Senior Manager: Water Works and Services at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)

LVSWWDA 2: REF:- LVS/HR/WWS/1/2020

The position is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following:

• Development of multi-year master plan for water works and services by jurisdiction and County.
• Preparation of draft annual work plans, budgets and performance targets for water works and services projects, activities and interventions. 
• Identification, planning, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, detailed designs and technical specifications for water infrastructure development, expansion and rehabilitation projects and programs.
• Preparation of project proposals for water infrastructure projects.
• Formulation of policies and strategies for improved delivery of water infrastructure development and management services.
• Supervision of construction of water infrastructure within scope, standards, time, cost and quality.
• Preparation of technical reports on water infrastructure feasibility, design, construction, operation and performance.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the water works and services teams.
• Coordination and supervision of all water works and services activities.
• Establishment of effective and efficient systems for project execution, quality control and compliance with industry standards, codes and the law.
• Contract and construction management of water projects and programs.
• Prudent, transparent and accountable management of resources allocated for water works and services.
• Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement in execution of water works and services projects and programs.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation and evidence backed reporting on projects and programs.
• Engagement of development partners on matters related to water works and services.
• Originating research and development proposals on water works and services.
• Developing draft annual performance targets for water works and services, being contracted and evaluated annually.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Board or the CEO.

Requirements

To effectively perform the outlined duties, the Agency seeks to recruit a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil or water engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in civil or water engineering or project management or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Attended a leadership course lasting more than four weeks.
• Be a member of a professional body in good standing.
• Be a Licensed professional engineer.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in planning, design, procurement, contract management and construction of large water and related infrastructure.
• Five years of relevant experience in a management position within an organization of equivalent mandate and scope of responsibilities.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, proposal writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and team leadership skills.
• Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.