Lake Basin Development Authority is a
regional development authority established by an act of parliament cap 442 of
the laws of Kenya and is mandated to spearhead development within the Lake
Victoria basin and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering integrated
sustainable economic development and empowering communities of the region.
Tech. Services
In view of this and as part of
fulfilling our mandate, the following positions on a three (3) year renewable
contract terms are open for application from qualified candidates.
Tech. Services
Responsibilities
The position reports to the Managing
Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities:
o Provision of strategic leadership to a professional team of
staff in Engineering, Technical and water Services, Infrastructure, Irrigation
and Green Energy Development as drivers and stimulators of enhanced development
in LBDA’s area of jurisdiction.
o Oversee and support departmental managers to effectively deliver
on their respective assignments
o Provision of technical direction for the development, design and
systems integration for service engagement including contractual agreements
from definition phase of projects or programs to implementation phases.
o Provision of technical assistance/ advisory support to the
management in the areas of functions addressed by the division
o Implementation of the Authority’s technical projects and
programs.
o Ensuring that all in the engineering related tasks are carried
out effectively & efficiently in accordance with all the Authority rules
and regulations and according to standards
o Ensuring clarity in definition, development and compliance with
technical and contractual specifications in projects and programs of the
Authority
o Delegation of technical responsibilities and ensuring timely
progress reporting of projects and programs
o Provision of guidance in the management of technical resources
within budgetary provisions and project or programs schedules.
o Ensuring delivery of consistent and high-quality services to
customers and to the Authority and /or clients in all projects and programs
o Proposing and implementation of changes that will result in an
improved tooling, fabrication, metal work and general engineering processes.
o Maintaining existing facilities and equipment, making
replacements or repairs where necessary throughout the Authority.
o Performance management including realization of performance
contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance appraisals
o Participation in negotiations for donor/partnership projects
funding and implementation
o Responsible for Internalization of Results Based Management and
Performance culture within the Division.
Qualifications
o Master’s degree in Civil engineering, Rural engineering or other
related fields from a recognized university or equivalents with demonstrable 10
year-experience and achievements
o At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management
position.
o Must be registered with the relevant professional body.
o Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
o Outstanding leaderships skills and ability to delegate
responsibilities effectively
o Exceptional communication and reporting skills
o Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional
Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
o Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010
HR Manager
The position reports to the Chief
Manager – Human Resources and Administration in performing the following duties
and responsibilities:
o Formulation and continuous review of appropriate Human Resource
management policies, procedures and strategies ensuring they are aligned to the
legal framework that governs the Authority.
o Development of guidelines for the implementation of human
resource strategies and policies and building the capacity of line officers to
implement.
o Management of the performance management process including
facilitating the setting and reviewing of performance objectives, training and
development, succession planning and career development.
o Implementation of terms and conditions of service including
salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and all other
staff welfare matters.
o Management of employee relations within the Authority including
dispute handling and discipline management.
o Ensure Implementation of the terms and conditions of service
including salary administration, reward and recognition, pension management and
all other staff welfare matters.
o Maintain up-to-date staff records including leave, assessments,
contracts etc as required by the Employment Act.
o Prepare and submit periodic statutory reports to the various
stakeholders as necessary.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or relevant
social sciences from a recognized University
o Post graduate qualifications in HR, CPS (K) Final or equivalent
would be an added advantage
o Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management
o At least 5 years relevant experience with in a senior management
position.
o Knowledge of Kenya labour laws governing employee matters.
o Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate
responsibilities effectively
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
o Must be computer literate.
o Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
The Position reports to the Managing
Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities
o Planning and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy
o Collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams
for the compilation and preparation of the organization’s annual procurement
plan
o Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process within
the LBDA in liaison with respective departments.
o Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses
and improve effectiveness
o Discovering profitable suppliers and initiating business and
organizational procurement partnerships
o Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
o Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of
suppliers and clients
o Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
o Identification of potential suppliers and issuance of requests
for quotations on a need to need basis.
o Leading due diligence initiatives, pre-qualification and
qualification of suppliers.
o Monitoring market trends and conditions and advise management on
competitive pricing
o Performance of source audits and facilitation of the prequalification
process
o Determination of key supply chain KPIs, Identification of
process bottleneck, implementation of solutions in a timely manner provision of
suggestions on solutions for process improvements.
