Job Vacancies at North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are: -

• Ensuring the Institution is compliant to international instruments related to water and sanitation affairs;
• Arranging the business of the Board meetings, keep records of the proceedings of Board and perform other duties as the Board may direct;
• Providing advice on legal and corporate matters to the Board through interpretation and writing legal opinions;
• Providing secretariat services to the Board;
• Developing and reviewing relevant regulatory Legal framework for the better implementation of the Institutions’ mandate;
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Institution in courts or other judicial authorities;
• Drafting and reviewing Leases, Contracts, Licensing Frameworks, Service Level Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other legal documents to ensure compliance to statutory requirements and the Institution policies
• Liaising with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters;
• Ensuring that Legal Audit Compliance is carried out to confirm compliance with relevant statutory requirements;
• Overseeing the implementation of Mwongozo Code of Conduct;
• Facilitating gazettement of Rules, Regulations and directives;
• Establishing and managing the Institution Securities Register for the custody and maintenance of securities, bonds or other proprietary instruments resulting from the Institution transactional activities, as required;
• Providing legal guidance on contractual and statutory obligations binding to the Institution;
• Providing and interpreting legal information, conducting training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff;
• Safeguarding the Institution interests and ensuring that they are adequately defended before the courts;
• Managing, reviewing, and monitoring progress of all outstanding litigation;
• Ensuring the Institution complies with constitutional, regulatory and all relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services and contractual risks;
• Ensuring documentation and maintenance of records on all enforcement and compliance assignments undertaken by the Institution personnel and develop legal accountability structures in relation to enforcement assignments;
• Establishing and managing the Institution Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism;
• Management of risks of all the Institution internal legal and regulatory matters and liaison with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action are taken;
• Conducting Legal due Diligence on all prospective Lessees, Licensees, Partners or other third parties with whom the Institution is to enter a legal relationship with;
• Establishing and managing the Lease Register and Licenses Register;
• Preparing and reviewing agreements, licenses, leases and similar instruments;
• Ensuring relevant legal relations with tenants and other stakeholders are entered into by preparing appropriate leases, licenses and other contracts on the Institution assets;
• Advising the Institution and coordinating with the functional areas in relation to various legal requirements which must be complied with and the legal obstacles which must be overcome in order to obtain the Institution targeted results;
• Ensuring timely compliance with rules and regulations affecting the Agency, including the Code of Conduct and Ethics;

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience of which five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position;
• Bachelors of Laws degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Hold a valid practicing certificate;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are: -

• Planning of water and sanitation works to enable the Institution meet its objectives as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, safeguard policies and practices in the implementation of social, environment, water quality, health, safety environmental activities;
• Implementing policies and programs on water and sanitation projects;
• Undertaking the design and implementation of research on water and sanitation.
• Developing departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Institution objectives.
• Developing both short term and long-term water and sanitation works development plans for Institution’s area of jurisdiction in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholders including Multilateral and Bilateral Financing Agencies, Government Agencies during the initiation of various programs.
• Developing investment proposals that will secure continued and sustained funding of projects and activities.
• Developing and reviewing water and sanitation master plans for the Institutions’ area of jurisdiction.
• Preparing tender documents
• Maintaining operational linkages with other departments/sections of the Institution;
• Developing and implementing annual divisional budgets and annual work plans
• Implementing and reporting of Performance Contract Targets
• Checking and recommending for authorization of technical reports, designs, cost estimates and drawings prepared by external parties
• Identifying new water and sanitation projects;
• Carrying out feasibility studies and prepare preliminary design reports for Water and Sanitation Projects
• Carrying out surveys for the projects and preparation of profiles and other drawings
• Preparing cost estimates for projects
• Preparing detailed design reports for water and sanitation projects
• Undertaking stakeholder Consultations/engagement
• Preparing and submitting quarterly reports

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory position;
• Masters degree in Civil/Water Engineerin project management, Water Resources Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
• Registered professional engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are: -

