Director /CEO at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

Ref /No: KEWI/C/ORG/1/2/23

Job Description
The Director is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute, reports and is responsible to the Governing Council of the Institute. 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 

• Overseeing KEWI’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality service and cost effective management of resources; 
• Coordinating the implementation of the KEWI’s strategic plans and realization of its objectives;
• Providing leadership to senior management and staff; 
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the performance appraisal systems and contracts of all the departments; 
• Ensuring prudent management of resources and assets for the KEWI; 
• Promoting institutional accountability; 
• Ensuring Governing Council’s decisions are implemented and reported on time; 
• Serving as a link between the Governing Council and members of staff; 
• Developing and implementing effective financial management policies and systems for monitoring and reporting financial performance to ensure proper management and accountability of funds in line with financial and budgetary policies and procedures of government and other stakeholders; 
• Signing all government & donor grant agreements and contracts and related documentation on behalf of the Institute; 
• Identifying and sourcing for favourable development partners;
• Submitting and follow-up of funding proposals; 
• Ensuring that annual financial audit is conducted and recommendations addressed; 
• Giving final approval of all payments within the Institute; 
• Convening and chairing management team meetings; 
• Developing and implementing effective human resource management and administrative policies and systems; 
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Council on key technical, financial and administrative matters; 
• Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization. 

Job Specifications 
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Water / Civil / Mechanical Engineering, Water Resources management, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Social Science, Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Education, Business Management or related disciplines from a recognized university; 
• Master’s degree in any of the above mentioned discipline from a recognized university; 
• PhD; 
• Professional qualification and membership where applicable; 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution; 
• At least Fifteen (15) years’ work experience; 
• At least 10 Years’ relevant experience in management; 
• Demonstrated knowledge of public procurement systems and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and bilateral development partners; 
• Evidence of publication in referred journals; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.