Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following
Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations
Reporting to the Managing Director
Provides technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for the service engagement from definition phase through to implementation.
Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and supervision of specific technical services and operations including engineering works with the RDA.
Co-ordinate implementation of the schemes within the area such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantage and to monitor the design and execution of planned projects within the area.
Co-ordinate and present abstraction and use of natural resources, especially water, within the area and to set up effective strategies of such abstractions and usage.
Cause and effect the construction of any works deemed necessary for the protection and utilization of the water and soils of the area.
Ensure that land owners in the area undertake all the measures specified by the Authority to protect the water and soils of the area.
Spearhead and supervise identification, collection, collation and correlation of all such activities related to the use of water and other resources and also economic and related activities within the area as may be necessary for the efficient forward planning of the area.
Account on the delivery of the set technical services and operations targets and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority.
Reviews work of development teams.
Recognize system defencies and implements effective solutions for agricultural, engineering, mining and environmental activities.
Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
Consistently delivers high-quality services to the Authority and / or clients.
Qualification and Experience:
A minimum of a Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resource, Civil Engineering or other related field from a recognized university.
Must be registered by ERB (Engineers Registration Board) in case of Engineers.
Must have served in a senior management position in the infrastructure sector in Kenya for at least 10 years.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
Computer literate in AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering design programmes
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-Mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on or before (date).
TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:
DN/A NO 782
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi
E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke
Kindly address to: The Managing Director
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
