Fresh Jobs at Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA)

REF: NWWDA/Job-01/2023

Job Specification
The specific duties and responsibilities of the CEO will involve: -

• Providing strategic leadership to the senior management and staff of the Agency; 
• Guide in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures that gives the Agency positive perception and competitiveadvantage; 
• Being responsible for day-to-day operations of the Agency; 
• Manage internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure set objectives are met;
• Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and annual work plans; 
• Facilitate regular reporting on the status of performance of agency; 
• Being responsible for the execution and communication of the Board's strategies, decisions and policies; 
• Ensuring that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans; 
• Coordinate resource mobilization to enhance realization of the strategic objectives; 
• Foster relationship with the relevant Ministries, development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Agency; 
• Ensure prudent management of all available resources of the Agency; 
• Ensure adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties; 
• Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya 2010; 
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial reports for consideration and approval by the Board; 
• Develop networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development within the Agency’s area of jurisdiction; 
• Ensure compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives; 
• Serving as the link between the Board and the Management and other stakeholders; 
• Being responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization. 

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

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University.
• Master's Degree from a recognized University.
• Have at least Fifteen (15) years proven experience in a relevant field. 
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience in senior management position.
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrate professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Professional qualification and membership of a professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills 

• Strong Strategic thinking skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong Mentoring and Coaching skills
• Ability to lead and work with teams
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Terms of Service 

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall serve for a contractual period of three (3) years renewable once for a similar period subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes set and evaluated by the Board

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Ref: NWWDA/Job-02/2023

Job Specification
The Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Develop water and sanitation infrastructure investment programs;
• Oversee construction and maintenance of structural works;
• Participate in formulation of policies on infrastructure development for implementation;
• Advise the Board and the CEO on all project technical matters;
• Approve identified water or sanitation projects;
• Ensure implementation of policies and programs on water/sanitation project;
• Approve technical reports on implementation, and maintenance;
• Coordinate and supervise construction of all water/sanitation projects;
• Ensure safe custody of all information on projects;
• Verify and authorize technical reports and designs and estimates drawings;
• Ensure that all projects are constructed as per the acceptable construction industry standards;
• Coordinate the Construction of Water and Sanitation infrastructure within the agency’s area of jurisdiction.
• Development and implementation of the Departments Work plan
• Ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation.
• Examining the design documents to ensure they meet the accepted standard for implementation.
• Coordinate the production of project implementation reports.
• Approve the projects certificates for payment
• Coordinates the site handing over to the contractors
• Coordinates the supervision of the project 
• Coordinates the project handing over to the operators
• Coordinates the preparation of the project’s appraisal reports
• Verification and approval of Resource Mobilization/business proposals;
• Ensure audit of projects and programs;
• Develop departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Agency’s objectives;
• Coordinate stakeholders including multilateral and bilateral financing agencies, Government Agencies in the execution of various programs;

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electrical Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in relevant course from a recognized institution;
• At least 12 years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a supervisory position;
• Membership to Institution of Engineers of Kenya; 
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Professional Development in a relevant field;
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Have demonstrated merit and shown ability in work performance and results; 
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Strategic leadership skills 
• Strong communication and reporting Skills
• Ability to work and lead teams
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Strong Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills

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 REF: NWWDA/Job-03/2023 

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; 

• Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Agency; 
• Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action; 
• Assist in issuance of license or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
• iv Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
• Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns, and other staff when necessary; 
• Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
• Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Agency are represented in policy fora in international regional and national conferences/meetings/workshops; 
• Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally, and internationally;
• Assist to prosecute for and represent the Agency in law courts and quasi-judicial tribunals; 
• Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Agency;
• Assist in drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents on behalf of the Agency;
• Assist in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
• Assist in drafting of contracts and MOUs
• Assist in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Agency; 
• Assist in legal research and assignments; 
• Assist by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the Agency through the AG’S chambers and Ministry
• Assist in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proceed by the Agency through the Attorney General’s chambers and the Ministry;

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

• Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution; 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate; 
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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REF: NWWDA/Job-04/2023 

Job Specification
This will be the entry grade for Degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this 

• level will work under the supervision of a senior officer. 
• The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: -
• Carrying out project feasibility studies;
• Designing water and sanitation projects;
• Carryout research on water and sanitation technologies
• iv) Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Preparing performance management system;
• Preparing bill of quantities and drawings;
• research on new technologies for water and sanitation; 
• Supervising construction of civil and structural work. 

