Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions.
Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations
Ref: KVDA/1/CM-TS & O

Duties and Responsibilities

    * Reporting to the Managing Director
    * Providing technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation
    * Applying significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority
    * Reviewing work of development teams
    * Recognizing system deficiencies and implements effective solutions for Agricultural, Engineering, Mining and Environmental activities
    * Managing technical resources within budget and projects schedule
    * Consistently delivering high-quality services to the Authority and its stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

    * A masters degree in any of the following disciplines, Civil engineering, Irrigation and drainage, Hydrology or Water resources, Agriculture, Range management, Water and environmental engineering or related fields from a recognized university.
    * Must have served for at least 3 years in job group KV. 14 or job group R in the civil service or their equivalents.
    * Must have attended senior management and corporate governance courses at the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)
    * Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in management in a development organization, five (5) of which should have been at executive management level.
    * Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners.
    * Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.
    * Must be forty five (45) years and above.
Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 18th January 2011 and addressed to:.

The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret

E-Mail: info@kvda.go.ke

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.

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