Our client, Ruiru-Juja Water and Sewerage Company (RUJWASCO) Ltd., is a Water Service Provider based in Ruiru Town, mandated to provide water and sewerage services in its area of jurisdiction.
Our client is seeking to recruit a dynamic and results oriented professional for the above position.
Position Scope
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will provide leadership, deliver short and long-term objectives and manage strategy implementation in accordance with the Boards' decisions.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
As the Chief Executive Officer, the Managing Director shall be responsible for:
- Providing leadership in the development and implementation of the Company's strategic plans.
- Preparing annual business plans that demonstrate approaches to meeting specific targets for profit and shareholder returns.
- Advising the Board on the Company's performance.
- Coordinating and implementing corporate strategies in line with the Board approved policies.
- Ensuring effective mobilization and utilization of water and sewerage resources.
- Providing strategic direction on new investments, business opportunities and change initiatives.
- Nurturing the Company's human resources and ensuring that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.
- Safeguarding the assets of the company.
- Ensuring regular, prompt and accurate preparation of financial reports.
- Promoting sound corporate governance and ethical standards.
- Formulating performance targets and developing initiatives to measure and reward high performance among staff.
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Water Engineering and registration as an Engineer.
- Possession of a Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Five years relevant working experience in a busy water utility environment, with three of these years being at a Senior Management level.
- Practical experience in water project formulation, implementation and evaluation is a must.
- Outstanding leadership, analytical and commercial skills and entrepreneurial approach to business.
- Interpersonal relations, communication skills and an ability to work successfully at Board level is essential.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Auto-Cad and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must NOT exceed 42 years of age.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate. Employment will be offered on a three-year renewable contract, dependent on performance.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and applications detailing their current salary, expected salary, telephone contacts, email addresses and three references, on or before January 21st, 2009 to:
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