Government Jobs in Kenya - NWSB

Northern Water Services Board (NWSB), a state corporation under the ministry of environment water and natural resources invites applicants for the following position:
 
Clerical Officer
Ref: NWSB/03/2014
1 Position

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager the clerical officer will be responsible for general clerical duties.
 
Specific duties and Responsibilities:
  • Filing, dispatch, record keeping and file movement
  • Data compilation
  • Preparation of payments, leave and medical records
Qualifications/key competences
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- or its approved equivalent
  • Must have working experience of at least 2 years
  • Be Computer literate
  • Have ability and skills in record keeping
  • Certificate in Business Studies will be an added advantage

Internal Auditor
Ref: NWSB/02/2014
1 Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the Audit function of the Board

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Control and Coordination of the Audit Section and maintenance of high audit standards within the Board
  • Preparation and supervision of Audit programme for financial, operational and management audits
  • Preparation of timely financial audit reports
  • Making recommendation on cost effective controls adoption
  • Ensure compliance with the laid down policies, procedures and regulations
Qualifications / Key Competences:
  • A Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Audit option) or Business Administration and CPA (K)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy audit office preferably in the public sector or a large private enterprise
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of planning and organization skills
  • Person of high integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and meet deadlines
  • Be familiar with Kenya Government policies and its procurement and financial procedures
  • Computer literacy

Sociologist
Ref: NWSB/01/2014
1 Position
 
The Sociologist reports to Technical Manager, Rural Water and Sanitation Services (RWSS) under the technical services manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities


  • Preparation of proposals on community water projects that require funding
  • Carryout socio-economic surveys / impact assessment
  • Mobilization of communities to form community water service providers
  • Identify capacity building needs for community based water service providers
Qualifications / Key Competences
  • Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, or Community Development or Development studies from a recognized University. A Masters Degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
  • Experience in community mobilization using relevant tools like Community Project Cycle and Participatory Rural Appraisal methods
  • Professional competency in work performance in Government, Middle level NGO in the development of water and sanitation services
  • Team player with relevant communication and computer skills
How to Apply:
 
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees to:
 
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House - Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa - Kenya.
 
E-mail: info@nwsb.go.ke, northernwsb@yahoo.com
 
To be received not later than 1st October 2014 by close of business
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 

Northern Water Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply