Job summary
- To fulfill this mandate, MEWASSCO is seeking to recruit a
motivated, qualified, experienced, self- driven professional and
results-oriented visionary leader with a strong commitment to MEWASSCO’s
mandate to fill the role of the Managing Director. The Managing Director
will be the Company’s accounting officer overseeing the day to day
implementation of the Company’s Mandate, is the principal Company
spokesperson, executes and communicates the Board’s strategies and
decisions. The Managing Director is tasked with reporting to the Board of
Directors, and the successful candidate is expected to implement the
Company’s Strategic Vision and Mandate.
- As the Vision bearer, the Managing Director shall lead, co-
ordinate and motivate the staff of MEWASSCO, be innovative and spearhead
the Company’s change management while ensuring operational efficiency,
service delivery and performance. Working with the Board, the Managing
Director shall be the face of the Company, collaborate, engage and network
with various stakeholders and mobilize resources while demonstrating
prudent resource and project management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the water companies’ management team and shall be
responsible for the day to day operations of the company;
- Develop and recommend to the Board the long- term strategy,
Corporate plans, performance management, and establish appropriate
internal monitoring and control
- systems and procedures to support the achievement of the
Company’s Mandate;
- Prepare and recommends annual budgets to the Board for
approval and ensure prudent utilization of Company resources as per
guidelines provided by the Government while ensuring accurate and timely
audits;
- Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws,
regulations and procedures;
- Build and manage relationships with Key stakeholders to
mobilize resources for the Company and develop strategies to increase
funding to meet the objectives of the Company;
- Represents the Company at national and international
stakeholder forums, including government bodies, donors and the community;
- Coordinate and prepare business-related proposals, projects,
reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
- Coordinate the Company’s development programs, project
formulation, funding implementation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation
- Identify and source for suitable development partners and
beneficiaries for collaboration;
- Establish internal monitoring and controls systems and
procedures in line with the Company’s guidelines and best practice;
- Ensure regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board
on key financial, technical and administrative matters;
- Provide leadership to Management and be a link between the
Board and Management;
- Develop and institutionalize an effective performance
management culture and ensure the Company has an effective performance
management system;
- Maintain a conducive work environment for attracting talent,
retaining and motivating employees and foster a corporate culture that
promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship and high
performance;
- Initiating training and sensitization programmes for employees
and water users;
- Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical
practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya;
- Leading a cultural transformation and organizational
restructuring to position the utility as a leader in the water sector;
- Driving Business automation to leverage on technology and
improve on operational efficiency, effectiveness and business growth.
- Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for appointment persons shall meet the
following requirements:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree from a university
recognized in Kenya in the following backgrounds: Civil Engineering, Water
Engineering, Business Management, Finance, Development Studies, Economics,
Law or equivalent qualifications;
- A postgraduate qualification shall be an added advantage;
- Must have a relevant Professional qualification, membership to
a professional body where applicable and must be in good standing;
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience, five
(5) of which must be in a senior management position;
- Must be versed with water sector reforms and operations in
Kenya;
- Competency in Management information systems relevant to the
water sector;
- Have demonstrated high leadership and management capability;
- Must be a dedicated person of integrity and proven track
record;
- Excellent communications skills;
- Must fulfill the leadership and integrity criteria under the
Constitution Chapter 6 and attach the following documents not older than
12 months at the date of submission:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal
investigations (DCI)
- Clearance Certificate from accredited Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA)
- Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission (EACC)
Skills and Competencies
- Possess analytical, planning and leadership skills;
- Strategic and innovative thinking;
- Ability to prepare and present briefs under pressure and meet
tight deadlines;
- Be digital literate and conversant with computer online and
platform applications;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills including
report writing;
- Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and competence in
the work performance;
- Possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- Resource mobilization skills; and
- Have good interpersonal, negotiations and high leadership
qualities.
How To Apply
Interested qualified candidates should submit their
Application packages in a sealed envelope clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR
THE POSITION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR IN MEWASSCO – JOB REF: MEWASSCO/MD/001/2024” which
should include cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) including names of three
referees and their full contacts, certified copies of academic testimonials,
professional certificates, proof of work experience/ recommendations from
previous and current employer, national identity card, and two (2) colored
passport size photos. The application should reach the above address on or
before Friday, 29th March, 2024 at 5:00 pm
All applications should be sent by post or courier
addressed and delivered to:
The Chairperson, Board of Directors,
Meru Water and Sewerage Services Company Limited,
P.O. Box 859- 60200,
Meru
Located along Kinoru Stadium Road