Lake
Victoria North Water Services Board was established in March 2004 vide gazette
notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation.
The
mandate of the Board is to ensure efficient and economical provision of water
and sewerage services within its area of jurisdiction.
1. Chief Manager, Finance and Strategy
Duties and Responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and
perform the following duties:-
- 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
performance improvement strategies.
- Manage daily
financial transactions and ensures that they are carried out in accordance
with acceptable accounting standards.
- 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 including Oversight and supervision
on financial management to WSPs.
Required skills and Qualifications
For
appointment to this position the successful candidate must:-
- Have a Bachelor
of Commerce or Business Management (Accounting/Finance option) from a
recognized University and CPA (K).
- Have at least 10
years’ experience in finance management in a busy organization, seven
years of which must have been in a senior management position
- Must be a member
of ICPAK and be proficient with computerized accounting systems.
- Masters Degree
in Business Administration, Finance from a reputable university is an
added advantage.
- Have effectively
coordinated internal and external audits.
- Have a good
experience in preparation of final accounts.
- Demonstrate
sound knowledge of financial and Corporate Governance
- Sound knowledge
of Government financial systems including donor funds
- Demonstrate high
level leadership and managerial skills
2. Chief Manager, Technical Services
Duties and responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and be
responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:-
- Coordinating all
technical aspects 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.
- Coordination of
Boards strategic and business plans for development of water and
sanitation infrastructure in the Board area.
- Design and
development of appropriate and cost effective models for water
appropriation, storage purification and distribution.
- Design and
development of strategies to reduce unaccounted for water (UFW), achieve
desired operational efficiency and improvement
- Promoting,
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 liaise with development partners for funding
- Supervising and
monitoring of urban and rural water service providers
- Preparing,
executing and enforcing compliance to water and sanitation service
agreements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
For
appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-
- Have at least a
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Have at least 10
years’ experience in water and sewerage project design, implementation and
management, seven years of which must have been in a senior or management
position.
- Must be a
registered Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya.
- A Masters Degree
in Civil Engineering or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Have experience
in contract management.
- Be proficient in
relevant computer packages.
- Demonstrate
strong leadership and managerial skills
3. Chief Manager, Human Capital and Administration
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible
for the following duties and responsibilities:-
- Coordinate and
influence the development of a performance culture through effective
implementation of an integrated performance management.
- Development,
implementation and regular review of human resource plans, procedures and
systems to guide Human Resource & Administration functions and
policies.
- Interpretation
and provision of guidance on Human resource policies and procedures.
- Develop,
coordinate and administer training and development plans.
- Management of
recruitment processes, employee benefits, welfare and labour relations.
- Coordination of
inter-departmental performance to ensure efficient performance of the
Board and improvement in productivity.
- Ensure provision
of efficient administration services to all functions of the Board which
include transport, security and provision of office services including
oversight and supervision on HR management to WSPs
Required Skills and Qualifications
For
appointment to this post the successful candidate MUST:-
- Have a Degree in
social sciences, Business Administration or an equivalent degree from a
recognized University.
- Have a Post
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Have at least 10
years experience in Human Resource and Administration management in a busy
organization, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position.
- Be a registered
member of the Institute of Human Resource Management
- Be a team
player, a person of high integrity and have experience using HRMIS
systems.
- Have sound
knowledge of corporate governance and strong leadership and managerial
skills
- Masters’ Degree
in Human Resources will be an added advantage.
Interested
and qualified candidates who meet the requirements for the above positions are
invited to apply attaching their detailed CVs, copies of academic/professional
certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and
day time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees, indicating the
post applied for in the application letter and on the envelope to
The
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board,
Off Kakamega – Kisumu Road, Kefinco House
P.O. Box 673,
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board,
Off Kakamega – Kisumu Road, Kefinco House
P.O. Box 673,
Kakamega.
Tel:
056 31552,
Fax:
056 31506.
Through
Post Office, Courier services or via email (ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke or
info@lvnwsb.go.ke) or drop the application at the office of the Chief
Executives Officer, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board so as to reach not
later than 21st January 2013
Lake
Victoria North Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
