Director Water And Sanitation at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/42/2023

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Developing, Implementing Monitoring and Evaluating strategic plans, programs and projects in collaboration with other Departments and stakeholders.
• Preparing professional and quality standards for construction of Water supply and Sanitation infrastructure.
• Overseeing the construction of Water and Sanitation works undertaken directly or by contractors.
• Planning and supervising the programs and activities.
• Organizing, directing, controlling and the co-coordinating the functions of the department.
• Interpreting and applying National and County laws and other related statutes in the department in line with the County goals and objectives.
• Developing appropriate County departmental policies, legal and institutional frameworks for implementation.
• Overseeing preparation of annual work plan and financial budgets. Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
• Coordinating production, documentation, and dissemination of the relevant information.
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for Appointments

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering from a Recognized Institution.
• Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) Weeks from Kenya School of Government.
• Be registered with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Be a member Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than five (5) years of which should be in senior management position.
• Demonstrate a high degree in professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate general administrative ability required for direction, control, and implementation of water and sewerage engineering programs and projects;
• Be conversant with Policy formulation and implementation
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the County Development goals and plans towards attainment of Kenya Vision 2030.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Be a strategic thinker, proactive and result oriented.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines; and
• Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.