Coast Water Services Board (CWSB) was
established under the State Corporations Act, Chapter 446 of the Laws of Kenya
vide Legal Notice No. 1328 of 27th February, 2004.
The core mandate of the Board as given under clause 53(1) of the Water Act 2002 is that as a Licensee, ¡t will be responsible for mandate efficient and economical provision of water services authorized by the license issued by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).
Coast Water Services Board is seeking to recruit a suitable self driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer.
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 mandate and aspirations as may be
outlined in the performance targets and strategic plan.The core mandate of the Board as given under clause 53(1) of the Water Act 2002 is that as a Licensee, ¡t will be responsible for mandate efficient and economical provision of water services authorized by the license issued by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB).
Coast Water Services Board is seeking to recruit a suitable self driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to fill the position of the Chief Executive Officer.
Job Profile
- Carrying
out day-to-day business of the Board to ensure that departments, sections
and units conform to the overall operations plans and performance targets.
- Providing
overall leadership and overall administration of the operations of the
Coast Water Services Board under the guidance of the Board.
- Developing
short term corporate strategies, for Board of Directors approval, for
effective implementation of the strategies stipulated in the Board’s
Strategic Plan;
- Managing
internal multidisciplinary teams and external parties to ensure set
objectives are achieved.
- Developing
performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance
therewith by water Service Providers.
- Promoting
Board’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders
and partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the
Board’s area of jurisdiction;
- Developing
networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor
collaboration, fund raising and project development within the Board’s
area of jurisdiction.
- Advising
the Board of Directors on expansion of business operations, investment
planning and sustainable development of water service facilities.
- Directing
and coordinating the Board’s operations and administration so as to ensure
that the various organs of the Board operate in conformity with the
overall operational plans and performance targets;
- Advising
the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Board and also
on the objectives and policies while eliminating any form of risks which
would affect the smooth management of the organization.
- Ensuring
compliance with Government’s policy and regulatory guidelines and
directives.
Requirements
- Must
have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Water Sciences, Economics or
Management from a recognized Institution and be a registered member of the
relevant professional body where applicable;
- Must
have a Masters degree in Engineering or Water Sciences, or Business
Management / Administration;
- Should
have at least ten (1 0) years of experience in a commercial establishment,
preferably in the Water and Sanitation Sector, and at least 5 years in
Management Position;
- Should
have undergone a Co-operate Governance Course in a recognized institution;
- Demonstrate
familiarity with donor funded projects and water sector programmes
implementation;
- Familiarity
with reform programs and commercial or public sector settings and vision
2030 aspirations
- Track
history of integrity, creativity, innovation, self drive and result orientation.
- Exceptional
visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity to engage with
local, regional and international organizations:
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical,
organizational and team capacities and high professional ethical standing.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrate
leadership, managerial, organizational and administrative skills;
- Proven
experience in mobilization of development and operational funds
- Self
driven and capable of working under minimum supervision.
- Sound
knowledge and application of public finance management and public
procurement and disposal laws/procedures;
- Good
knowledge of water sector reforms in Kenya;
- Competency
in computer application skills;
- Understanding
of the cross cutting issues in the Board’s area of jurisdiction and unique
challenges faced by Non Governmental organizations (CBOs) especially in
capacity building;
- Effective
conflict and dispute prevention and resolution among water service users
and dispensers within the Board’s area of jurisdictions.
Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their sealed applications by Registered post or Courier services clearly marked “Application for Chief Executive Officer, Coast Water Services Board” on or before 21st October, 2011 to the contact below, enclosing the following: Certified copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials, A detailed CV giving details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and remuneration and Names and contacts of three (3) referees
The Chairman,
Coast Water Services Board,
P.O. Box 90417-80100,
Mikindani Street, Off Nkurumah Road,
Mombasa
* Important Notice: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
This advertisement can also be obtained at www.cwsb.go.ke orwww.water.go.ke
Interested and qualified candidates should send their sealed applications by Registered post or Courier services clearly marked “Application for Chief Executive Officer, Coast Water Services Board” on or before 21st October, 2011 to the contact below, enclosing the following: Certified copies of academic certificates, professional certificates and testimonials, A detailed CV giving details of telephone contacts, email address, current position and remuneration and Names and contacts of three (3) referees
The Chairman,
Coast Water Services Board,
P.O. Box 90417-80100,
Mikindani Street, Off Nkurumah Road,
Mombasa
* Important Notice: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
This advertisement can also be obtained at www.cwsb.go.ke orwww.water.go.ke
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