Chief Executive Officer at Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA)

REF: NWWDA/Job-01/2023

Job Specification
The specific duties and responsibilities of the CEO will involve: -

• Providing strategic leadership to the senior management and staff of the Agency; 
• Guide in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures that gives the Agency positive perception and competitiveadvantage; 
• Being responsible for day-to-day operations of the Agency; 
• Manage internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure set objectives are met;
• Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and annual work plans; 
• Facilitate regular reporting on the status of performance of agency; 
• Being responsible for the execution and communication of the Board's strategies, decisions and policies; 
• Ensuring that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans; 
• Coordinate resource mobilization to enhance realization of the strategic objectives; 
• Foster relationship with the relevant Ministries, development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Agency; 
• Ensure prudent management of all available resources of the Agency; 
• Ensure adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties; 
• Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010; 
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial reports for consideration and approval by the Board; 
• Develop networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development within the Agency’s area of jurisdiction; 
• Ensure compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives; 
• Serving as the link between the Board and the Management and other stakeholders; 
• Being responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization. 

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have/be: -

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Master's Degree from a recognized University.
• Have at least Fifteen (15) years proven experience in a relevant field. 
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience in senior management position.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Professional qualification and membership of a professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills 

• Strong Strategic thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong Mentoring and Coaching skills
• Ability to lead and work with teams
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Terms of Service 

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall serve for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes set and evaluated by the Board