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 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
- 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 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 from a recognized university
- A Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Must be a registered member of ERB and with an
annual practicing licence. And a corporate member of IEK
- Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience
in the management of Water and sanitation services which includes
planning, designing, implementation and monitoring, and served in a
position of senior management for a period of at least five years.
- Should have undergone a Corporate
Governance/Leadership Course in a recognized institution;
- Proficiency in information communication
technology.
- Experience in contract management, good
administrative and leadership skills.
- Should have track history of creativity,
innovation, self-drive and result oriented.
- 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.
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of
the Constitution on integrity and leadership. Please attach copies of
compliance certificates from KRA, EACC and HELB, Certificate of Good
Conduct from the CID.
2. Recruitment of the Corporation Secretary
As per the new Mwongozo guidelines,
it’s a requirement for the Board to have Corporation secretary running the
affairs, offer advisory and be the secretary to the Board of Directors’
meetings.
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 Corporation Secretary
Key Responsibilities
The roles of the Corporation
Secretary will include:
(a) Provide guidance to the Board on
their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
(b) Assist the Board in carrying out
the following:
- Board induction training
- Updating the Board and Committee charters
- Preparation of Board work plans
- Board evaluation
- Governance audit
- Implementation of the code of conduct and
ethics
(c) Ensure the timely preparation and
circulation of Board and Committee papers.
(d) Ensure timely circulation of
Board and Committee Minutes
(e) Be the custodian of the Seal of
the organization and account to the Board for its use
(f) Maintain and update the register
of conflicts of interest
(g) Ensure that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization
(h) Facilitate effective
communication between the organization and the shareholders
(i) Ensure that annual returns are
promptly filed with the relevant authorities
(j) Except in exceptional
circumstances, ensure that Board and Committee papers are circulated in advance
of any meeting.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Holder of a law degree or a degree in the
relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
- A member of a professional body e.g. Law
Society of Kenya, Institute of Arbitrators.
- A CPS (K) or a related qualification will be
an added advantage. Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added
advantage
- Must have at least seven (7) years working
experience in a law firm, a corporation or in a busy public practice
office, five (5) years of which must be at a senior position.
- 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.
- Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of
the Constitution on integrity and leadership. Please attach copies of
compliance certificates from KRA, EACC and HELB and Certificate of Good
Conduct from the CID
Application
Interested and qualified candidates
should send their sealed applications in soft and hard copies by Registered
post or courier service 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 04th February
2016.
The Chairman
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P. O. Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P. O. Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega
Email: chairman@lvnwsb.go.ke
NOTE: three different referees’ confidential reports on each applicant must be sent directly to above shown address.
*Note: Only Shortlisted candidates
will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
LVNWSB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.