Athi
Water Services Board (AWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water
and Irrigation.
It is
mandated to plan and develop / expand infrastructure for bulk water supply and
waste water in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, and Gatanga District in Murang’a
County.
Job Title: Senior Human Resource and Administration Officer
Job
Reference: AWSB/SHRO/4/2016
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Head Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for the
following duties:-
- Provide
leadership in Human Resources and Administration function of Athi Water
Services Board (AWSB) in line with corporate objectives and strategies;
- In
conjunction with user departments, identify resources and skills needed to
deliver on AWSB strategic plan and coordinate acquisition of those skills
through recruitment and selection process, training and employee career
management;
- Implement
and update human resources and administration policies, strategies and
procedures;
- Facilitate
mainstreaming of performance management system (PMS) and evaluation in
accordance with AWSB PMS policy;
- Oversee
mainstreaming of cross cutting issues;
- Participate
in the process of conducting workforce analysis to determine optimum staff
numbers and redesign jobs in line with the approved strategic plan;
- Conduct
work environment and staff satisfaction surveys in order to identify areas
of improvement;
- Handle
administration of staff leave, benefits administration, insurance, health
and safety etc.;
- Coordinate
setting, reporting and evaluation of departmental annual performance
contract targets;
- Provide
guidelines and advice to staff on all human resources matters within the
established policies, rules and regulations;
- Develop
and implement of HR & Administration function budgets and work plans;
- Provide
logistical support and services to staff in the organization;
- Ensure
HR reports are prepared in compliance with country laws and statutory
regulations;
- Handle
administration of staff leave, benefits, insurance, health and safety
issues etc.;
- Oversee
the processing of the payroll and ensure timely deduction and remittance
of statutory deductions;
- Manage
medical, pension, benefits, welfare and insurance schemes.
Requirements
for Appointment:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a business related field with a
professional qualification in CPS-K or Higher Diploma in HR Management;
- Must
be a member of good standing with the IHRM;
- A
minimum of six (6) years’ relevant working experience, two (2) of which
must be at a middle management level with relevant responsibility;
- Must
demonstrate a deep understanding of the laws and legislations governing
the Kenya labor market;
- Result
oriented driven individual;
- Problem
solver, optimistic and enjoy assertive communication;
- Ability
to lead teams, innovate and create new concepts;
- Ability
to communicate and cooperate with everyone in the organization;
- Good
analytical, negotiation and presentation skills;
- Demonstrable
proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software
packages;
- A
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Terms
of service: Permanent
and Pensionable.
Job
Title: Senior
Economist
Job Reference: AWSB/SE/4/2016
Key
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Manager Financial Planning & Analysis the job holder will be
responsible for the following duties:-
- Coordinate
development , implementation, monitoring and review of the strategic plan
and policies;
- Coordinate
setting, implementation, reporting and evaluation of annual corporate
performance contracting process;
- Carry
out economic analysis of investment projects and provide necessary
recommendation including providing an opinion on the viability of the
projects;
- Develop,
implement and review monitoring and evaluation framework for AWSB;
- Monitor
and evaluate performance of projects and programmes in line with the project
objectives;
- Undertake
qualitative and quantitative data analyses in relation to social, economic
and environmental data so as to test the effectiveness of AWSB policies,
products and/or services and advice on any suitable alternative courses of
action;
- Carry
out research and data analysis to enable effective planning and
achievement of AWSB’s objectives;
- Monitor
performance and implementation of policies and programs in line with AWSB
strategic plan,
- Carry
out analysis on business projection and forecasting;
- Initiate
implementation and appraisal of AWSB development strategies and projects;
- Plan
and coordinate AWSB’s corporate planning activities and economic analysis;
- Facilitate
all departments to prepare, implement and evaluate departmental work
plans.
Requirements
for Appointment:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or
Economics and Statistics (Upper Second Class);
- A
minimum of six (6) years’ relevant working experience, two (2) of which
must be at a middle management level with relevant responsibility;
- Member
of a recognized professional body;
- Good
oral, written communication and presentation skills;
- Proficiency
and good knowledge in advanced computer applications;
- Good
analytical, negotiation and research skills.
- A
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Terms
of service: Permanent
and Pensionable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications quoting the title and reference number of the post being applied for and enclose detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, copy of National ID, current position, remuneration, email address and telephone contact plus names and contacts of three (3) referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 6th July 2016
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications quoting the title and reference number of the post being applied for and enclose detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, copy of National ID, current position, remuneration, email address and telephone contact plus names and contacts of three (3) referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 6th July 2016
Chief Executive Officer,
Athi Water Services Board,
Africa-Re Centre, Hospital Road,
P.O. Box 45283 – 00100,
Nairobi
Email: info@awsboard.go.ke
Athi Water is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply.