General Manager - Engineering and Strategy at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements technical goals & strategies as guided by the company’s corporate plan, mission and vision.
• Safeguards sound corporate governance by identifying risks and implementing proper controls to mitigate those risks
• Spearheads formulation, implementation, enforcement and review of sound water and wastewater systems, policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and solutions for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery mechanisms.
• Oversees planning and co-ordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering instalments (capacity works) and related issues.
• Safeguards against Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt pipeline repairs/maintenance, complete and accurate metering of all consumers
• Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.
• Provides technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major water and wastewater works.
• Provides overall supervision of staff, contractors and consultants for all major works
• Guarantees quality and safety of water supplied to consumers.
• Offers professional advice to management on the acquisition of capital assets and related issues.
• Facilitates timely initiation and completion of technical audits and implementation of corrective actions as may be necessary.
• Oversees preparation of departmental reports and budgets to facilitate decision-making
• Executes performance management and review of staff within the technical division through performance contracts, appraisals and reviews
• Liaises with the Human Resource division to enforce employee discipline, safeguard wellness and safety of the staff within the division
• Provides wholesome leadership to employees in the Engineering division to foster a cohesive, motivated and engaged workforce
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director from time to time

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Mechanical/Water Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Registered Engineer with EBK / IEK or equivalent professional body; in good standing
• Certificate in Computer application.
• At least eight (8) years of similar experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work environment

Personal Qualities, skills and competencies in addition to the above requirements.

• Understanding of/experience in technical dimensions related to Water Engineering technologies, fresh water harvesting and wastewater treatment, distribution and disposal, etc.
• Ability to leverage emerging technology including ICT, Engineering and other emerging innovations to improve operational efficiency, cost management and service delivery.
• Understanding of laws, regulations and standards affecting water harvesting, treatment and distribution and able to put in place sound compliance framework.
• Certified training in Operational Stealth and Safety (OHS) is preferred
• Sound Knowledge of standards for water quality, sanitation etc.
• Demonstrable financial management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, conflict resolution skills and
• Willingness/flexibility to work in a field based setup
• Project Management skills
• Understanding and ability to set up water Vendors point and enterprises.
• Water CAD, Arch CAD, and AutoCAD knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct