Water Services Regulatory Board Director Technical Services Jobs in Kenya
Water Services Regulatory Board Director Technical Services Jobs in Kenya
The Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) is a statutory body charged with economic and service regulation of the water services sector as
established by the Water Act 2016.
Wasreb sets rules, standards and guidelines to ensure that water services are provided in an effective and efficient manner with a view to protecting consumers and other stakeholders’
interests.
To strengthen our management team, we wish to recruit highly motivated
professionals to fill the following positions:
Director Technical Services
Job Purpose
Responsible for coordinating, monitoring and analyzing the performance of the Water Services
Representative Tasks/Job Description
Ensure performance measures are designed to evaluate Performance against the Strategic Plan
Coordinate the evaluation of Licence applications by Water Services Providers
Coordinate monitoring and compliance of Licence conditions
Coordinate evaluation of Reports on Performance of the Water Services Sub Sector.
Coordinate Inspections of Water Services Sub Sector.
Coordinate the publication of the annual Water Services Performance report
Liaise with stakeholders on financial sustainability of Water Utilities
Set standards and develop guidelines/regulatory tools in collaboration with
other departments for water and sanitation services provision
Ensure reporting on work done into the reporting structures in the Board on a
monthly, quarterly or annual basis
Play a senior leadership role in bringing the WASREB internal community along to support the outputs delivered by developing effective and strategic relationships
Play a senior leadership role in bringing external stakeholders along with the
WASREB through open, professional and proactive engagement and with enforcement partners in relation to specific cases.
Build a highly effective team, by leading, managing and motivating staff and by directing and coaching them where appropriate, so that they achieve excellence in delivery
Take responsibility for the reports emerging from the directorate and all documentation sent to the Chief Executive Officer
Coordinate directorate’s budgeting and Cost containment within the budget
Manage the skills development for staff to ensure that training needs are
properly identified and appropriate training is arranged for directorate’s staff.
Manage and conduct performance management reviews for the directorate’s staff
Work closely with department heads to develop goals and initiatives
Ensure quality control of work
Coordinate monitoring of the progressive realization of the right to water and
proposing appropriate action
Coordinate the evaluation of the pricing for water
Ensure timely consultation and cooperation with County Executive Committees, Chief Officers and collaboration with other stakeholders in
water services provision for effective service delivery
Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Board to the directorate
Plan the work of subordinates, assigns work to subordinates, monitors subordinates work performance and appraises/evaluates subordinates’
performance.
Job Specifications
Master’s
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a relevant field from a recognized institution
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution
Have served total 15 years of experience with at least 9 at supervisory level
Member to a relevant professional body/member in good standing
Practicing license from a relevant professional body
Leadership/Management Programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Knowledge of the Water Sector will be an added advantage
Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity
Functional Competencies
IT proficiency
Influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
Customer/Citizen focus
Strategic leadership skills
Proficiency in Managerial skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to lead multi skilled team
Personal Attributes/Qualities
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Strong interpersonal skills
High Integrity and team building skills
Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations and financial
resources
Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans
Ability to drive change and innovation
Upholds Professional Ethics
How to Apply:
All applications accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card, detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of all relevant academic and
professional certificates should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Services Regulatory Board
P.O. Box 41621 00100
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than 23.59 hours on 30th August 2019.
The applications should be submitted only through electronic means.
They should be sent via email to recruitments@wasreb.go.ke with only ‘Position Applied For’ as the subject line.
Wasreb is an equal opportunity employer and women, youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be
required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting the following compliance certificates; Certificate of Good
Conduct, Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board, Tax Compliance Certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Clearance, and Credit Reference Bureau Certificate.
For more information and job application details, see; Water Services Regulatory Board Director Technical Services Jobs in Kenya
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