The Water Services Regulatory Board
(Wasreb) is a statutory body charged with economic and service regulation of
the water services sector.
Wasreb sets rules, standards and
guidelines to ensure that water services are provided in an effective and
efficient manner with a view to protecting consumer interests.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager,
you will provide support in the procurement activities at Wasreb ensuring
compliance with established local laws, company policies and procedures and
internationally recognized procurement procedures
Duties and Responsibilities
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Working closely with the Procurement
Manager, compiling and evaluating tenders in line with the laid established
procedures
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Maintaining a database of approved
suppliers and continually undertaking market surveys and research to facilitate
the update of the approved suppliers list
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Ensuring that Wasreb staff are well
informed of the procurement procedures and that all necessary systems and
documentation are available for their use
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Liaising with all departmental heads
in compiling information that facilitates the development of the procurement
plan
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Processing procurement requests as
per laid down processes and procedures
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Maintaining procurement records in a
manner that facilitates easy follow-up and reference
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Effectively managing
stores/warehouses in a manner that mitigates pilferage and obsolesce
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Facilitating the disposal of obsolete
stocks and equipment as per established procedures
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Maintaining inventory and stock
control records
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Receiving goods and certifying
invoices
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Serving as Secretary to relevant
procurement committee/s
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Any other duties assigned by
management
Requirement for the position;
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A Bachelors degree; Engineering,
Economics and Commerce degree holders will have a definite advantage
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Post graduate Diploma in Supply Chain
Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS)
professional certificate
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Member of Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (KISM) or relevant professional body
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Work experience of at least 3 years
in a busy Procurement department.
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Be a person of high integrity and
meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).
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Desired skills and competencies
include; strong management and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and
ICT skills
Terms & Conditions of Service: This position is Permanent & Pensionable.
Engineer.
Reporting to the Inspectorate Service
Manager, you will provide support in regulation of water service provision
through the development and implementation of technical standards for design,
construction, management, operation and maintenance of water and sewerage
services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Working closely with the Inspectorate
Service Manager, develop and implement technical standards for design,
construction, operation and maintenance of water and sewerage services
facilities and monitor compliance
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Continually review the technical
standards and guidelines to ensure that they remain in compliance with the ever
changing policy and legal framework
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Assess the technical aspects of the
license conditions and the Service Provision Agreements (SPA) and provide the
necessary technical input
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Monitor and evaluate the performance
of water service institutions against the agreed indicators
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Provide inputs in the production of
the annual water sector performance report on technical aspects of performance
of water service institutions.
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Monitor the implementation of Non
Revenue Water reduction plans by Water utilities
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Undertake water sector policy
analysis and prepare relevant policy advisories
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Assess the technical viability of
water service providers and provide technical input as necessary
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Any other duties assigned by
management
Requirement for the position
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Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
with postgraduate qualification in water and waste engineering or equivalent. A
Masters degree in Water and Waste Water Engineering will be an advantage
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Registered with the Engineers Board
of Kenya (EBK), Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Membership and a current
practicing license
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Work experience of at least 3 years
in a busy engineering department; experience in project appraisal, development
of BQs and project management is highly desirable.
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Flexibility to travel throughout the
country
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Be a person of high integrity
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Desired skills and competencies
include; strong management and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and ICT
skills.
Terms & Conditions of Service: This position is Permanent & Pensionable.
Human Resources & Administration
Manager.
Reporting to the Director Corporate
Affairs, you will be responsible for the management of Wasreb’s Human Resource
function in a manner that ensures the development and implementation of
systems, processes and procedures that
facilitate the effective and efficient of management of existing staff and that we can attract and retain the skills required to deliver our mandate.
facilitate the effective and efficient of management of existing staff and that we can attract and retain the skills required to deliver our mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Facilitating the formulation and
continuous review of HR management and administrative policies, procedures and
strategies, ensuring they are aligned to the legal framework that governs the
Authority.
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Developing guidelines for the implementation
of the human resource strategies and policies and building the capacity of line
managers to implement.
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Providing leadership in the
development and continuous review of an effective organizational structure and
annual staff budget that is aligned to the strategic plan
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Working closely with the departmental
heads, leading the recruitment and selection process for approved establishment
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Managing the performance management
process including facilitating the setting and review of performance objectives,
training and development, succession planning and career development
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Implementing terms and conditions of
service including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension
management and all other staff welfare matters
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Managing employee relations within
the Authority including dispute handling and discipline management
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Liaising with relevant government
ministries and commissions on all HR matters and advising management on changes
affecting/impacting the management of staff
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Providing technical assistance/advisory
support to the HR functions of the organizations that we regulate as and when
required.
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Maintaining up-to-date staff records
including leave, assessments, contracts, etc as required by the Employment Act
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Coordinating the administrative functions
i.e. transport, logistics, office services among others in an efficient and
cost effective manner.
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Preparing and submitting periodic
reports to the various stakeholders as necessary
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Performing any duties assigned by
management.
Requirement for the position
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A Masters Degree in Human Resource
Management/Development or related field from a recognized institution.
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Bachelors Degree in Human Resource
Management or related field
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Membership of the Institute of Human
Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing.
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Work experience of at least 8 years
with 4 years in senior management in a busy Human Resource department.
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Experience of streamlining policies
and procedures as well as change management
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Flexibility to travel throughout the
country
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Be a person of high integrity and
meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).
·
Desired skills and competencies
include: strong management and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and
ICT skills.
Terms & Conditions of Service: This position is Permanent & Pensionable.
How to Apply:
Your application should include a
cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the position,
a detailed up-to-date CV, photocopies of relevant certificates, testimonials
and Chapter 6 requirements, current and expected remuneration package, names,
telephone number and email addresses of three professional referees and your
e-mail address and telephone number.
Applications must be addressed to the
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Service Regulatory Board
and sent via email to
recruitments@wasreb.go.ke
with only ‘HR & ADMIN MANAGER’ as
the subject line.
Closing date: Friday 23rd October,
2015 at 5.00 pm
Wasreb is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
