Job Opportunities at Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA)

LVSWWDA 2: REF:-LVS/HR/RSP/2/2020

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

• Preparation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for carrying out research.
• Assessment of Agency needs and consolidation of areas for policy and operational research.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating, implementation and control of research activities.
• Translate research findings into policy briefs for improvement of institutional delivery on mandate.
• Collection and analysis of events and developments that have potential to impact the Agency’s business and preparation of regular reports and forecasts.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on implementation the Agency’s strategic and operational plans.
• Formulation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for setting and implementing operational, quality and services level standards.
• Formulation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for environment, health, safety, social, land take, and related matters in activities, projects and programs.
• Coordinate the preparation, cascading and implementation of the Agency’s annual performance contracts.
• Coordinating corporate performance measurement, evaluation and reporting.
• Quarterly/Annually monitoring and evaluation of performance contracts of the Board and Agency’s contracted units.
• Coordinating and overseeing the preparation and implementation of a quality management system for the Agency.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the research, strategy and performance management teams.
• Preparation and execution of the Agency’s performance management framework.
• Coordination of risk and business continuity management in the Agency.
• Coordinate formulation and implementation of business process re-engineering initiatives.
• Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement to enhance achievement of the Agency’s strategic goals.
• 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 economics or statistics or project planning and management or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in economics, statistics, policy research, strategic planning, business administration, project management or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Attended a leadership course lasting more than four weeks.
• Be a member of a professional body in good standing, where applicable.
• Be a licensed practitioner, where applicable.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in strategic planning, policy research, performance management, institutional development or related field.
• 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.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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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.  

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LVSWWDA 2: REF:-LVS/HR/FMI/3/2020

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

• Providing effective leadership and management of the financial affairs of the Agency.
• Developing, executing and reporting on financial planning, strategies and policies.
• Preparation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for resource mobilization, finance, investment and accounting.
• Coordination of preparation, monitoring, control and evaluation of the Agency’s budgets.
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Agency’s resources including assets and finances.
• Preparation of appropriate, meaningful, accurate and timely management accounts and reports to the Chief Executive Officer and relevant Board Committee.
• Formulation of draft policies, strategies, procedures, standards and guidelines for finance, accounts and resource mobilization function.
• Timely preparation of accurate and credible periodic financial statements that comply with relevant laws, policies, circulars and industry standards.
• Effective maintenance, storage and management of financial, accounts and related records in compliance with the law.
• Negotiation with financial institutions and development partners on financial support.
• Transforming technical proposals into bankable investment proposals.
• Mapping and networking with existing and potential financial and investment partners.
• Financial and economic evaluation of proposed investments.
• Debtors and creditors portfolio management.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the finance, resource mobilization and investment teams.
• Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement towards achievement of the Agency’s financial and investment goals.
• 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 commerce, accounting, finance or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in economics, statistics, commerce, accounting, finance, business administration, marketing or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Certified Public Accountants (Kenya).
• Attended a leadership course lasting more than four weeks.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Be a licensed practitioner, where applicable.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in finance, accounts, investment banking or resource mobilization.
• Five years of relevant experience in a management position within an organization of equivalent mandate and scope of responsibilities.
• At least three years relevant experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, report 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.

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REF:- LVS/HR/COS/4/2020

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

• Preparation of draft policies, strategies and guidelines for the management and improvement of human resources, administration, corporate social responsibility, corporate communications, and information and communication technology functions.
• Coordinating and overseeing planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring and evaluation of performance of human resources, administrative, corporate social responsibility, and information and communication technology functions.
• Facilitating proactive media engagement and public communication through various platforms under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Formulating and implementing a framework for strategic human resources management and development.
• Ensuring compliance with constitutional, legal, regulatory, guidelines and industry requirements in the execution of human resources, administrative, corporate social responsibility, corporate communications, information and communication technology functions.
• Developing, promoting, implementing and reviewing a road map for institutionalization of a corporate culture that promotes realization of the institution’s strategic goals and positioning in the public space.
• Preparation of appropriate, meaningful, accurate and timely management reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Proactive deployment of information and communication technologies to improve the efficiency, reliability and effectiveness of the Agency’s operations and interaction with other institutions and the public.
• Promotion of professional development and retention of excellent employees.
• Regular evaluation of the effectiveness of organizational design and initiating proposals for reorganization, rightsizing and reforms to promote achievement of corporate goals.
• Ensure optimal utilization, operation, maintenance, storage and timely disposal of the Agency’s assets.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the human resources, administration, corporate social responsibility, corporate communications, information and communication technology teams.
• 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 commerce, human resources, public relations, communication, social sciences, business administration, public administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in commerce (human resources option), human resources, public relations, communication, social sciences, business administration, public administration or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Attended a leadership course lasting more than four weeks.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Be a licensed practitioner, where applicable.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in human resources management or development, administration, corporate communications or information and communication technology.
• Experience in fundraising and running corporate social responsibility programs would be an added advantage.
• Five years of relevant experience in a management position within
• an organization of equivalent mandate and scope of responsibilities.
• At least three years relevant experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, report 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.

