Tana
Water Services Board is one of the eight Water Services Boards under the
Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under the Water Act 2002 with the
mandate of providing economical and efficient Water and Sewerage Services
within its area of jurisdiction.
The
Board covers the six counties of Murang’a, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Embu,
Tharaka-Nithi and Meru with its Head Office in Nyeri town.
Accountant
Reporting
to the Senior Accountant, the Accountant will be responsible for compiling and
posting general ledger information and summaries concerning transactions.
The
specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Prepare
monthly and quarterly management & projects financial reports
- Prepare
annual financial statements
- Process
all payment and post to the general ledger
- Maintain
and regularly update the Fixed Assets Register, including computation of
monthly
- depreciation
and posting the same to the General Ledger
- Monitor
monthly revenues and expenses and where applicable ensure that they are
accrued or posted in the correct accounting period
- Bank
and accounts reconciliations
- Compute
taxes owed and prepare tax returns ensuring compliance with payment,
reporting and other tax requirements
- Prepare
audit schedules and liaise with both internal and external auditors
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Job
requirements:
- Bachelor
degree in Commerce/Business Administration majoring in Accounting/Finance
or equivalent from a recognized University
- Professional
qualification in Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
- Good
understanding and experience in all aspects of accounting and financial
management including management of donor funds
- Exposure
to computerized financial systems together with experience in dealing with
public sector accounting
- Ability
to negotiate budgets at the highest levels and manage human and other
resources is an asset for this job
- Ability
to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory
- At
least 5 years working experience in a busy Accounts/Finance Office of
which 2 must be in a supervisory level
- Familiarity
with donor funded projects and financial reporting are a definite
advantage.
- A
holder of masters degree in finance/accounting or related field will have
an added advantage.
Competences/attributes
- Knowledge
of international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS)
- Knowledge
of procurements and disposal Act 2015
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent
communication
- Negotiation
and problem solving skills.
This
position is on a permanent and pensionable terms.
Human
Resource Officer
Reporting
to the Human Resources and Administration Manager, the Human Resource Officer
is responsible for supporting the human resources division on development,
reviewing and implementation of Human Resource policies, strategies, programmes
and procedures to support TWSB’s Strategic goals and objectives to enhance
individual and organizational performance and growth.
The specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Implementing
Human Resource Management policies, rules and regulations
- Coordinating
the implementation of Performance Management including Performance
Appraisal System and the Reward and Sanction Framework
- manage
monthly payroll, the Board’s medical and pension schemes, staff welfare
and timely submission of statutory deductions in line with established
policies and regulations
- Ensuring
compliance with labour Laws
- Administer
and monitor utilization of the organization’s staff leave to ensure
compliance with the applicable internal policies and legislation
- Maintain
and update the staff database (Manual and electronic)
- Handle
administrative issues
- Facilitating
staff development programs and prepare training programs to ensure staff and
management accomplish their development plans satisfactorily
- Prepare
relevant progress and annual reports on the performance of the Board
- Coordinate
implementation of quality management system within the division
- Any
other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Job
Requirement
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences/Business Administration or a related field from
a recognized university or a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource
Management
- Must
be a current member of Institute of Human Resource Management, Kenya
(IHRM) Kenya
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- At
least 5 years working experience in Human Resources of which 2 must be in
a supervisory level for degree holders or 7 years of which 2 must be in supervisory
level for holders of Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management.
- A
holder of masters’ degree in Business Human Resource Management or related
field will have an added advantage.
Competences
/ attributes
- Knowledge
of Kenya Labour Laws
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills
- Strong
counselling and problem solving skills
- Discretion
and confidentiality.
This
position is on a permanent and pensionable terms.
Procurement
Manager
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring
that the Board’s procurement of goods, services, works and assets disposal is
carried out within the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2015).
The
specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Overseeing
the overall management of procurement and supplies
- Developing,
updating and overseeing the application of appropriate quality control in
procurement function
- Processing
tender documentation and applications
- Prepare
relevant progress and annual reports on the performance of the Board
- Prepare
annual procurement plans in accordance with the budget process
- Ensure
compliance with regulations, policies and practices in the implementation
of procurement activities
- Contract
management
- Ensure
maintenance of optimal level stocks of supplies consistent with the Board
requirements
- Supervise,
train, mentor and coach divisional staff
- procurement
personnel
- Perform
administrative and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
- Coordinate
implementation of quality management system within the department
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.
Job
Requirement
- Bachelor’s
degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized
university or Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies or its
equivalent.
- Be
a Registered Member with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
- At
least 7 years working experience in procurement of which four must be in a
managerial position for degree holders or 10 years of which for four must
be in a managerial position for holders of Higher National Diploma in
Purchasing and Supplies.
- A
holder of Masters Degree in a Business related field will have an added
advantage.
Competences
/ Attributes
- Possess
strong interpersonal and negotiations skills with the ability to network
and develop strong business relationships
- Clear
understanding of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Excellent
communication and customer service skills
This
position is on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory
performance.
Internal
Audit and Assurance Manager
Reporting
to the Audit & Governance Committee of the Board and administratively to
the Chief Executive Officer, the Internal Audit and Assurance Manager
coordinates the internal audit division and provides independent objective
assurance by reviewing internal control systems and also mandated by the Board
to play an oversight and advisory role in the implementation of the Board’s
resolutions of internal audit reports.
The
specific duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Develop
work plans and budgets for the Division for approval
- Oversee
the execution of the approved divisional work plans and budgets
- Oversee
performance management in the division
- Prepare
and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the division
- Prepare
a draft board management papers for approval
- Identify
training needs for the departmental staff
- Participate
in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan
- Identify
procurement needs of the division
- Supervise,
train, mentor and coach divisional staff
- Participate
in various committees in the Institution
- Coordinate
implementation of quality management system within the division
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.
Job
requirements:
- Bachelor
of Commerce/Business Administration degree in Accounting/Finance or
equivalent from a recognized University
- Professional
qualification in Certified Public Accountant CPA (K)
- Must
be a current member of ICPAK
- Be
familiar with computer based accounting and use of computer aided auditing
techniques
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
- At
least 7 years working experience in audit of which four must be in a
managerial position
- A
holder of a Masters degree in a Business related field will have an added
advantage.
Competences
/ attributes
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
This
position is on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory
performance.
Application Process
Application Process
Those who meet the specified requirements should send their Application Letter in a sealed Envelope Marked with the Title of the position being applied for; together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of Academic Certificates and National Identity /Passport.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to show proof of valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Credit Reference Bureau and Compliance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC).
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 29th of July, 2016 at close of business (5pm).
The Chief Executive Officer
Tana Water Services Board
Baden Powell Road
P. O. Box 1292 – 10100
Nyeri – Kenya
Sealed Hand-Delivered Applications can be dropped at the Registry – Tana Water Services Board (TWSB) MAJI House, Baden Powel Road.
Applicants may alternatively choose to email their Applications to: - ceo@tanawsb.or.ke with the title of the position being applied for as the subject.
NB: Candidates are expected to state their current and expected salary
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TWSB is an equal opportunity employer and people of all diversities are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.