Careers at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)

Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

• Design water and sanitation projects;
• Administration and supervision ofprojects;
• Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
• Estimate costs for water and sanitation projects;
• Participate in preparation of tender documents;
• Participate in evaluation of tenders;
• Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
• Assist in compiling projectstechnicalreportson design, implementation, and maintenance;
• Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
• Prepare technicalreports, designs and estimates drawings;
• Develop resource mobilization and business proposal; and
• Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be; -

• At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.
• Master’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional Development in a relevant field.
• Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
• Stakeholder engagementskills
• Strong analytical skills
• Innovative skills
• Good Interpersonalskills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

LVSWWDA/PE/2024/01

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Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Participate in development of policies, regulations and operational guidelines and strategies on resource mobilization;
• Coordinate fundraising activities such as donor briefings;
• Conduct evaluation of proposals from organizations and recommend to donors for funding;
• Participate in the development and review of policies, guidelines, regulations and strategy for engagement and maintenance of partnerships and funding procedures;
• Coordinate development of the Council’s mobilization strategy;

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have/be;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the fields; business Administration Economics, Finance, Marketing and Social Sciences;
• Professional Development in a relevant field;
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in supervisory position;
• Membership where applicable;
• Demonstrated results in work performance.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Team player and ability to work in a collaborative manner
• Good interpersonal skills and leadership skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills

LVSWWDA/PRMO/2024/02

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Job Description
Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the Agency’s brand, both online and offline
• Content creation – writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels.
• Social media marketing – creating, managing and growing the Agency’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties.
• Events and event planning – attending industry events and planning meetups for LVSWWDA leadership.
• Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns.
• Responsible to overlook the customer support – collecting reports, and forwarding clients feedbacks to the management.
• Managing any online feedback forums.
• Implement strategic communications plans and to provide local market insight for the authorities public-facing communications.
• Analytics – Using Google analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives.
• Work with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers.
• Gathering information and programmes and significant events in a specific LVSWWDA Cluster area.
• Responsible for scheduling media interviews.
• Assist in developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have/be:

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of supervisory level.
• Master’s Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing,
• International relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

LVSWWDA/POCC/2024/03

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Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Installing and maintaining computersystems;
• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
• Configuring LocalArea Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
• Providing user support;
• Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Carrying outsystems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology equipment;
• User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;
• Verifying,validating andcertifyingInformationCommunicationTechnology equipment;
• Ensuring effective working of systems for efficientservice delivery;
• Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and
• Implementing systems and network security.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector with at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
• Master’s Degree in any ofthe following disciplines: -Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology,
• Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering orits equivalentqualification from a recognized Institution.
• At least any two (2) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT
• Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body.
• Management course of notless than four (4) weeksfrom a recognizedinstitution
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with minimum Supervision

LVSWWDA/PICTO/2024/04

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Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

• Providing inputs for the update of policies and procedures for the Department;
• Developing individual audit engagement plan and ensure implementation;
• Reviewing and evaluating the system of internal controls, assess their adequacy, effectiveness and proposing recommendation for their improvement;
• Safeguarding the Board’s assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Preparing draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement for review by the Principal Internal auditor;
• Assisting in establishing a follow up mechanism on recommendations received from all internal and external audits; and
• Undertaking special audit / investigations.

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

• A minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
• Passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent;
• A registered member of ICPAK in good standing;
• Proficient in computer application skills;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and quality orientation skills;
• Problem solving and analytical skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills; and
• Professionalism.

LVSWWDA/SIA/2024/05

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Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: -

• Carrying out all water quality and pollution control activities;
• Carrying out water quality and pollution control analysis and prepare reports;
• Liaising with other institutions on water quality and pollution control; maintenance of scientific instruments;
• Supervision, evaluation and co-ordination of laboratory work;
• Testing, standardization and development of laboratory working techniques and Advising clients on possible remedial and correct uses of materials under test;
• Supervising, guiding, training and development of junior staff working under him/her.
• Monitor compliance of discharges to set national regulations and standards.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or any other equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Membership of a relevant professional Body;
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Coaching skills,
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical Skills
• Innovative Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills.

LVSWWDA/WQO/2024/06

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Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

• Verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books and registers;
• Ensuring safe custody of Agency records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing budgets and financial reports;
• Receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers;
• Balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis;
• Facilitating withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
• Preparation of Bank reconciliations;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and
• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination;
• A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in supervisory position;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results;

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Communication and reporting skills
• Team player
• Good Coaching skills

LVSWWDA/PMU/02

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Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities entail;

• Implementing the annual procurement and disposal plans;
• Providing secretariat to committees’ incidental to procurement of goods and services, and disposal of assets;
• Ensuring procured goods, services and works are as per specifications;
• Drafting contract documents for goods, works and services;
• Initiating request for payment for goods, works and services rendered and follow up to ensure settlement; and
• Carrying out market surveys to ensure the Agency obtains value for money.

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have/be; -

• Four (4) years relevant work experience in public or private institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Procurement and Supplies Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• A Member of professional body either KISM or CIPS in good standing;
• Demonstrated results in work performance.

 LVSWWDA/PMU/04