Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Jobs: Manager Assets Development and Management and Procurement Manager

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation.

It is responsible for the provision of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction.

The Board wishes to recruit a self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the following vacant positions.

Manager Assets Development and Management
(1 Post)

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-

• Have at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent.
• A masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have at least 6 years experience in water and sewerage project design, project management, project supervision and contract management, two years of which should have been in a senior position.
• Have experience in contract management.
• Registration with ERB will be an added advantage
• Be Computer literate
• Be able to prepare timely reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and be responsible for:-

• Planning, designing and implementing projects in consultation with the head of Technical Department.
• Development of investment plans and design of cost effective models for water appropriation, storage, purification and distribution.
• Preparation of development and contract documents.
• Supervision and monitoring of projects to ensure design, construction and maintenance of standards are adhered to.
• Designing and developing of strategies to reduce unaccounted for water and ensure achievement of desired operational efficiency.
• Planning and developing project proposals.
• Management of contractual works and preparation of project certificates.
• Interfacing with other related institutions and ensure compliance with their statutory requirements.
• Development and management of Asset inventory

Procurement Manager
(1 Post)

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:-

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Supplies management, Commerce, Economics, or in business related field.
• Have a CIPS post graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
• Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM).
• Have at least 6 years experience three of which should be in a senior position as a procurement officer in a busy public organization.
• Be familiar with donor procurement procedures and a thorough knowledge of the Kenya Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and regulations 2006.
• Demonstrate wide administrative capabilities and high degree of competence in managing the procurement function
• Be Proficient in computer packages and database management systems
• Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Finance and Administration and be responsible for the following duties:-

• Management of all the procurement services of the Board.
• Preparation of annual procurement plan including those for donor funded projects and ensure its implementation.
• Guiding in the implementation, and adherence of procurement laws and regulations
• Maintaining and annually updating standing lists of registered/prequalified tenderers.
• Submitting evaluation reports for pre-qualified tenderers to the tender Committee or Procurement Committee for approval and implementation of the decisions.
• Preparation, publishing and distribution of procurement and disposal opportunities.
• Co-ordinate the receiving, opening and evaluation of tenders and quotations.
• Maintain and archive procurement and disposal documents and records.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Public Procurement Oversight Authority and any other reports required under the procurement laws and regulations.

If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic/ professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact to the following address by 7th January, 2009

Eng. M. O. Ochieng,
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325,
Kisumu

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