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer. 
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Fulfils the provision of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and skills

• Good Communication skills.
• Good Analytical Skills 
• Good Interpersonal skills

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REF : NWWDA/Job-07/2023 

Job Specifications
Duties and Responsibilities - 

• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle; 
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles; 
• Cleaning of the assigned motor vehicle;
• Submitting regular reports on motor vehicle assigned;
• Reporting any mechanical/accident problems; and
• Proper mechanical working condition of the vehicle. 

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least served in the grade of Driver for at least four (4) years;
• At least a mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary 
• Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate; 
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive; 
• Certificate of Good Conduct 
• First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. Johns 
• Ambulance or any other recognized institution; and 
• An accident free driving period of 3 years.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.

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REF: NWWDA/Job-05/2023 

Job Specification 
The Duties and Responsibilities will entail: 

• Carrying out hydro-geological, geo-technical, seismological and geophysical surveys on water projects;
• Mapping, monitoring, and evaluating groundwater;
• Coordinating and administering hydro geological functions; 
• Formulating and reviewing policies on hydro geology; 
• Developing, implementing, and realizing the division’s strategic plans and objectives; and 
• Collecting data on hydro-geological, geo-technical and geophysical surveys on water projects. 

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

• Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in either, Hydrology, Geology or Geophysics, Geosciences or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Be registered by the Geological Society of Kenya (GSK), Hydrological Society of Kenya, as graduate geologists/ Hydrologist or Geologist Registration Board (GRB); 
• Have Proficiency in computer applications skills; and
• Meets Provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Competencies and Skills 

• Communication and Reporting Skills 
• Analytic Skills
• Leadership skills 
• Proficiency in IT
• Teamwork

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REF: NWWDA/Job-06/2023

Job Specification 
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

• 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 recommendations for their improvement; 
• Safeguarding the Board’s assets by establishing appropriate means ofverifying their existence, ownership, and valuation; 
• Preparing audit reports on completion of each audit engagement 
• 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, an officer must: -

• Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience; 
• Have 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; 
• Have passed Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (K) or its equivalent; 
• Be registered member of ICPAK in good standing; 
• Be proficient in computer application skill; 
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution. 

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.

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REF: NWWDA/Job-08/2023

Job Specification 
This will be the entry and training grade for certificate holders in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer. 

The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail assisting in: -

• Attending to visitors/clients;
• Ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data and information;
• Managing office protocol and etiquette;
• Maintaining office diary and travel itineraries;
• Receiving and distributing hard copy materials to registry;
• Managing Front Office and Switchboard;
• Providing word -processing and secretarial support;
• Ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents;
• Preparing responses to simple routine correspondences;
• Operating office equipment to include photocopying, printing;
• Managing the main switchboard;
• Receiving and directing telephone call to the various offices;
• Distributing, collecting, analyzing and compiling a report from the feedback forms for customer care and disability mainstreaming.
• recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form typing from drafts, manuscripts or recording from dictation machines;
• planning and scheduling of meetings;
• preparing and responding to routine correspondences; 
• management of e-office; 
• managing office petty cash;
• coordinating the general administration of the Manager’s office;
• managing the Manager’s diary;
• coordinating appointments and travel itineraries for the Manager; 
• attending to visitors/clients; 
• handling telephone calls; 
• coordinating schedules of meetings; 
• ensuring security of office records, equipment and documents including classified materials; maintaining an up to date filing system in the office; 
• establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondence and file movements; 
• preparing responses to simple routine correspondence; 
• managing office protocol and etiquette; 
• supervising office cleanliness; 
• ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; and
• Undertaking any other office administrative services duties that may be assigned.

Person Specifications 
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Agency OR Passed the following examinations from the Kenya National Examinations Agency (KNEC);
  • Typewriting III (Minimum 50 w.p.m.)/Computerized document processing III; 
  • Shorthand III (110 w.p.m);
  • Business English III/Communications I;
  • Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
  • Secretarial Duties II;
  • Commerce II;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution