The
Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) is a statutory body charged with
economic and service regulation of the water services sector.
WASREB
sets rules, standards and guidelines to ensure that water services are provided
in an effective and efficient manner with a view to protecting consumer
interests.
Job
Title: Human
Resource Officer
WSRB/SS/4
Job Purpose: This Position is responsible for developing, advising on and implementing policies relating to the effective use of personnel within an organization.
He/
she will assist the Human Resources Manager in executing the HR and Administration
Functions
Key Duties / Responsibilities / Tasks
- Administer
and monitor utilization of the organisations staff leave benefits to
ensure that compliance with the applicable internal policies and
legislation.
- Manage
the organisations medical and welfare scheme in line with established
policies.
- Participate
in the recruitment, selection, induction and reference checks for new
employees so as to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and
internal policies.
- Maintain
and update the staff database (manual and electronic) so as to ensure
accessibility of up to date staff data.
- Monitor
and follow-up the performance management activities/calendar to ensure
adherence by staff and management to timelines.
- Review
and update HR and administrative forms in line with HR policies.
- Take
part in the staff disciplinary process in line with the organisations
disciplinary code.
- Provide
support to management and staff on the interpretation of HR policies to
ensure appropriate application of the policies and safeguard the
Corporation’s and staff interests’
- Monitor
implementation of staff development programs to ensure staff and
management accomplish their development plans satisfactorily.
Job
Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes/Skills)
a)
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences, human resource, economics or related field from
a recognized university
b)
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Diploma
in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
- Registration
with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage
c)
Previous relevant work experience required
- Minimum
of 2 years work experience
d)
Functional Skills and behavioral Competencies/Attributes
- Knowledge
of Kenya Labor Laws
- Creativity
and innovation
- Excellent
writing, Oral communication, Analytical and presentation skills
- Problem
solving skills
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Persuasion,
negotiation, Planning and organizing skills
- Attention
to detail
- Flexibility
to travel
- IT
Savvy
Job
Title: Internal
Auditor - Technical Audits
WSRB/SS/4
Job
Purpose: This
position is responsible for carrying out internal audit assignments that
includes but not limited to
- assessing
compliance with performance standards in achieving value for money in the
water sector;
- providing
independent assurance to the Board of Directors and Management on the
implementation and effectiveness of the internal control systems;
- conducting
internal audits related to technical systems and processes that support
regulation of water services and
- executing
internal audit plans in order to enable the internal audit department
deliver on its objectives.
Key
Duties / Responsibilities / Tasks
- Carry
out ad hoc appraisal, investigation, inspections and reviews
- Identifies
areas that have lapses in approved standards and recommend appropriate
interventions.
- Assess
compliance with established standards for design, construction and
operation and maintenance of water services facilities.
- Verify
the reliability and integrity of water sector operational data.
- Appraise
the use of resources with regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Review
the adequacy of controls established to ensure compliance with policies,
plans procedures, and objectives
- Evaluates
the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and management and
suggest improvements as appropriate.
- Assist
in preparation of quarterly departmental reports.
Job
Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
a)
Academic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in either Civil
Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Process
Engineering, or any other relevant qualification from a recognized university
b)
Professional Qualifications/Membership to Professional bodies
- CPA
Finalist will be an added advantage
- Registration
with relevant professional body will be an added advantage
c)
Previous relevant work experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a busy
organization
d)
Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies
- IT
Savvy
- Excellent
analytical and Interpersonal skills
- Leadership/supervisory
skills
- Honesty
and integrity
- Flexibility
to travel
Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) Requirements;
Applicants
must also submit copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies;
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigation (CID)
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Reporting
Relationship: This
position reports to the Internal Audit Manager.
Terms
and Conditions of Service: This
position is on permanent and pensionable terms of service
How to Apply
How to Apply
The closing date is 4th July 2016 at 5 pm.
Applications must be sent via email to recruitments@wasreb.go.ke with ONLY THE JOB TITLE as spelt out in this advert as the subject line.
Wasreb is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Youths, Women and Person’s with disability to apply.
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
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