“Procurement
of Technical Assistances to assist in the implementation of the Rural Water and
Sanitation Service Program (RWSS) in the NWSB Region under the Kenya Water
Service Board Support Programme (KWSBSP)”
Northern Water Services Board (NWSB) under the KWSBSP acquired a grant from the African Development Bank (ADB) for the purpose of improving NWSB’s institutional capacity to develop sustainable RWSS services for the Region.
The objective of the project is to improve water supply and sanitation services
in urban, peri-urban and rural communities within the service area of the
Northern Water Services Board (NWSB).Northern Water Services Board (NWSB) under the KWSBSP acquired a grant from the African Development Bank (ADB) for the purpose of improving NWSB’s institutional capacity to develop sustainable RWSS services for the Region.
The Board requires the services of reputable experts to provide the services of a highly skilled and experienced RWSS Technical Assistant Team comprising of a Project Manager, Water and Sanitation Engineer, and an accountant to assist NWSB to achieve the above objectives.
Interested individuals must provide relevant information as follows:
Project Manager
1 Post
NWSB-ADB-1/12
The holder of the position will be reporting to the Program Coordinator and will be responsible for the actual execution of the project and supervision of a team of staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to assist in the overall day to day running of the ADB Program.
The specific duties and responsibilities of this position will include:
- Directing,
co-coordinating, controlling and managing the programme’s operations
- Overseeing the
planning, implementation and monitoring of the programme activities
- Carrying out
effective consultation with all key stakeholders at all stages of
implementation of the programme.
- Developing the
programme’s strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of
overall objective and specific objectives of the programme.
- Other related
duties allocated by the Program Coordinator.
Job
Requirements include ;
- Bachelors Degree
in Social Sciences, a Masters Degree in Development studies will be an
added advantage.
- 3 years work
experience with the water sector in public or Non-Profit organization
- Good
organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to
communicate in local language will be an added advantage
Water and Sanitation Engineer
1 Post
NWSB-ADB-2/12
Job Responsibilities:
1 Post
NWSB-ADB-2/12
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinating all
technical aspects within the program.
- Ensuring design
construction and maintenance standards are adhered to the maintained
- Coordination of
Boards strategic and Business plans for development of investments and
infrastructure in the Board area.
- Development and
promotion of in use information technology in the institution.
- Design and
development of appropriate and cost effective models for water
appropriation, storage, purification and distribution.
- Design and
development of strategies to reduce Unaccounted for Water (UFW) achieve
desired operational efficiency and improve.
- Promoting,
developing and contracting sustainable and viable water service delivery
in urban and rural schemes constructed by the Board.
- Supervising and
monitoring urban and rural water service providers.
- Preparing,
executing and enforcing compliance to Water & Sanitation Service
agreements.
- Contribute to
the preparation of the Boards statutory and other reports required by
Government or development partners
Job
Requirements:
The successful candidate should be an experienced Engineer and must have:
The successful candidate should be an experienced Engineer and must have:
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Water or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution. A post
graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
- Registration
with Engineer’s Registration Board and Membership of the Institute of
Engineers of Kenya or relevant professional body will be an added
advantage
- A minimum of 3
years experience in water and sewerage design, development and management.
- A sound
understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya.
- Experience and
demonstrable skills in management and administration.
- Relevant
Information & Communication Technology skills.
Project Accountant
NWSB-ADB-3/12
Job Responsibilities:
NWSB-ADB-3/12
Job Responsibilities:
- Formulation and
implementation of sound financial policies, strategies and systems.
- Managing all the
Board’s internal and external financial reporting, budgeting and
forecasting requirements.
- Overseeing the
production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial
management accounts, and other reports.
- Implementing
financial and accounting systems
- Ensuring
adequate controls that support the Board’s financial operational
efficiency and compliance.
- Procurement and
distribution of the Board’s office equipment, services and assets.
- Monthly and
quarterly reports on on-going assignments
Job
Requirements:
The successful candidate must have:
The successful candidate must have:
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration or other relevant field.
- Certified Public
Accountant CPA II.
- Minimum 3 years
experience of which 2 years should have been in a senior position in a
large and busy organization.
- Knowledge or
government and donor financial reporting
- Demonstrable
administrative and managerial capability in work performance and results
- Good
communications and leadership skills
- Relevant
Information & Communication Technology skills
Northern
Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and this advertisement is
open to all eligible experts, irrespective of gender.
These positions are on a one-year contract, to be renewed subject to performance requirements.
Please send your applications including cv, e-mail and other contact details latest by Friday, the 30th March, 2012 to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board, Maji House, Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa, Kenya.
These positions are on a one-year contract, to be renewed subject to performance requirements.
Please send your applications including cv, e-mail and other contact details latest by Friday, the 30th March, 2012 to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board, Maji House, Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa, Kenya.