed objectives
- Input into the Fund’s overall investment
planning by providing lessons learned from working with the various
stakeholders such as WRMA and development partners
- Effectively manage the investment portfolio
under the UIP i.e., follow up of the disbursements, monitor and evaluation
progress, and take corrective action as necessary.
- Effectively manage the relationships with the
various stakeholders including implementing partners, development
partners, local and national government officials, external consultants
etc
- Preparation of timely reports and project
briefs for presentation to the management, Board of Trustees and any other
stakeholders including the Audit department.
- Preparation and facilitation of technical
evaluation missions.
- Effectively manage the RPI team including
their performance, training, development and discipline
- Perform any other duties as be assigned by the
Investment Manager from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
- BSc in Water Resources, Environment, Civil
Engineering/Environmental Engineering or related fields
- A registered member with a recognised
professional body
- 7 years’ experience, 2 of which must be at a
senior position in programme/Investment management
- In-depth knowledge of water projects and water
resources – technical and social.
- Knowledge of management of community based
project implementation
- Experience in project planning/design,
monitoring and evaluation is essential
- Knowledge of the Integrated Water Resources
Management
Desired Skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management skills
- Report writing
- MS Office and computer aided design (AutoCAD),
GIS programmes and PMIS
- Innovative.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution 2010 and should submit their applications by email and post with the job title clearly marked on the envelope and the subject (for email applications) to the address below.
Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution 2010 and should submit their applications by email and post with the job title clearly marked on the envelope and the subject (for email applications) to the address below.
Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates.
The application should also include
details of telephone contacts, email address, current position, the position of
your immediate supervisor, expected remuneration and three professional
referees to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P. O. Box 49699 - 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: ceo@wstf.co.ke
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P. O. Box 49699 - 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: ceo@wstf.co.ke
To be received not later than close of business 8th May 2015
Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities and marginalized group are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.