Deputy Director, Compliance at Water Services Regulatory Board

Job Description  

The duties and responsibilities will entail-  

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing compliance and enforcement strategy; 
• Developing and reviewing standards and guidelines for the compliance function; 
• Monitoring the implementation of standards and guidelines for the compliance function; 
• Ensuring surveillance of the sector through inspections, including compliance with standards for design, asset development & 
• Management, Water quality, Operation & Maintenance, governance, Non-Revenue Water, and human resources; 
• Establishing and recommending criteria for implementing the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR); 
• Spearheading inspections of water works and water services to ensure that such works and services meet the prescribed standards; 
• Monitoring progress in the implementation of the National Water Services Strategy; 
• Ensuring review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports. 
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of Water Service Providers. 
• Coordinating capacity building of water service providers and County 
• Governments on compliance matters. 
• Coordinating the division’s budgeting and Cost containment within the budget. 
• Managing performance management reviews for the Department. 

Job Specifications 

For appointments for this grade, an officer must have: - 

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement or in a comparable and relevant position; 
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, 
• Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than 4) four weeks from a recognized institution 
• Membership with a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.