Academic Qualifications and Experience
To effectively perform the outlined duties, the Agency seeks to recruit a candidate with the following qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in civil or water engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
Masters Degree in civil or water engineering or project management or equivalent from a recognized university.
Attended a leadership course lasting more than four weeks.
Be a member of a professional body in good standing.
Be a registered engineer from a recognized professional body.
At least ten years of relevant experience in planning, design, procurement, contract management and construction of large water and related infrastructure.
Five years of relevant experience in a management position within an organization of equivalent mandate and scope of responsibilities.
Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, proposal writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and team leadership skills.
Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
Person Specifications
The Applicant must:-
Be a Kenyan Citizen
Be a transformative leader and demonstrate the ability to enhance the visibility of the Agency
Demonstrate understanding of corporate governance for state corporations
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of government policies and priorities
Demonstrate the ability to lead in resource mobilization and to efficiently and prudently manage and account for use of public resources
Demonstrate integrity, accountability and professionalism
Demonstrate capabilities in mentoring and coaching with relevance to the Agency
Be capable of initiating strategies aimed at effectively achieving the core mandate of the Agency.
Other Mandatory Requirements
In addition to academic qualifications, experience and person specifications above, all interested applicants must submit valid clearance from the following institutions: –
Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
Tax Compliance Certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority
Certificate of Clearance from a registered Credit Reference Bureau
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board
Terms of Service and Remuneration
The successful candidate will serve a three (3) years contract which, subject to satisfactory performance, shall be renewed only once.
Remuneration attached to this position shall be determined in accordance with Section 5 (3) of the State Corporations Act Cap 446 and as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration commission
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Interested and eligible candidates should:-
Submit an application letter attaching a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, 3 referees and other testimonials in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top ‘Application for the Position of Senior Manager Water Works Services’ and address to:
The Chairperson, Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Authority,
Lavictors House,
Off Ring Road, Millimani,
P.O Box 3325-40100
Kisumu, Kenya
Or email address chairperson@lvswwda.go.ke
Ten hard copies of the application should be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 16th July 2021.
NOTE:
Lake Victoria South Water Works development Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, minorities, marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted using postal and /or email address or telephone contacts provided in their application form Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification and appropriate reporting for criminal action.
Apply via :
chairperson@lvswwda.go.ke