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LVSWWDA 3: REF:-LVS/HR/CSL/5/2020

The position is responsible functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Executive Officer for the following:

• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
• Assisting the Board in carrying out Board induction and training; updating the Board and Committee Charters; preparation of Board Work Plans; Board evaluation; governance audit; and implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Facilitating the development, updating and application of the Board of Directors governance instruments.
• Safe custody of the seal of the Agency and accounting to the Board for its use.
• Maintaining and updating the register of conflicts of interest.
• Ensuring that Board members are aware of all relevant laws affecting the organization. 
• Facilitating effective communication between the organization and the shareholder.
• Promptly filing annual returns with relevant authorities.
• Circulating Board and Committee papers in advance of any meeting, except in exceptional circumstances.
• Maintaining and storing of the records of the Board and its Committees.
• Coordinating the development of the draft performance targets for the Board of Director, being contracted and evaluated annually.
• Developing draft performance targets for Corporation secretarial, being contracted and evaluated annually.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer.
• In addition, the position is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the following:
• Establishing and managing Legal Registry.
• Providing advice on and interpreting all policies, information, events, matters, questions and issues that have legal implications on the Agency.
• Reviewing and providing legal opinion and guidance on draft memoranda, contracts and other instruments that bind the Agency.
• Ensuring all statutory obligations of the Agency and its officers are brought to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer and other relevant officials.
• Safeguarding the Agency’s interests in court proceedings as well as in other disputes and engagements.
• Registration and safe custody of instruments for the Agency’s properties and assets, including concessions and acquisitions.
• Organizing and coordinating the facilitation and timely production of Agency’s witnesses and evidence in court.
• Formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and interventions that minimize the Agency’s legal exposure and costs.
• Defining Agency’s requirements as well as service levels and ensuring sound management of contracts for outsourced governance audit and legal services.
• Facilitating speedy resolution of disputes that have legal implications.
• Legal drafting of the Agency’s instruments including codes, cooperative frameworks, deeds of handover, agreements, memoranda, regulations and guidelines.
• Establishing and managing the system for Alternative Dispute Resolution for the Agency.
• Providing legal guidance on joint ventures and public-private partnership initiatives.
• Carrying out annual legal risk assessment of the Agency and defining mitigation measures in consultation with other heads of functional units.
• Conducting legal due diligence on third parties when required.
• Preparation of draft annual work plans, budgets and performance targets for corporation secretarial and legal services.
• Formulation of policies, strategies and procedures for improved delivery of corporation secretarial and legal services.
• Preparation of periodic reports on corporation secretarial and legal services.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the Corporation secretarial and legal services teams.
• Prudent, transparent and accountable management of resources allocated for corporation secretarial and legal services.
• Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement in execution of corporation secretarial and legal services.
• Developing draft performance targets for legal services, being contracted and evaluated annually.

Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Law or Business Administration or Project Management or Environment or Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Post graduate diploma in law from Kenya School of Law or its equivalent.
• Being a Certified Public Secretary of Kenya is an added advantage.
• Attending a leadership course lasting at least four weeks is an added advantage.
• Be a member of a professional body in good standing.
• Be a licensed professional.
• At least six years of relevant experience in practicing law and related activities.
• Two years of relevant experience in provision of corporation secretarial services and/or in an organization with 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.

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LVSWWDA 3: REF:- LVS/HR/HRA/6/2020

The position is responsible to the Senior Manager Corporate Services for the following:

