Manager Water Works Development

REF: LVSWWDA/ME/2022/01

Job Specification

• The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -
• Identification of water and sanitation projects;
• Implementation of policies and programs on water and sanitation project designs;
• Compile projects technical reports on plan, design, implementation, and maintenance;
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to plan, design of water and sanitation projects as necessary;
• Coordinate and supervise construction of all water projects;
• Ensure safe custody of all information on projects;
• Verify and authorize technical reports and designs and estimates drawings;
• Ensure that all projects are constructed as per the acceptable construction industry standards;
• Ensure Audit of Projects and programs;
• Oversee project implementation through to commissioning;
• Update the Senior Manager Technical Services on work progress, liaison with stake holders, department requirements and other relevant information
• geared towards enhancing smooth operation of the department;
• Maintain operational linkages with other department/sections of the Agency;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
• Budget preparation and budgetary control for the division;
• Approve the Divisions’ work plan and budget;
• Participate in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate;
• Assist develop comprehensive annual work plan for department;
• Participate in creation and manage department budget;
• Identify and set performance target for the team based on projects and other tasks managed by the division;
• Plan and hold stakeholder Consultations; and
• Development and review of Water and Sanitation Master Plans.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be: -

• At least 10 years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a supervisory position;
• Master’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electrical Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electrical Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership of Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Professional Development in a relevant field;
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Strategic leadership skills
• Strong communication and reporting Skills
• Ability to work and lead teams
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skill

Job applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates

Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews. Please note that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates. If you possess

or meet the above qualifications, please send; Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts

(Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone contacts).

In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

Note:

Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

• A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or before 18th October, 2022 5.00pm using the address below:

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325 - 40100,
KISUMU