Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Career Opportunities

Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Limited seeks to fill the following positions within its establishment

Procurement Officer (1 Post)

The Procurement Officer will be responsible to the Managing Director for management and coordination of the procurement function to ensure efficient and effective delivery of goods, services and works within the confines of the company regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification of initial procurement needs, organization of procurement operations, along with the preparation of Tender documents.
• Carry out regular market survey to determine fair value for money
• Coordinate the pre-qualification and expression of interests evaluation process Planning and coordination of supplies management services.
• Interpret and implement the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005.
• Preparation of procurement plan and procurement of goods, works and services.
• Offer advisory services to user departments for effective and efficient implementation of the procurement plans.
• Secretary to the procurement tender committee.
• Advise requisitioning units on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management from a recognized institution.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies graduate.
• At least 25 years old.
• At least two years of procurement experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Should possess strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Be a person of high integrity.

Planning Officer (1 Post)

The Planning Officer shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation for the Company's activities. He/She will be providing technical assistance to management on policy development, strategic planning goals and establishment of implementation procedures and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys within the Company.
• Devising methods and procedures for obtaining data.
• Creating, as well as using, various econometric modeling techniques to develop forecasts.
• Liaising with other departments to facilitate their collaboration, defining presented projected
  
• Planning needs and ensuring incorporation of their recommendations to address changing needs.
• Understanding and interpreting company data.
• Analyzing data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advising on the suitability of alternative courses of action.
  
• Reviewing plans and proposals from departments to assist in formulation of the corporate plan.
• Evaluating past and present economic issues and trends as regards the Company Operations.
• Performing other related works as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Commerce or Administration.
• Computer literacy.
• Applicants with Masters degree in Economics will have an added advantage.
• At least 2 years working experience in the relevant field.
• Higher Diploma in relevant fields with 5 years hands on experience.

ICT Officer (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day IT services management and support.
• Providing IT support to all departments.
• Providing technical assistance and trouble shooting on the implementation and operation of IT system.
• Administer and maintain IT equipment and software including the Local Area Network hardware and software.
• Maintain and review server system performance
• Provide instructional training to staff on appropriate use and security of IT equipment.
• Maintain the telephone system.
• Design databases.

Qualifications

• Bsc in IT/ Computer Science or its equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer systems, ICT security and Microsoft Windows Network.
• Knowledge of personal computers and peripherals repairs and maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Server and Open Source Development and Website Development and Updating an added advantage.

Interested and suitable qualified candidates should forward their applications, stating their current salaries, enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates and CV to reach the undersigned not later than 24th April 2009.

The Managing Director.
Kwale Water and Sewerage Company Limited
P. O. Box 18 - 80403,
KWALE

Email: info @ kwalewater.co.ke

KWAWASCO is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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