Job Ref: NAWASCO/2016/TM/02
Reporting to: Managing Director
Department: Technical
Job Summary: Plan, direct and co-ordinate the technical operations under the broad guidance of the Managing Director and in consultation with managers of other departments.
Directing, coordinating, controlling, monitoring and managing the company’s technical operations and ensuring good operations and maintenance of infrastructure for quality water and sanitation services
Developing departmental strategies, targets, policies, procedures and plans to facilitate achievement of overall company’s objectives
Manage engineering works, electrical/mechanical equipments including supervising the design, plan and construction of new water projects, including verification and certification of all engineering consultancy work
Oversee all activities of the technical department to ensure water and sewerage effluent quality meets standards and operations are free from malfunctions e.g. water shortages, leaks and bursts, illegal connections and reduction of non-revenue water
Oversee all activities of the technical department to ensure water and sewerage effluent quality meets standards and operations are free from malfunctions e.g. water shortages, leaks and bursts, illegal connections and reduction of non-revenue water
Oversee all privately developed water and sewerage projects
Monitor and evaluate technical operations and recommend areas for improvement on a continuous basis to ensure efficient service delivery
Ensure engineering drawings are up to date and well secured
Supervise personnel under him/ her, manage their performance appraisals to ensure maximum utilization and growth of technical staff
Analyze the monthly water audit report and water balance, prepare a monthly water balance, interpret and make helpful recommendations to management
Focus on the provision of services by forming and maintaining good working relations with the customers
Prepare technical reports for the organization
Perform any other duties allocated by the Managing Director from time to time.
Job Grade: Corporate Management Team (C.M.T)
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Requirements for Appointment
BSC Civil/Water Engineering from a reputable University.
Must be a member of IEK or ERB.
Minimum of five (5) years and relevant post qualification working experience in a busy water sector institution, three of which must be in a senior position
Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sanitation utilities with sound innovations
Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
Good report writing, communication skills and team player
Conversant with the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act 2015
Computer Literate and have Auto CAD knowledge
Comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Applicants should submit clearances from the following: KRA, HELB, EACC, CID – Certificate of Good conduct and Credit reference Bureau
