Director Water & Sanitation at Taita Taveta County

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating activities related to delivering clean water and sanitation services.
• Supervision of activities relating to delivering water and sanitation services.
• Implement Government strategies on provision of water services.
• Ensure timely delivery of Government programs.
• Develop programs to ensure quality water is delivered to citizens.
• Develop programs for upgrading rural sanitation systems.
• Ensure development and supervision of reliable urban sewerage systems.
• Prevention and management of floods.
• Coordination of stakeholders.
• Management of CBOs.
• Supervision of irrigation activities.
• Advise Government on water and sanitation activities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a course relevant to Water Services (a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years in senior management position.
• Compliant with Chapter 6 of the Constitution on integrity.
• Existing Public Service Staff within the County who are in Job Group N and above may apply.
• Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) Weeks from Kenya School of Government OR equivalent senior managerial training from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a professional Body will be an added advantage.