• Implementation of constitutional, legal and regulatory provisions on human resource management, development and administration.
• Ensuring fair application of Agency’s human resource policies, instruments, standards and guidelines.
• Providing guidance in the development, interpretation, implementation and review of human resource policies, guidelines and standards.
• Coordinating organizational development and job reviews.
• Managing staff recruitment, selection, appointment, development, capacity building, promotion, discipline and separation within policy.
• Developing, reviewing and coordinating implementation of employee welfare and other incentive schemes.
• Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of performance management systems.
• Making regular analyses on staffing levels and recommendations for proper deployment, optimization and succession planning.
• Ensuring the establishment and operation of grievance handling mechanisms for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing emerging approaches and practices in managing the human resource function and initiating their integration into the Agency’s policies and practices.
• Championing change management programs and promoting continuous improvement philosophy.
• Coordinating the conduct of annual performance appraisal on all employees.
• Administering and managing the Agency’s payroll.
• Analyzing skill and knowledge gaps within the Agency and planning, resourcing
• and executing training and development programs annually.
• Ensuring maintenance and safe storage of employee records.
• Coordinating implementation of administration policies, regulations, standards, rules, and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining the Agency’s assets register.
• Maintaining the Agency’s assets and property in good working condition.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate, effective and efficient records management systems and facilities for the Agency.
• Overseeing the provision of security for the Agency’s installations, premises and employees.
• Reviewing the design and implementation of security systems for the Agency.
• Coordinating office management services, office accommodation, transport and logistics as well as provision of equipment, tools and uniforms to employees.
• Investigating incidences of security lapses in the Agency in liaison with relevant security agencies.
• Making arrangements for the timely acquisition of legal documents such as motor vehicle log books, insurances and licenses in conjunction with relevant agencies and the legal function.
• Preparation of regular reports as required.
• Developing draft performance targets for human resources and administration, being contracted and evaluated annually.

Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management or commerce (human resources option) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration or equivalent from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Attending a management or leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• a member of a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Be a licensed practitioner.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in human resources management, development or industrial relations.
• Five years of relevant experience in a supervisory position within a medium to large organization.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, analytical, strategic thinking, proposal writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in use of automated human resource and administration tools.
• Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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LVSWWDA 3: REF:-LVS/HR/PSP/7/2020

The position is responsible to the Senior Manager Research, Strategy and Performance for the following:

• Reviewing the Agency’s Strategic Plan.
• Carrying out economic review and evaluation of infrastructure development projects and programs.
• Data collection, analysis and reporting relevant to the Agency’s strategic and operational planning.
• Review of Agency’s investment and business proposals.
• Identification of opportunities for investment and growth and developing strategies for timely action.
• Impact evaluation of the Agency’s interventions.
• Assessment of the water and sanitation coverage status within the Agency’s area of jurisdiction.
• Regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the Agency’s projects, programs, activities and performance contracts.
• Consolidating annual work plans, capital expenditure budget and performance contracts.
• Disseminating the Agency’s Strategic Plan and annual operational plans.
• Networking and liaising with relevant ministries, departments and agencies on medium to long term national and sector priorities and initiatives.
• Establishment, maintenance and enhancement of productive internal and external stakeholder linkages and engagement towards achievement of the Agency’s strategic goals.
• Facilitating the preparation, cascading, implementation and reporting of the cascaded annual performance contracts.

Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in economics, statistics or equivalent from arecognized university.
• Post graduate diploma in economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, project management, business administration, strategic planning or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Attending a management or leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing, where applicable.
• Be a licensed practitioner, where applicable.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in long range planning, strategy formulation, economic evaluation of projects or performance measurement.
• Five years of relevant experience in a supervisory position within a medium to large organization.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, report writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and team leadership skills.
• Track records of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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LVSWWDA 3: REF:-LVS/HR/INA/8/2020

The position is responsible to the Board of Directors for the following:

• Providing secretarial services to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Preparation of draft policies, strategies, plans and guidelines for the internal audit function.
• Implementation of policies, strategies, plans and guidelines of the internal audit function.
• Coordinating and performing the planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the internal audit function.
• Conducting internal audits and compiling and tabling reports in compliance with the internal audit framework, industry standards and best practice.
• Performing special audits and investigations.
• Setting up and implementing internal audit systems in accordance with auditing standards and relevant laws.
• Testing the efficacy of the risk assessment and management systems.
• Monitoring and reporting on the overall risk profile of the Board of Directors.
• Supporting the various functions of the Agency in risk profiling.
• Reviewing the correctness and accuracy of financial reports and statements.
• Providing independent assurance on risk management processes in terms of design and operation.
• Assuring on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy.
• Provision of leadership and guidance to the internal audit team.

Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, commerce (finance), or business administration (finance) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in accounting, commerce (finance), or business administration (finance) or equivalent from a recognized university is an added advantage.
• Attended a management or leadership course lasting at least four weeks.
• Be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Be a licensed practitioner, where applicable.
• At least ten years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
• Five years of relevant experience in a supervisory position within a medium to large organization.
• At least three years relevant experience utilizing or auditing through an Enterprise Resource Planning System.
• Demonstrable negotiation, communication, networking, technical, analytical, strategic thinking, report writing, mentoring, coaching, problem solving, presentation and team leadership skills.
• Track record of high integrity, professional and ethical conduct.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure.
• Track record of achievement of set performance targets.
• Meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.