Establishment
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 covers seven counties
including the entire Western Province and parts of the Rift Valley Province.
Geographically, this translates to about 14,000 square kilometers, with an
estimated population of about 7,000,000 people.
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
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board of
Directors, and shall be the Principal Officer of the Board responsible for the
overall leadership and implementation of the Board mandate and aspirations as
may be outlined in the performance targets and strategic plan.
Job Profile
- 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
performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance
therewith by Water Service Providers.
- Promoting
Board’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders
and partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the
Board’s area of jurisdiction;
- 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, or related discipline from a
recognized university and be a registered member of ERB or relevant
professional body where applicable;
- A Masters degree
in Engineering or Water Sciences, or Business Management/ Administration
will be an added advantage;
- Should have at
least ten (10) years of experience in a Water and Sanitation Sector, and
at least 5 years in Senior Management position;
- Should have
undergone a Corporate Governance/Leadership Course in a recognized
institution;
- Should have
experience of implementing donor funded projects;
- Should have
track history of integrity, creativity, innovation, self drive and result
orientation.
- 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;
Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their sealed
applications by Registered post or Courier services 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 17th July, 2012.
To:
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: ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke
* Important Notice: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
canvassing will result to automatic disqualification LVNWSB is committed to
achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.
Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
