Technical Service Manager at Mandera County Government

JG “P”

REF MCPSB/TSM/2018/05/08

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation of policies, plans and Budgets in water supply & sewerage delivery & regulation services;
• Formulate water control guidelines in accordance with the provisions of prevailing Laws & regulations;
• Review services and initiate improvements in service delivery;
• M&E and reporting on water supply and sewerage service delivery efforts;
• Initiation of community based, pro-poor water services delivery approaches;
• Analyse the effect of environmental changes on water flow;
• Plan responses to specific weather conditions, such as droughts, floods, and assessing the impacts of such events on water catchments and supplies;
• Assist in the planning, M&E of water supply and sewerage operation, maintenance, water usage and revenues;
• Liaise with stakeholders and government agencies on water supply program implementation in service areas;
• Design and develop of appropriate and cost effective models for water production, storage, purification and distribution;
• Ensure water supply and sewerage systems operation and maintenance standards are adhered to and maintained;
• Exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by Water act, by-laws and applicable laws.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Bachelor of science degree/ National Diploma in Water Engineering/Supply with exceptional technical competence or equivalent academic qualification from reputable institutions recognized in Kenya or its equivalent;
• Must have at least Five (5) years’ of experience in the relevant water sector from reputable organization;
• Registered Preferably with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB) or the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB). Membership of a recognized professional body i.e IEK, IET, e.t.c;
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft package from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge of relevant legislations, Water resources management rules, Water laws,
• Service Provision Agreements (SPAs), e.t.c;
• Knowledge of professional standards (Design Manual, Sphere Guidelines, Water service
• Levels, Drinking Water Standards, e.t.c);
• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit studies;
• Knowledge in use of Management Information Systems (GIS, IFMIS, PROMIS, WARIS, etc);
• Knowledge in use Participatory M&E Tools;
• Budget, Annual Work Plan & Procurement Plan preparation know how;
• Understanding national goals, policies and development objectives of vision 2030;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.