Preamble: The water sector in Kenya is undergoing major reforms aimed at
improving the overall management of the sector. The reforms are premised on the
National Policy on Water Resources Management and Development of 1999 and the
Water Act 2002.
It is with this background that eight
water services boards have been established across the country Rift Valley
Water Services Board being one of the.
These instruments have set up
institutional and regulatory framework embracing broader principles of
decentralization, participation, autonomy, sustainability and efficiency in
service delivery.
Pursuant to section 53 of the Water
Act 2002, The Rift Valley Water Services Board is responsible for the efficient
and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction,
which covers seven counties of West Pokot, Turkana, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo,
Nakuru, Nyandarua and Narok.
The Rift Valley Water Services Board,
therefore, is seeking to recruit qualified, visionary and dynamic professionals
to the following position:
General Manager – Corporate Services
1 Post
Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/03/2018
The General Manager – Corporate
Services will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer responsible for,
Corporate Services Functions of the Board.
He / She will further be charged with
the responsibility of supervising, monitoring and implementation of functional
objectives under the Finance Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Manager, Planning and Strategy Manager, Corporate Communications Manager and
Information Technology Manager
Job Description
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Negotiating and signing the
performance contract of the Board with the Chief Executive Officer
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Signing performance contract with
line managers
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Ensuring that the performance Targets
are achieved
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Formulating and implementing sound
financial policies, human resources policies, strategies and systems
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Managing and all the Board’s internal
and external financial reporting budgeting, and forecasting requirements
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Overseeing production of timely and
accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reports from all the divisions under
your supervision.
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Implementing financial accounting
systems
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Ensuring adequate controls that
support the Boards. Financial operations efficiency and compliance
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Procuring and distributing the Boards
office equipments, services and assets
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Overseeing management of human
capital and administration function of the Board.
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Contributing to the Preparation of
the Boards, statutory and other reports required by Government or development
partners
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Contributing to the review and
implementation of the Board’s strategic plan
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Preparing and submitting quarterly
and annual reports and performance reports of the department
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Participation in the preparation of
the Board’s, quarterly and annual performance reports of the Board.
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Engagement of stakeholders in
decision making and preparation of annual stakeholder’s forum.
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Provision of strategic leadership
Job Specifications
a) Must have a bachelors degree in
Commerce, Applied Statistics, Economics, Business Management or its equivalent
b) Must have CPA (K)
c) Must be a registered member of
ICPAK
d) At Least ten (10) years experience
in a relevant field in the public service of which five (5) years must be in
management
e) Those with a post graduate
qualification in a relevant field will have an added advantage
Personal Competencies
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Demonstrate familiarity with donor
funded projects and familiarity with water sector management
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Sound knowledge and application of
public finance management and public procurement procedures
·
Self driven and capable of working
with minimum supervision
·
Must show and have ability to
Multitask
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Must have good verbal and written
communication skills
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Must be of age 40 and above
The successful candidate will be
offered the position of General Manager – Corporate Services on an initial
three (3) year contract and renewable subject to job performance.
General Manager –
Technical Services
1 Post
Job Ref. RWB/HR/GM- CS/02/2018
The General Manager – Technical
Services will be responsible for planning and development, presentation and
administration of all technical contracts of the Board.
He / She will be reporting to the
Chief Executive Officer.
He / She will also be responsible for
Supervision and monitoring of implementation of functional objectives under the
Asset Development Manager, Rural Assets Development Manager, Asset Manager,
Utilities/Project Manager, Water Quality Officer, Ground Water Manager,
Engineering Assistants, Engineer- Planning & Design and Superintendent
Water.
Job
Description
·
Negotiating and signing the
performance contract with the Chief Executive Officer
·
Signing performance contracts with
line managers and ensuring that the targets are achieved
·
Coordination of all technical aspects
related to corporate planning, design and implementation of water and sewerage
infrastructure
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Ensuring that design, construction
and maintenance of standards are adhered to and maintained.
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Coordination of all Board’s strategic
and business plans for development of investments and Infrastructure
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Contributing to development and
promotion of relevant information technology in the department
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Design and development of appropriate
and cost effective models for water appropriation, storage , purification and
distribution
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Contribute to the preparation of the
Board’s statutory and other reports required by Government or development
partners.
