Lake Victoria South Water Services
Board (LVSWSB) was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714
under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation.
It is responsible for the provision
of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in Kisumu, Kericho,
Bomet, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and some parts of Nandi and Narok
Counties.
The Board wishes to recruit a self driven, result oriented and qualified
individual to fill the following vacant post:
Chief Manager Finance (Re-Advertised)
Ref: HR. 2/07/2015
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will report to Chief Executive Officer.
He or she will perform the following
duties and responsibilities.
- Formulation and implementation of sound
financial policies, procedures, strategies and systems.
- Manage financial resources effectively and
efficiently through the development of activity based budgets and
implementation of strict budgetary control measures.
- Analyzing the Board’s financial reports and
advising management on appropriate financial performance improvement
strategies.
- Manage daily financial transactions and
ensures that they are carried out in accordance with acceptable accounting
standards and statutory requirements.
- Work with different departments in the Board
in evaluating the budget and ensuring that budgetary provisions are
adhered to.
- Managing all the Board’s internal and external
financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting requirements.
- Overseeing the production of timely and
accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial management accounts and
other reports.
Required Qualifications
For appointment to this position the successful candidate must:-
For appointment to this position the successful candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or
Finance Option) from a recognized University
- Have a CPA (K) and must be a member of ICPAK
- Have work experience in ERP system or any
other similar accounting system.
- Masters Degree in Business Administration
(Finance option) from a reputable university is an added advantage.
- Have at least 10 years experience in finance
management in a busy organization with at least 5 years experience in a
public institution in a senior level.
- Experience in management of donor funds will
be an added advantage.
- Have good cash management skills and
experience in tax management.
- Have effectively coordinated internal and
external audits in the past.
- Have a good experience in preparation of final
accounts according to the PFM Act.
- 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 a certificate of good conduct from the
CID.
Chief Manager Technical Services (Re-Advertised)
Ref: HR. 1/12/2015
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will report to Chief Executive Officer.
He or she will perform the following
duties and responsibilities.
- Coordinating all technical activities related
to Planning, design and construction of Water and Sanitation facilities in
the Board area.
- Ensuring design, construction and maintenance
standards are adhered to and maintained.
- Development and coordination of Boards
strategic and business plans for development of water and sanitation
infrastructure in the Board area.
- Designing and implementing strategies for
continuous operational efficiency and sustainability of water and
sanitation facilities.
- Developing and contracting sustainable and
viable Water Service Providers in urban and rural schemes.
- Preparation of contract documents, reports and
other statutory documents required by Government or development partners.
- Development of project proposals and liaising
with development partners for funding.
- Ensure effective supervision and monitoring of
urban and rural water service providers.
- Preparing, executing and enforcing compliance
to water and sanitation service agreements.
Required Qualifications
For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-
For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil
Engineering.
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or its
equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Have at least 10 years’ experience in water
and sewerage project design, implementation and management, four (5) years
of which should have been in a management position.
- Have experience in contract management.
- Be a registered Engineer with EBK and a
corporate member of IEK.
- Be proficient in use of computer packages.
- 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 a certificate of good conduct from the
CID.
Chief Executive Officer
Ref: HR.
1/12/2015
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will be responsible for the Board of Directors for;
- The day to day operations and administration
of the Board.
- Formulation and implementation of the
strategic plans, business plans, and annual operating budgets;
- Proper management of funds and property of the
Board
- Establishing proper internal monitoring and
control systems and procedures.
- Coordinating and preparing business related
proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board.
- Ensuring that there is effective communication
between the management and the Board as well as between different levels
of management.
- Ensuring continuous improvements in the
quality and value of services provided by the Corporation.
- Implementation and fulfillment of policies and
agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Board.
- Organizing, controlling and providing
leadership to staff.
- Attending to staff matters including
organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial
relations, separation and effective management of succession plans.
- Maintaining a conducive work environment for
attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
- Fostering a corporate culture that promotes
ethical practices and good corporate citizenry.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:-
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:-
- Be in possession of a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
- Must be a registered Engineer with ERB and
corporate member of IEK.
- Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in
the management of water and sanitation services which includes planning,
designing, implementation and monitoring.
- Have at least five (6) years’ experience in a
management position.
- Have experience in contract management and
good administrative and leadership skills.
- Have proficiency in Information Communication
Technology.
- 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 a certificate of good conduct
from the CID
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact by 15th January 2016, indicating “ Ref; No. of the specific job ” on the envelop to the following address.
Applications should be addressed to
The Chairman,
Lake Victoria South Water Services
Board,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road
Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325,
Kisumu
LVSWSB is an equal opportunity
employer
Persons with disability, women and
minority groups are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to the eradication
of all forms of corruption in the Board.
