Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Job Vacancies

LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD
P.O. BOX 673 - 50100, KAKAMEGA.
TEL: 056-30795,31552
FAX: 056-31506
E-mail: info @ lvnwsb.co.ke
VACANCIES

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board is one of the eight water services Boards established under the water act 2002 and through Gazette Notice No. 1717 of 11th May, 2004 as part of the reforms in the water sector.

The mandate of the Board is to: contract, monitor and enforce agreements between the Board and Water Services Providers in accordance with regulations set by the Water Services Regulatory Board, ensure effective and economical provision of water services, monitor and acquire assets, take custody of water services provision assets and plan, manage and develop water and sewerage services

The board is now seeking to recruit a suitable candidate who should be, self driven, results oriented, innovative and highly qualified to fill the following position:

1. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Position Scope
He or she will be responsible for the management of the financial and human resources of the Board.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance and Administration Manager will be the head of the Finance and Administration department and will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for:

• Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, strategies and systems
• 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.
• Implementing financial and accounting systems
• Ensuring adequate controls that support the Board's financial operational efficiency and compliance.
• Procurement and distribution of the Board's office equipment, sen/ices and assets.
• The development and management of human resources as well as the administrative operations and Junctions of the Board.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university and CPA (K).
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience with five (5) years experience at senior level.
• Team player, highly analytical and able to travel when called upon.
• Good interpersonal relations and communications skills
  
• Should be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge in financial and accounting package and computer literate.
• Thorough knowledge of Government Financial Regulations, practices and procedures
• A good understanding of relevant requirements particularly the statutory guidelines on Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005
• Working knowledge of labour legislations and the Employment Act, 2007, and their implications at the workplace
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership skills.

Terms of offer
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the right candidate on a three (3) year contract.

2.TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Position Scope
He or she will be responsible for the management of Technical /Operation services of the Board.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Services Manager will be the head of the technical services department and will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for:

• Coordinating all technical aspects related to corporate planning, design and implementation of water and sewerage services in the Board area.
• Ensuring design, construction and maintenance standards are adhered to and maintained.
• Coordination of Boards strategic and business plan for development of investment and infrastructure in the Board area.
• Development and promotion of the use of information technology.
• 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 delivery in urban and rural schemes constructed by the Board.
• Supervising and monitoring of urban and rural water service providers,
  
• Preparing, executing and enforcing compliance to water and sanitation service agreements.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Boards statutory and other reports required by Government or development partners.

Qualifications and skills

• Must have a University degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution
• Must be a registered Engineer with ERB and a corporate member of IEK
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 12 years experience in a busy organization 5 years of which must have served in a Senior Management position
• A wide experience in management of water and sanitation services which includes project planning, design, monitoring and management of contracts and knowledge of the water sector reforms.
• Proven and demonstrated leadership, managerial and administrative skills
• Effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Terms of offer
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the right candidate on a three (3) year contract.

Interested and suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of telephone contact, e-mail address, current position and remuneration, names and contacts of three (3) referees on or before 12th November, 2008:

The Chief Executive Officer,
P.O. BOX 673 - 50100,
KAKAMEGA, KENYA.

Or Email: info @ lvnwsb.go.ke

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. "THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

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