·
Participating in the preparation of
the Board’s quarterly and annual performance reports.
Job
Specifications
a) Must have a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution
b) Must be a registered member with
relevant professional body
c) Ten (10) years experience in a
relevant field in the Public Service of which three (3) years must be in Management
d) Those with post graduate
qualification in a relevant field will have an added advantage
Personal
Competencies
·
Demonstrate familiarity with donor
funded projects and familiarity with water sector management
·
Excellent communication and presentation
skills
·
Self driven and capable of working
with minimum supervision
·
Must have superior verbal and
communication skills
·
Must show and have ability to
Multitask
·
Must be of age 40 and above
The successful candidate will be
offered the position of General Manager – Technical Services on an initial
three (3) year contract and renewable subject to job performance.
Chief Executive
Officer
1 Post
Job Ref. RWB/HR/CEO/01/2018
The Chief Executive Officer will be
responsible to the Board of Directors, and shall be the principal officer of
the board responsible for the overall leadership and implementation of the
Board’s decisions and aspirations as may be outlined the performance targets
and strategic plan.
Job
Description
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Providing overall leadership and
administration of the operations of the Rift Valley Water Services Board under
the guidance of the Board
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Develop short corporate strategies
for approval by the Board of Directors, for effective implementation of the
strategies stipulated in the Board Strategic plan and establish proper internal
monitoring and control systems and procedures.
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Develop performance standards
together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance therewith by Water Services
Providers.
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Manage internal multidisciplinary
teams and external parties to ensure set objectives are met.
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Promote Board image and develop good
working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in Board’s area of
jurisdiction
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Develop networks and partnerships
with development partners and spearhead donor collaborations, fundraising and
project development within the Boards area of jurisdiction.
·
Direct and coordinate the Board’s
operations and administration to ensure that the various organs of the Board
operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets
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Advice the Board of Directors on
expansion of business operations , investment planning and development of water
service infrastructure.
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Maintaining a conducive work
environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
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Fostering a corporate culture that
promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
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Acting as the principal spokesperson
of the Board.
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Ensure compliance with Government’s
policy and regulatory guidelines and directives including the chapter six of
the COK 2010.
Job
Specifications
·
Must have a Bachelors degree
preferably in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university
·
A postgraduate qualification in a
relevant field will be an added advantage
·
Must be a registered member of a
relevant professional body
·
At least fifteen (15) years
progressive and relevant work experience in the public service of which five
(5) years should have been in a senior management level.
Personal
Competencies
·
Demonstrate familiarity with donor
funded projects and familiarity with water sector management
·
Exceptional visionary leadership and
negotiation skills with capacity to engage with local, regional and
international organizations
·
Excellent communication and
presentation skills
·
Self driven and capable of working
with minimum supervision
·
Sound knowledge and application of
public finance management and public procurement procedures
·
Understanding the cross cutting
issues in the board area of jurisdiction and various unique challenges.
·
Effective conflict and dispute
prevention and resolution among water service users and dispensers within the
Board’s area of jurisdiction.
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Must be of age 40 and above
The successful candidate will be
offered the position of Chief Executive Officer on an initial three year
contract and renewable subject to performance.
Remuneration will be base on the
Board’s salary structure directed and issued by the Salaries and Remuneration
Commission.
Other requirements that a successful
candidate will be required to possess are:
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A valid Police Clearance Certificate
(Certificate of good conduct) from directorate of Criminal Investigation;
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A Clearance Certificate by Higher
Educational Loans Board
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A Clearance Certificate by Credit
Reference Bureau
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Certificate of tax compliance from
Kenya Revenue Authority
Rift Valley Water Services Board is
an equal opportunity employer and respects diversity. Without sacrificing merit
people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
If you possess the attributes for the
Chief Executive Officer , please submit your application including your CV,
Remuneration Expectations, day and evening telephone numbers to;
The Chairman,
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P. O. Box 2451-20100
Nakuru
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P. O. Box 2451-20100
Nakuru
OR Hand delivered to the Board Tender
Box on or before 13th March, 2018
Note: Kindly indicate the reference
number of the post you are applying for on top of the envelope.