Distribution and Sales Manager at Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Limited

JOB REFERENCE: KIRIWASCO/04/11/2021

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Manager distribution and sales will be responsible for;

 Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

•  Overseeing the performance of all activities within the distribution and sales department in order to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations
• Responsible for ensuring that departmental objectives, plans and activities are aligned to the Corporate Objectives, Vision and Mission
• Responsible for developing a sound business plan that covers sales, revenue, and expense controls.
• Responsible for development of a sound framework for development, management and maintenance of a water distribution system in the Company’ area to minimize nonrevenue water
• Identifying market niches suitable for targeted growth and development of the Company’s products and service portfolio;
• Appraising, supervising, mentoring and coaching of all staff within the distribution and sales department to ensure business continuity.
• Develop plans (long and short term) geared toward improvement of water and sewer distribution network and extensions.
• Shall be directly responsible for management of any project within the water and sewer distribution network
• Growing water and sewerage services coverage distribution width and depth within the allocated area of jurisdiction
• Plan and implement viable network extensions, renewals and rationalizations to increase the customer base and improve on service reliability.

Operational Responsibilities/Tasks

• Ensure that good water quality in the distribution network is maintained by routine flushing of mains and adoption of good water mains and service line repair practices.
• Analyze network performance (e.g. network pressures, frequency of leaks and bursts Vs areas / particular pipes) and advice Management on suitable remedial measures.
• Conducting product research and development according to market trends and customer demand.
• Regularly conducting water distribution infrastructure checks and recommending any necessary infrastructure development, maintenance or replacements
• Developing/adopting and implementing various pro-poor interventions aimed at increasing access to water service for the urban poor in the low-income areas.
• Carry out network balancing through continuous reservoir level monitoring; and pressure and flow measurements to enhance supply reliability.
• Ensure sound occupational health and safety practices are maintained for all activities in the section
• Shall physically update network maps and ensure that the soft copy maps are up to date.
• Ensure proper customer meter installation and effective meter reading.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or water Engineering or related field with experience in water sector.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience; four (4) of which must be at management level
• Ability to lead and supervise sales and distribution teams.
• Competency in coaching and mentoring sales and distribution staffs.
• Proficiency in ICT with strong MS office and internet use
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal relations skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• The appointment will be for a contract term of 3 YEARS renewable subject to satisfactory performance