Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Employment Opportunities

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board

P. O. BOX 3325

- 40 - 100, KISUMU

- TEL: 057 - 2025128/0202157233/ 0716525251

Email: info@lvswaterboard.go.ke

Website: www.lvwswaterboard.go.ke

Employment Opportunities

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12 th 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 Kisumu, Kericho, Bomet, Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and some parts of Nand i and Narok Counties.

The Board wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented and qualified individual s to fill the following vacant posts.

1. REF: HR . 1/12 /2015 - POST OF Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will be responsible for the Board of Directors for;

 The day to day operations and administration of the Board.

 Formulation and implementation of the strategic plan s, business plans, and annual operating budgets;

 Proper management of funds and property of the Board

 Establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.

 Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other subm issions for consideration by the Board.

 Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management.

 Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services provided by the Corporation.

 Implementation and fulfillment of policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Board.

 Organizing, controlling and providing leadership to staff.

 Attending to staff matters including organizational struc tures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management of succession plans.

 Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.

 Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenry.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

-  Be in possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.

 Masters degree in a relevant field will be a n added advantage.

 Must be a registered Engineer with ERB and corporate member of IEK.

 Have at least ten (10) years experience in the management of water and sanitation services which includes planning, designing, implementation and monitoring.

 Have at lea st five ( 6 ) years experience in a management position.

 Have experience in contract management and good administrative and leadership skills.

 Have proficiency in Information Communication Technology.

 Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on integrity and leadership.

Please att ach copies of compliance certificates from KRA, EACC and HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the CID,

2. REF: HR. 1/ 12 /2015 - Post Of Chief Manager Technical Services ( Re - Advertised)

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will report to Chief Executive Officer. He or she will perform the following duti es and responsibilities.

 Coordinating all technical activities related to Planning, design and construction of Water and Sanitation facilities in the Board area.

 Ensuring design, construction and maintenance standards are adhered to and maintained.

 Develo pment and coordination of Boards strategic and business plans for development of water and sanitation infrastructure in the Board area.

 Designing and implementing strategies for continuous operational efficiency and sustainability of water and sanitation f acilities.

 Developing and contracting sustainable and viable Water Service Providers in urban and rural schemes.

 Preparation of contract documents, reports and other statutory documents required by Government or development partners.

 Development of projec t proposals and liaising with development partners for funding .

 Ensure effective supervision and monitoring of urban and rural water service providers .

 Preparing, executing and enforcing compliance to water and sanitation service agreements.

Required Quali fications

For appointment to this post the successful candidate must:

-  Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

 Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

 Have at least 10 years’ experience in water and sewerage project design, implem entation and management, four (5 ) years of which should have been in a management position.

 Have experience in contract management.

 Be a registered Engineer with EBK and a corporate member of IEK.

 Be proficient in use of computer packages.

 Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on integrity and leadership.

Please att ach copies of compliance certificates from KRA, EACC and HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the CID.

3. REF: HR. 2/07/2015 - Chief Manager Finance ( Re - Advertised)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be on three (3) years renewable contract terms of service and will report to Chief Executive Officer.

He or she will perform the following duties and responsibilities.

 Formulation and implementation of sound financial policies, procedures, strategies and systems.

 Manage financial resources effectively and efficiently through the development of activity based budgets and implementation of str ict budgetary control measures.

 Analyzing the Board’s financial reports and advising management on appropriate financial performance improvement strategies.

 Manage daily financial transactions and ensures that they are carried out in accordance with accept able accounting standards and statutory requirements.

 Work with different departments in the Board in evaluating the budget and ensuring that budgetary provisions are adhered to.

 Managing all the Board’s internal and external financial reporting, budgetin g and forecasting requirements.

 Overseeing the production of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial management accounts and other reports.

Required Qualifications For appointment to this position the successful candidate must:

-  Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) from a recognized University

 Have a CPA (K) and must be a member of ICPAK

 Have work experience in ERP system or any other similar accounting system.

 Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance op tion) from a reputable university is an added advantage.

 Have at least 10 years experience in finance management in a busy organization with at least 5 years experience in a public institution in a senior level.

 Experience in management of donor funds will be an added advantage.

 Have good cash management skills and experience in tax management.

 Have effectively coordinated internal and external audits in the past.

 Have a good experience in preparation of final accounts according to the PFM Act.

 Must meet th e requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on integrity and leadership.

Please att ach copies of compliance certificates from KRA, EACC and HELB and a certificate of good conduct from the CID.

If you meet the requirements for any of the above posit ions, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact by 15 th January 201 6 , indicating “ Ref; No. of the specif ic job ” on the envelop to the following address .

Applications for the post of Chief Executive Officer should be addressed to t he

Chairman,

Lake

Victoria South Water Services Board,

Lavictors

House Off

- Ring Road Milimani,

P. O. Box

3325,

KISUMU

while applica tions for the post of Chief Manager Technical Services and the post of Chief Manager Finance should be addressed to t he Chief Executive Officer using the same address .

LVSWSB is an equal opportunity employer: Persons with disability, women and minority groups are encouraged to apply

. We are committed to the eradication of all forms of corruption in the Board.