Job Openings at Nanyuki Water & Sewerage Company

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager the successful candidate shall assist the Technical Services Manager in:
Management of Non-Revenue Water
Implementation of NRW reduction strategy
Developing and implementation of NRW reduction plans
NRW policy enforcement

Specific Duties And Responsibilities:

• Spearheading establishment of NRW management unit plans and targets with workable succession plans in NAWASCO.
• Coordination of drawing up of programs and action plans for the NAWASCO to implement in NRW reduction.
• Closely and strictly enforcing the implementation of the drawn-up programs and action plans.
• Enforcing of all the targets related directly to NRW reduction and management.
• Assisting and guiding WSP on appropriate consumer mapping.
• Dissemination of new and modern information and techniques for NRW reduction and management to the WSP entire fraternity.
• Developing/improving and strictly enforcing policies and procedures on: Meter reading/servicing/testing and replacement, disconnection/reconnection, pipeline status inspections/maintenance, leaks/bursts establishment and repairs, illegal connections, 100% metering by NAWASCO in its daily operation.
• Assisting WSP to carry out staff (all) training and capacity building on NRW reduction strategies to raise awareness levels.
• Help establish adequate documentation/record keeping and reporting structures and systems and enforcing them by the WSP.
• Collating and analyzing the NRW data and advising the WSP on progress and any interventions that may be necessary at any point in time.
• Assisting WSP in sensitizing customers on NRW management as this is a concerted effort by all parties.
• Advising the WSP on specific resource requirements for each zone and project with regard to NRW management strategies and issues in its area of jurisdiction.
• Safe custody, maintenance and administration of the pooled NRW reduction resources like leak detection equipment, ultrasonic flow meters among others for use by the WSP.
• Leading the WSP in undertaking the NRW reduction operations on the ground among others.
• Shall propose various interventions necessary to be incorporated in the various projects and utilities (old or new) at the different levels of project cycle i.e. design, implementation or operation and maintenance.
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Degree holder in Water Engineering or Social Sciences with at least 10 years’ experience in NRW management.
• Experience in implementing donor funded NRW project
• Demonstrated practical experience in NRW management within water utility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

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Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the main role of the M&E Officer shall be:
Coordinating and reporting on various NAWASCO’s activities outcomes and impact, through timely collection of data and accurate reporting.
Coordination across all NAWASCO functions and activities.
To bring enthusiasm and rigour to the role which informs strategic decision-making as well as informs other stakeholders about how WSP is performing.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defining, assessing, facilitating and developing M&E functions for NAWASCO.
• Prepare a detailed work plan for the development and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System for NAWASCO.
• Developing indicators, data collection monitoring forms and reporting mechanisms.
• Organizing capacity assessments, project data collection activities, analysis, and present programme information to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Contribute to the design of and conducting surveys and special studies across the blocks to assess programme interventions and/or supervise field data collection.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data collection tools to be used for routine monitoring.
• Facilitate collection of quality data from the different blocks and enter these into a central data base under the supervision of the Technical Manager.
• Contribute to annual programme reviews including review of the M&E Plan.
• Periodically update and maintain the database and manage data in order that it is accessible to staff.
• Organize and facilitate M&E training workshops for staff and partners and demystify M&E concepts.
• Provide M&E information to management and teams for decision making, management and improving programme strategy/interventions.
• To analyses data based on regular monitoring for both learning and reporting purposes as well as providing evidence-based feedback to staff and a wider team.
• Preparation of the quarterly and annual reports reflecting project performance and impact result indicators.
• Interpret and disseminate M&E findings vis-à-vis program goals, objectives and activities to different audiences.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• University degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Economics, Program Management, Monitoring and &Evaluation, Strategic Planning.
• At least three years’ professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation programs in Water sector.
• Experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, soliciting information from individuals of varying socio-economic, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills directly related to the work in the water sector, including excellent writing skills;
• Strong computer skill, proficiency in MS Application.
• Knowledge in website content management systems and data management software like statistical packages (SPSS and STATA etc.) is an added advantage;
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team, excellent interpersonal skills, analytical and attentive to detail;
• Capacity and willingness to produce high quality reports.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission