Director, Water and Sanitation
Duties and
Responsibilities
Reporting to the
Chief Officer, The Director will be responsible for the following;
Developing,
implementing and evaluating Strategic plans, workplans, program of activities
and projects in collaboration with other Departments and Stakeholders.
Development
and review of Water and Sanitation County Master Plansand identification of
water and sanitation projects;
Initiate
innovation, drawing on the latest research of new technologies for sustainable
development and management of water;
Manage
human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
Manage contracts and construction of Water and Sewerage Works undertaken directly or by contractors.
Organizing,
directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the directorate.
Interpreting
and applying National and County Laws and other related statues in the
department in line with the County goals and objectives.
Developing
appropriate policies, legal and Institutional frameworks for implementation on
Water, Energy and Sanitation.
Approve
annual work plans and financial budgets for the Directorate. Ensuring strict
compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
Coordinating
production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant information and
maintain linkages with other Departments of the County;
Performing
other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.
Requirements for
appointment
For appointment
to this grade, an officer must;
Be
holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil
Engineering from a recognized Institution.
Be
a holder of a master’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a
recognized Institution as an added advantage.
Be
registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good
standing.
Be
a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
Must
have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent
program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will
be an added advantage;
Have
relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a senior
Public Service or the private sector.
Knowledge
in Computer Aided Designs;
Be
conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
Satisfy
the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Key Competencies and
Skills
Strong
Strategic leadership skills
Strong
communication and reporting Skills
Ability
to work and lead teams
Strong
negotiation skills
Strong
Effective problem-solving skills
Strong
interpersonal and mentoring skill
How To Apply
