Tariffs Officer at Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF)

WASREB 6/5)

Job Purpose

An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Manager/ Senior Officer in supporting water service regulatory activities through provision of economic/financial analysis to promote efficiency and viability in the provision of water services.

Reporting Relationship: Senior Tariffs Officer

Supervises: None

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assist in evaluation of tariff applications
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of tariffs
• Analyse quarterly data on tariff implementation
• Assist in tariff implementation reviews
• Assist in data analysis for annual sector report
• Any other duties as may be assigned
• Assist in analysing trends in revenues and expenses of institutions in the water sector.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics from a recognized institution;
• Qualification in Finance or Accounting –CPA Part II, or ACCA Part II;
• At least 2 years’ experience in the relevant fieldor Entry level for Grade 6;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
• Any other qualification as may be adjudged as relevant by the

Key Competencies and Skills

• IT proficiency
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Project planning and management skills
• Must be able to undertake medium to long-term financial analysis and investment planning
• Strategic leadership skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• High Integrity and team building skills
• Proven intellectual leadership in managing people, operations, and financial resources
• Proven ability to think strategically and design long term plans;
• Ability to drive change and innovation
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The position of Director Standards, Licensing & Advocacy will be on Five (5) year contract renewable once on satisfactory performance, while all the other positions will be on pensionable terms of service.