Establishment
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB) is one of the
eight Water Services Boards established under the Water Sector Reforms
Programme through the Water Act 2002 for the purpose of bringing about
efficiency and sustainability in the provision of water supply and sanitation
services in the country.
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board covers seven counties including the entire Western Province and parts of the Rift Valley Province.
Geographically, this translates to about 14,000 square
kilometers, with an estimated population of about 7,000,000 people.
Lake Victoria North 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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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
Lake Victoria North 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/Qualifications
- Must
have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or related discipline from
a recognized university and be a registered member of ERB or relevant
professional body where applicable;
- A
Masters degree in Engineering or Water Sciences, or Business
Management/Administration will be an added advantage;
- Should
have at least ten (10) years of experience in a Water and Sanitation Sector,
and at least 5 years in Senior Management position;
- Should
have undergone a Corporate Governance/Leadership Course in a recognized
institution;
- Should
have experience of implementing donor funded projects;
- Should
have track history of integrity, creativity, innovation, self drive and
result orientation.
- Should
have exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills with capacity
to engage with local, regional and international organizations:
- Should
have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong
interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team capacities and high
professional ethical standing.
- Should
be self driven and capable of working under minimum supervision;
Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their sealed
applications by Registered post or Courier services clearly marked “Application
for Chief Executive Officer, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board”
attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates and
testimonials, stating their current position, remuneration and telephone
contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned on
or before 30th August, 2012.
To:
The Chairman
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega
Email: ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega
Email: ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke
*Important Notice: Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to
automatic disqualification
LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of
gender and culture.