Lake Victoria North Water Services Board was
established under the Water Act 2002, as part of the reforms in the water
sector.
The Board is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction as authorized by the Licence.
The Board seeks to recruit self driven and result oriented candidates to fill the following positions:
LVNWSB/P9/2011
Water Services Provision Manager The Board is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction as authorized by the Licence.
The Board seeks to recruit self driven and result oriented candidates to fill the following positions:
LVNWSB/P9/2011
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of water services provision of the Board.
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Water Service Provision Manager will be responsible for:
- Preparation
and implementation of the investment of the Water Service Provider’s
management strategy;
- Preparation
of proposals to donors for funding for Water Service Provider based
projects;
- Supervising
and monitoring of Water Service Provider;
- Developing
and regulating small scale service providers in periurban Rural and
Informal settings;
- Monitoring
of Service Provision Agreements;
- Developing
and promoting sustainable and viable water providers in urban and rural
schemes with a view to clustering;
- Coordination
of community and rural water and sanitation schemes in liaison with
relevant stakeholders;
- Assist
in the preparation of work plans and Budgets; and,
- Monitor
operations and maintenance activities of Water Service Providers
Requirements for the position
- Must
have a Bsc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
- Have
at least 5 years experience in a busy utility organization, 2 years of
which must have served in a senior management position
- Have
knowledge in operations and maintenance of water and sewerage utilities
- Monitoring
and evaluation skills
- Proven
and demonstrated leadership, managerial and administrative skills
- Effective
interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
- Ability
to work under strict deadlines.
- A
registered engineer with ERB and a corporate membership of IEK will be an
added advantage.
LVNWSB/P10/2011
Water Service Provision Officer
Reporting to Manager Water Service Provision, the position will be responsible for:
Water Service Provision Officer
Reporting to Manager Water Service Provision, the position will be responsible for:
- Assisting
in supervising and monitoring water service providers;
- Assisting
in developing and regulating small scale water service water providers in
peri-urban and informal settlements;
- Promoting
sustainable and viable water service providers in urban and rural schemes;
- Coordinating
community and rural water and sanitation programmes in liaison with
relevant stakeholders;
- Monitoring
operations and maintenance of the activities of water services providers;
- Coordinating
implementation of sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion and education;
- Carrying
out of assessments and post-implementation monitoring;
- Ensuring
appropriate design, construction and implementation of WASH hardware
according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of
WASH equipment; and,
- Developing
and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene
promotion and training.
Requirements for the position
- Have
a University Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering from a
recognized Institution with a minimum of 3 years experience;
or
- Higher
National Development in Water Engineering with 5 years experience;
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must
be computer literate and is familiar with standard computer applications;
and,
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
LVNWSB/P11/2011
Internal Audit Officer
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the position will be responsible for:
Internal Audit Officer
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the position will be responsible for:
- Performing
risk assessments, contribute to the preparation of annual audit plan and
audit programmes;
- Testing
and appraising effectiveness and efficiency of the application of
financial, HR and other operating controls;
- Conducting
audits of all operations and systems as detailed in the audit plan;
- Conducting
compliance reviews of organization processes/records to ensure compliance
with government, Board and donor requirements;
- Preparing
audit reports and recommendations for improvements to the management;
- Following
up on implementation of audit recommendations;
- Undertaking
special audit investigations as may be required from time to time;
- Assessing
the relevance, reliability, integrity, timeliness and adequacy of
programmes and financial information.
Requirements for the Position
- Bachelors
degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA
Finalist
- CIA
and CISA qualification is an added advantage
- 3
years experience in accounting/audit department in a busy environment with
at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Excellent
interpersonal, management and communication skills;
- Excellent
organization skills and highly confidential;
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications; and
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Registration
with respective professional bodies will be an advantage.
LVNWSB/P12/2011
Human Resource Officer
Reporting to Human Resource Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Human Resource Officer
Reporting to Human Resource Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing
support in the formulation and implementing of Human Resource strategies
and policies in line with overall policies and guidelines.
- Providing
administrative guidance and management of office services and assets.
- Coordinating
the preparation of tools for monitoring staff performance and reporting on
the same
- Contribute
to LVNWSB’s training and staff welfare policies, strategy, plans and
budgets;
- Coordinating
LVNWSB’s training plans according to the Training Needs Analysis and
identifying development solutions;
- Providing
support in the recruitment, induction, staff appraisal e.t.c. process;
Requirements for the position
- Be
a holder of a degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university;
- Must
have a diploma in HRM;
- Have
3 years experience working in Human Resources Department in a large
organization/busy environment;
- Should
be knowledgeable of Labour Laws; and,
- Be
a team player and have strong interpersonal, employee relations and
management skills.
If you meet the requirements, please send your
application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional
certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, remuneration and
telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the
undersigned on or before 2nd September 2011.
To:
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673 -50100
Kakamega
E-mail: info@lvnwsb.go.ke
Website: www.lvnwsb.go.ke
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only short listed candidates shall be notified.
LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.
Women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
To:
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673 -50100
Kakamega
E-mail: info@lvnwsb.go.ke
Website: www.lvnwsb.go.ke
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only short listed candidates shall be notified.
LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.
Women and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
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