Nakuru
Water and Sanitation Services Company (NAWASSCO), a water service provider
within Nakuru Municipality seeks to fill the following vacant positions, under
the “Nakuru County Sanitation Program” (NCSP) on contract basis as specified
under each position.
Project Manager
Reporting to the Resident Project Co-ordinator the Project Manager will be responsible for;
- Liaising with
the Resident Project Co-ordinator to put in place strategies and ensures
effective implementation of sanitation projects
- Overseeing the
implementation of NAWASSCO’s sanitation programmes and manage project
budget.
- Designing and
implementing a monitoring and evaluation systems for all programmes under
the project
- Evaluate all key
project deliverables, as well as final product to ensure traceability of
requirements, high quality and client acceptance.
- Responsible for
formal sign off on all project deliverables; this will often include
coordinating input and involvement from the account director and client.
- Communicate
progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and other key project
metrics to clients and team members.
- Where project
control is in jeopardy, create contingency plans with appropriate input
from key team members (including the account director) and implement a
revised project schedule, scope or budget in a timely manner.
- Define skill
sets (competencies) required for the project based on project
specifications and requirements.
- Track and report
weekly on percent complete, budget burn, earned value, slippage, project
effort and duration to complete and other key project metrics.
- Developing and
maintaining effective relationships with donors, partners and relevant
stakeholders.
- Providing
capacity building support and guidance for staff and relevant partners to
facilitate implementation of planned activities
- Collaborating
with other departments on tracking project expenditure and ensure budgets
are followed and relevant procedures followed in the allocation and use of
program/project funds.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Bachelors
degree in Development Studies, Social Work or other related subject
- Post Graduate
Diploma/ Diploma in Project Management.
- 5 years
experience working in on community based hygiene and sanitation projects
in an NGO/ commercial setting.
- Experience and
skills in project management with emphasis on low-income areas.
- Experience in
proposal and report writing.
- Ability to
communicate at all levels and work in a multi-functional team.
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work
well in partnerships involving a wide variety of organizations and
businesses;
- Strong personal
initiative, problem solving skills, creativity, and ability to work
independently and as a member of a team;
- Ability to
manage several projects/tasks at the same time; Collaborative, and
flexible work style
Contract
Period:
3.5 Years (Fixed Term)
Communications Specialist
Communications Specialist
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for;
- Improving public
understanding of the challenges in sanitation and their solutions.
- Manage internal
and external communications output.
- Development of comprehensive
outreach plans for the project’s ongoing and future activities;
- Reviewing,
editing and/or writing communication materials for the project.
- Prepare
strategic communication plan for company.
- Work with
management to publish timely project information, such as memos and
directives.
- Ensure
communication strategy is consistent and reflects the project’s strategic
vision.
- Measure and
present results of communication efforts.
- Adjust
communication plan as needed.
- Refine core
messaging to ensure consistency in all aspects of communication including
development, organizing and education.
- Ensure
consistent framing of messages.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years
work experience in media, journalism, communications, public relations or
other related field.
- Affinity and
understanding of Low Income Areas/Communities and dynamics.
- Proven track
record of delivering highly effective communications, including message
development, communications planning and tailoring/targeting
communications for different audiences.
- Outstanding
written and verbal communications skills with ability to articulate and
communicate complex issues across disciplines and audiences;
- Understanding of
current and emerging issues in sanitation;
- Strong
networking and relationship-building skills;
- Ability to work
well in partnerships involving a wide variety of organizations and
businesses;
- Strong personal
initiative, problem solving skills, creativity, and ability to work
independently and as a member of a team;
- Experience in
report-writing;
- Experience in
proposal and report writing.
- Ability to
communicate at all levels and work in a multi-functional team.
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision.
Contract
Period:
3 Years (Fixed Term)
Driver
Reporting to the Project Manager the Driver will be responsible for;
- Driving the
project vehicle as approved
- Keeping track of
service schedule, insurances and report when service is due
- Ensuring the
vehicle is clean and operational at all time
- Reporting any
accidents and breakdowns immediately
- Delivering and
collecting goods and messages as required,
- Transporting
staff and visitors as approved.
