Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company is a water provider
contracted by Tana Water Services Board to provide water and sanitation
services under its license in Nyeri South and Mukurweini Districts under Water
Act 2002.
Managing Director (Based at Othaya)
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is the Principal Officer of the Company and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company
Major Responsibilities include:
- Developing for
the approval of the Board, strategic and business plans, including annual
work-plans, budget and performance targets
- Ensuring
effective implementation of the company’s Strategic Plan.
- Ensuring safe
custody and management of the company’s assets.
- Providing
strategic leadership and direction, including the management and
development to the human resource of the company.
- Planning,
coordinating and implementing all activities of the company in line with
the policies and directives approved by the Board of Directors.
- Ensuring proper
management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of
the company.
- Promoting the
company’s image and developing a good working relationship with all
stakeholders and partners.
- Ensuring
compliance with Government policies and regulations.
Required qualifications, experience and key competencies
The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization. Specifically, the candidate must have:
- A Bachelors
degree in Civil Engineering or a related water science from a recognized
University or a degree in Business, Economics or Commerce. A postgraduate
qualification in management or other relevant field will be desirable.
- Either a minimum
of (5) years experience in water and sewerage development, management and
operations, (3) of which must have been in a senior management position or
a minimum of (3) years experience in an executive role within a large
service delivery organization.
- A sound
understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya
- High level of
integrity, results-orientation, managerial and administrative skills
backed up by a demonstrable track record
Key skills and competencies
- Demonstrated
initiative and creativity.
- Excellent
inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong
management and organizational skills.
- Proven people
management skills.
Qualified candidate will be employed on a three – year
employment contract basis, renewable upon meeting the laid down performance
targets.
Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, names and telephone of three professional referees with copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary in envelopes clearly marked “Application For the Post of Managing Director’’ to:-
The Chairman
Othaya Mukurweini Water Services Company
P.O Box 482-10106
Othaya
Application should be received not later than 18th February 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