o Reviewing and approval of purchase requisitions and local
purchase orders (LPOs).
o Interpretation of the Procurement Act and provision of suitable
advice to the management to ensure compliance with the Laws in all procurement
processes.
o Supervision of the performance of direct reports, providing
clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
o Performance management including ensuring achievements of
performance Contract (PC) obligations and conducting periodic staff performance
appraisals
Qualifications
o A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics,
procurement, business administration, finance or equivalent in a similar field
from a recognized university
o Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 5
years
o Hands on experience with supply chain management software
o Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
o Exceptional communication and reporting skills
o Good time-management skills
o Membership to professional bodies
o Team player and great interpersonal and communication skills
o Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal level
o Comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Planning, Strategy & Resource Manager
The position reports to the Managing
Director in performing the following duties and responsibilities
o Leading and advising the management in the development of
strategies, policies and processes across all functions that will help to
achieve the LBDA’s mission and core objectives
o Initiating and coordinating the development and review of LBDA’s
Master plan and the various Strategic Plans.
o Undertaking Regional economic planning, identifying development
priorities and coordinating feasibility studies
o Coordinating of the preparation of and implementation of all
Authority work plans
o Participation in the preparation of Medium-Term Expenditure
Frameworks, Medium Term Plans and other related assignments in the Annual
government Budgeting cycles
o Providing support to the management in the preparation of annual
work plans and budgets and state Corporation budgets.
o Designing and effecting a program of monitoring and evaluation
of the performance of LBDA’s projects to improve performance and future
planning
o Coordination of the realization of Performance Contracts
obligation and preparing quarterly and annual reports
o Keeping service-related systems and procedures under review and
implement changes where appropriate, including the use of new technology in
delivering the planning service and to deliver best value.
o Development and Translation of LBDA’s resource mobilization
strategy and plans into action
o Prescription, leadership and conducting market researches and
marketing initiatives to assess donor and partners priorities to identify
opportunities for resource mobilization
o Establishment of a system for identification and response to calls
with templates to manage the activities of resource mobilization.
o Coordination of the development and writing of highly
competitive resource mobilization proposals
o Development and ensuring quality standards for proposals and
concept notes and ensuring achievement
o Development and maintenance of a database of donors, project
concept notes and project proposals
o Development and maintenance of an effective project tracking
system and ensuring that all donor funding requirements are met in any
fundraising document
o Production of contents for communication materials in support of
fundraising such as brochures, appeals, newsletters, Organizational capability
statement and annual reports and their reviews
o Sensitization and training of staff on fundraising skills and
strategy execution
o Development and coordination of online/web-based fundraising
initiatives in collaboration with LBDA ICT unit
o Managing resource mobilization functions and activities and
managing donor and partner relationships in Liaison with the LBDA Liaison
office
o Production of fundraising status reports
o Coordination of the preparation of project documents and
participation in negotiations for donor/partnership projects funding and
implementation
o Conducting performance appraisals, promoting continuing
professional development of staff within the department and setting standards
of performance and to monitor achievement
Qualifications
o Master’s degree in Economics/International Development/Natural
Resource Planning and Management/ Marketing/International Relations or an
equivalent in any other related field from a recognized University.
o At least ten (10) years’ experience in senior management
position.
o Ability to work in high-pressure, deadline driven environment
o Outstanding leadership skills and ability to delegate
responsibilities effectively
o Exceptional communication and reporting skills
o Should demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional
Development in line with vision 2030 and the constitution of Kenya 2010
o Must meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010
How to Apply
Interested candidates should
submit their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae and photocopies of all
testimonials stating current position, remuneration,
contact telephone numbers, names and addresses of three (3) professional
referees to reach us on or before 9th April 2019
Applicants must also submit clearance
certificates from the following:
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Ethics and anti-corruption commission
National Police Service
Credit Reference Bureau
Submit your application in a sealed envelope with
the respective job reference number clearly marked to:
The Managing Director
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O Box 1516-40100
KISUMU
Soft copies should be sent by email to info@Ibda.co.ke
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Lake Basin Development Authority is an equal
opportunity employer
