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Athi Water is one of the eight Water Boards under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources created to bring about efficiency, economy and sustainability in the provision of water and sewerage services in Kenya. Athi Water is created under Section 51 of the Water Act 2002 serving a population of over 4.5 million. As duty bearers, Athi Water:...
(JOB REF. AWSB/SE/4/2017)
a) Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Technical Manager, Planning and Engineering Services the position holder will be responsible for the following duties:-
• Plan, design and develop/expand infrastructure for water supply and waste water.
• Liaise and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the implementation of water and waste water projects.
• Prepare project proposals funding.
• Develop technical standards and criteria to guide in implementation of various projects.
• Develop investment programs and work with stakeholders to develop relevant programs as per the mandate of the Board.
• Conduct technical appraisals to ascertain compliance with various statutory and related requirements.
• Prepare, maintain and update water and waste water infrastructure inventory.
• Engage and manage consultants, contractors and other external parties effectively to ensure the efficient, timely and cost effective delivery of projects.
• Prepare monitoring and evaluation/progress reports for projects and consultancy contracts.
• Design and supervise the implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Supervise construction and rehabilitation of Water and Sewerage infrastructure.
• Prepare tender documents including engineering drawings, bills of quantities, specifications and contract documents.
• Prepare Terms of Reference (TORs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as required for acquisition of various consultants.
• Any other duties as may be outlined in the annual work plan and assigned from time to time by the Technical Manager.
b) Requirements for Appointment:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya and a corporate member of IEK.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in an organization serving a large and demanding public.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, design and development of water supply and waste water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant engineering software such as Auto-Cad, GIS packages, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in contract/project management.
• Experience in handling donor funded projects.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications quoting the title and reference number of the post being applied for and enclose detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, copy of National ID, current position, remuneration, email address and telephone contact plus names and contacts of three (3) referees to the address below by Thursday 9th March 2017.
Chief Executive Officer,
Athi Water Services Board,
Africa-Re Centre, Hospital Road,
P.O. Box 45283 – 00100, Nairobi
or email: vacancies@awsboard.go.ke
Athi Water is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply
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