Internal Audit & Risk Management
Job Description
Reports to: CEO and Audit and Risk Management
Committee of the Board
Key Duties And
Responsibilities
Minimum
Qualifications
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualification
Job Description
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was
established in March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002
as a State Corporation. The mandate of the Board is to ensure efficient and
economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of
jurisdiction. The Board seeks to recruit experienced and dynamic professionals
to fill the above management positions within its establishment.
Key Duties And
Responsibilities
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Reviewing the reliability and integrity of
financial and operating information systems.
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Reviewing the systems established to ensure
compliance with the policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulation.
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Reviewing the means of safeguarding assets and
as appropriate, verifying the existence of such assets.
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Appraising the effectiveness and efficiency
with which resources are employed.
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Reviewing operations or programmes to
ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals.
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Developing and reviewing audit manuals and
audit plans.
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Carry out management audits
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Ensuring efficient use of company assets and
ascertain the accounting for the assets to safeguard against the risk or loss.
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Conducting special reviews as, from time to
time be requested by the Chief Executive Officer, the Audit Committee or the
Board of Directors.
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Coordinating audit activities with the
independent audit firms that may be engaged from time to time to conduct annual
audits
Minimum
Qualifications
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A degree from a recognized university in a
business related field
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Masters degree is in Finance, management
administration and related field.
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Professional qualifications in accounting such
as CPA, CA, ACCA, and/or CISA
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Registered member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and Institute of Internal Auditors
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Experience and familiarity with computer based
accounting and use of computer aided auditing techniques (CAATs)
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Minimum of 10 years’ audit working experience
in a reputable organization five (5) years of which must be at a senior
management position in the public sector.
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Computer literacy and familiarity with
standard office computer applications
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Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills
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Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
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Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of
the Constitution on integrity and leadership.
Please attach copies of compliance
certificates from KRA, EACC, HELB, CRB and Certificate of Good Conduct from the
CID ·
Terms of Employment ·
·
The above appointments will be for three (3)
years renewable contract.
Chief Manager Technical Services
Job Description
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was
established in March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002
as a State Corporation. The mandate of the Board is to ensure efficient and
economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of
jurisdiction. The Board seeks to recruit experienced and dynamic professionals
to fill the above management positions within its establishment.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Key Duties And Responsibilities:
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Directing, co-coordinating, controlling and
managing the Board’s technical operations and ensuring good maintenance of
infrastructure for quality water and sewerage services.
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Overseeing the planning, designing and
monitoring of construction works.
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Carrying out effective consultation with all
key stakeholders at the conceptual and planning stages.
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Developing or adopting technical standards for
incorporation into service agreements with Water Service Providers.
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Ensuring proper management of assets. ·
Developing concepts and project proposal for mobilization of resources.
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Developing departmental strategies, policies
and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Board’s objectives. 9 Developing
monitoring and evaluation framework for the projects
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Training, development and motivation of the
departmental staff.
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Ensuring that the needs of customers are
effectively met.
Minimum Qualification
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Has to possess a degree in Civil Engineering
from an EBK accredited university.
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Registered engineer.
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Masters degree in Management, civil
engineering or related field
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At least 10 years relevant work experience in
managing water and sewerage related services, five (5) years of which must be
at a senior management position in the public sector.
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Computer literacy and proficiency with
standard office and Engineering computer applications (Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Water CAD, Civil 3D, Sewer CAD and AutoCAD).
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Good communication skills as well as
interpersonal skills.
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Knowledge of the Water Sector structure in
Kenya
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Familiarity with donor funded projects
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Extensive experience in managing, planning,
designing and construction of large civil works and managing contractors.
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Experience in preparing strategic plans and
plans of operations together with developing quality performance indicators
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Experience working with multidisciplinary
teams, and liaising with various stakeholders
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Familiarity with water sector reforms and
their immediate and long term requirements
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Excellent project management skills
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Excellent team leadership skills and people
management skills
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Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of
the Constitution on integrity and leadership. Please attach copies of
compliance certificates from KRA, EACC, HELB, CRB and Certificate of Good Conduct
from the CID.
Terms of Employment
·
The above appointments will be for three (3)
years renewable contract.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants should send their resume
and applications with relevant copies of academic and professional
qualifications, email address, day time mobile and names of three (3) referees
to reach the undersigned before or on 20th April, 2018. ·
Chief
Executive Officer
LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD
P.O. BOX 673 – 50100 KAKAMEGA
LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD
P.O. BOX 673 – 50100 KAKAMEGA
LVNIVSB is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.