- Ensuring the
vehicle is in good working condition, report any defects.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience:
- KCSE D
- Valid and clean
driving license
- Certificate of
good conduct
- At least three
years driving ( Accident free)
- Basic mechanical
training
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills,
- Ability to work
under pressure.
- Good knowledge
of Nakuru Town and its environs
Contract
Period:
3.5 Years (Fixed Term)
Internal Audit Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for;
- Directing audit
staff in the planning, organizing, directing and monitoring of Internal
Audit operations, including assisting in hiring, training and evaluating
staff; and taking corrective actions to address performance problems.
- Directing the
identification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas and
oversees the development of the annual Audit Plan.
- Directing the
overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and
defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence and
documenting client processes and procedures.
- Directing the
audit staff in conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and
administering surveys, composing summary memos and preparing working
papers.
- Directing the
audit staff in the identification, development and documentation of audit
issues and recommendations.
- Communicating
the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral
presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
- Developing and
maintaining productive client, staff, management, and Board relationships
through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Representing
Internal Audit at management and Board meetings and with external
organizations.
- Performing
related work as assigned by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s
degree in accounting.
- CPA K.
- 8 years of
full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or
program evaluation.
- Extensive
knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting
principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business
practices.
- Considerable
knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal
Auditors.
- Knowledge of
management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
- Considerable
knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
- Considerable
skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
- Skill in
collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems,
and drawing logical conclusions.
- Extensive skill
in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under
pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Considerable
skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Skill in using a
computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to
prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
- Considerable
skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active
listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
- Ability to
establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers,
staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional
team environment.
- Experience in
industry auditing and in supervising and conducting audits in Information
Systems and other areas pertinent to the industry.
Contract
Period:
3 Years (Renewable)
GIS Analyst
Reporting to the IT/Systems Administrator, the GIS Analyst will be responsible for;
- Develop and
maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Establish data
collection, validation, updating and archiving procedures
- Assess,
conceptualize and facilitate the utilization of the GIS in daily
operations (O&M) and (supporting) decision making by the management
team
- Creation of new
and/or refinement of existing thematic layers
- Training of
staff to collect prioritized asset geo- and attribute data
- Validation and
processing of geo- and attribute data
- Conduct spatial
and quantitative analyses in relation to: asset management e.g. spatial
analyses of leakage/sewer blockage numbers, locations and underlying
causes and asset development e.g. bills of quantities for network
expansions and/or rehabilitation works
- Develop overlays
of the water distribution and sewer network in Google Maps (or satellite
imagery with the Nakuru Municipal Council) to support the O&M team in
planning and executing asset management (repairs) and development
(construction) activities.
- Liaise with NMC
in publishing updated information for selected layers in the public domain
through NakInfo
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree
Geography, Engineering, Environmental and/or Spatial Planning
- Two (2) years
work experience
- Good command of
fourth generation languages (4GL) and object-orientated programming
- Good knowledge
of RDMS e.g. Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server etc.
- Experience with
ArcGIS 9.2 + extensions
- GIS track
record, including proficiency with standard GIS applications and data
layers
- Good Knowledge
of data issues, awareness of different coordinates systems
- Digital
cartographic and map production skill and use of Spatial Analyst extension
- Experience with
AutoCAD
- Ability to
develop and maintain data bases
- Contract Terms:
Permanent & Pensionable
An
attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities will be
negotiated with the right candidate.
If you belief that you possess the attributes for any of the above positions, please submit your written application, CV, copies of certificates & testimonials, your current and expected remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers to:
The Managing Director,
Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited,
P.O. Box 16314-20100,
Nakuru.
To reach him not later than Wednesday 19th June 2013
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NAWASSCO is an equal opportunity Employer.
Women
and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