• Formulating policies, strategies, procedures and systems for identifying sources of revenue in the Institution;
• Developing and reviewing of the Strategic Plan;
• Carrying out economic reviews of projects;
• Providing technical and advisory support to the stakeholders;
• Building capacity for economic analysis related to water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Carrying out negotiations for revenue sources for contracts;
• Identifying funding sources and fundraising partners;
• Implementing income generation activities;
• Identifying business strategy for resource mobilization;
• Establishing and maintaining linkages with Consultants and other Stakeholders on economic matters;
• Carrying out economic analysis of investments, programs and projects;
• Coordinating stakeholders including Multilateral and Bilateral Financing Agencies, Government Agencies during the initiation of various programs.
• Developing investment proposals that will secure continued and sustained funding of projects and activities.
• Developing and reviewing water and sanitation master plans for the Institution
• Implementing research and planning policies and strategies
• Ensuring safe custody of all planning and strategy information;
• Liaising with stake holders on project requirements and other relevant information for the smooth operation of the division;
• Coordinating operational linkages with other department/sections of the Institution;
• Coordinating the preparation of project implementation monitoring and evaluation reports;
• Ensuring the effective implementation and reporting of Performance Contract targets within the division;
• Coordinating monitoring and evaluation of project implementation progress;
• Coordinating the monitoring of performance contract and preparing quarterly and annual performance reports;
• Carrying out Economic Surveys and facilitating implementation of related recommendations;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual plans for the Institution and realigning it to the budget;
• Coordinating the preparation of annual budgets.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree Economics, Statistics, Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficient in relevant computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• Responding to all queries in respect of Institution from general public, media, special interest groups etc.;
• Ensuring that collaterals for Institution functions and other forms of communications by the Institution are prepared and issued in line with Institution brand guidelines and are aligned with overall communications strategy;
• Collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform Institution strategic direction of the Institution;
• Preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard;
• Drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Institution;
• Drafting in-house stories and publications such as the Institution magazine, brochures, flyers, notices and advertisements;
• Maintaining and regularly updating data base and mailing list of all stakeholders;
• Preparing public relations materials to be used in various events;
• Maintaining media database;
• Monitoring the press on pertinent Institution and water sector issues;
• Updating the Institution website and digital platforms as advised and engage with users on social media sites such as twitter and Facebook;
• Organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and fairs;
• Keeping calendars and diarizing events (editorial, press conferences, events)
• Proper filing, folioing and maintain Corporate Communication Department registry;
• Taking news worthy photos for the Institution photo gallery;
• Carrying out selection and storage of promotional videos, photography, films, multimedia, and publicity materials and monitor usage Compile Performance Contract evidence and proper file and folio;
• Compiling, receiving complaints and updating the Institution complaints register;
• Monitoring and compiling reports on usage of publicity and CSR budgets;
• Compiling CSR and publicity reports and prepare proposals for the Committee meetings;
• Organizing and executing public relations campaigns and events;
• Coordinating customer satisfaction surveys;
• Preparing publicity and communication materials.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience; three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Member of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) or Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK);
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• 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 Institution records and assets under him/her;
• Preparing budgets and financial reports;
• Capturing processed payments in to the cashbook;
• Balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis;
• Facilitating for the withdrawal of petty cash for office use and ensuring safety of the same at all times;
• Preparing bank reconciliations statements;
• Extracting and providing cash liquidity analysis; and
• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.
• Maintaining Institution accounts payable and receivables as outlined in the Financial Procedures Manual.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), Business Management (Accounting or Finance option) or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are:

• Collecting data for developing investment proposals that will secure continued and sustained funding of projects and activities;
• Collecting data for developing and reviewing water and sanitation master plans for the Institution area of jurisdiction;
• Drafting of tender documents;
• Identify new water and sanitation projects;
• Participating in stakeholder Consultations/engagement;
• Carrying out project feasibility studies;
• Designing water and sanitation projects;
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports;
• Preparing performance management reports;
• Researching on new technologies for water and sanitation;

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Water 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.
• Fulfills the provision of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network components;
• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and user applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Updating and maintaining the Institution website; and
• Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• Collecting baseline data for water and sanitation planning;
• Identifying sites for water and sanitation structures;
• Conducting preliminary topographic, hydrological, socio economic surveys;
• data collection for water and sanitation demand estimation;
• preparing of Feasibility Study Reports;
• Participating in site inspections;
• Preparing of payment certificates;
• Participating in implementation of projects;
• Participating in the development of departmental budgets and annual work plans;
• Preparing project progress reports;
• Participating in stakeholder consultative forums;
• Participating in assessment of water and sanitation facilities;
• Developing project proposals;
• Participating in commissioning of completed projects;
• preparing of project designs.

Qualifications and Work experience

  The successful candidate must have/be: -

• Diploma in Civil/Water/Electrical/Mechanical/Building Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Be registered as Engineering Technician by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB);
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications;
• Proficiency in Auto-CAD/Civil 3D/Sewer CAD/Water CAD and other draughting computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• Driving assigned vehicle;
• Preparing and submitting regular reports on assigned motor vehicle;
• Detecting and reporting common mechanical faults or accident;
• Carrying out minor vehicle repairs/maintenance including oiling and greasing;
• Ensuring safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Keeping up to date work tickets for vehicles;
• Providing general guidance to junior drivers on vehicle operations;
• Ensuring assigned vehicle is in proper mechanical working condition.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• At least served as a driver for at least three (3) years;
• A mean grade D+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license (BC1C and above) free from any current endorsements(s) for classes of the vehicles the driver is required to drive;
• The Occupational Trade Test II Certificate;
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I from are recognized institution.
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution.
• An accident free driving period of 3 years.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

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Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities are; -

• Ensuring safe custody of office documents;
• Ensuring the safety of office equipment;
• Carrying out general office cleanliness;
• Delivering of office mails;
• Preparing and serving office beverages;
• Dispatching of office mails;
• Requisitioning office general supplies;
• Operating basic office equipment;
• Photocopying of documents;
• Binding of documents.

Qualifications and Work experience

The successful candidate must have/be: -

• Have KCSE D+ or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.