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  • Posted: Feb 24, 2017
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    Athi Water is one of the eight Water Boards under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources created to bring about efficiency, economy and sustainability in the provision of water and sewerage services in Kenya. Athi Water is created under Section 51 of the Water Act 2002 serving a population of over 4.5 million. As duty bearers, Athi Water:...
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    Senior Engineer

    (JOB REF. AWSB/SE/4/2017)

    a) Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Technical Manager, Planning and Engineering Services the position holder will be responsible for the following duties:-
    • Plan, design and develop/expand infrastructure for water supply and waste water.
    • Liaise and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the implementation of water and waste water projects.
    • Prepare project proposals funding.
    • Develop technical standards and criteria to guide in implementation of various projects.
    • Develop investment programs and work with stakeholders to develop relevant programs as per the mandate of the Board.
    • Conduct technical appraisals to ascertain compliance with various statutory and related requirements.
    • Prepare, maintain and update water and waste water infrastructure inventory.
    • Engage and manage consultants, contractors and other external parties effectively to ensure the efficient, timely and cost effective delivery of projects.
    • Prepare monitoring and evaluation/progress reports for projects and consultancy contracts.
    • Design and supervise the implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure.
    • Supervise construction and rehabilitation of Water and Sewerage infrastructure.
    • Prepare tender documents including engineering drawings, bills of quantities, specifications and contract documents.
    • Prepare Terms of Reference (TORs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) as required for acquisition of various consultants.
    • Any other duties as may be outlined in the annual work plan and assigned from time to time by the Technical Manager.

    b) Requirements for Appointment:

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
    • Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya and a corporate member of IEK.
    • A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in an organization serving a large and demanding public.
    • Demonstrated experience in planning, design and development of water supply and waste water infrastructure.
    • Demonstrated experience in relevant engineering software such as Auto-Cad, GIS packages, etc.
    • Demonstrated experience in contract/project management.
    • Experience in handling donor funded projects.
    • A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

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    Legal and Compliance Manager

    a) Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position holder will be responsible for the following duties:-


    • Advising the Board on their duties and responsibilities, obligations, relevant laws and governance matters.
    • Coordinating governance audit process and implementation of the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
    • Provision of secretarial and legal advisory services to the Board and Board committees.
    • Assisting in preparation of Board and Committee work plans and charters.
    • Assisting in carrying out Board evaluation and Board induction and training.
    • Coordination and monitoring of Board development activities.
    • Keeping safe custody of the seal and other relevant documents.
    • Preparing legal advice and opinion and handling legislation and litigation matters relating to Athi Water.
    • Ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and management.
    • Preparation, review and validation various agreements, contracts and leases with third parties.
    • Custodian of legal instruments and related items.
    • Promote an effective intellectual property strategy, function, process and system to protect and enhance the intellectual assets of the Board.
    • Act as the corporation’s principal liaison officer with regulators, respond to regulators enquiries and coordinate regulators’ inspections.
    • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and recommend or take appropriate action.
    • Execute and manage appropriate legal action in response to suits filed against the Board by external parties and to prosecute third parties when company rights and/or interests are violated.
    • Liaising with external lawyers handling legal matters on behalf of Athi Water and attending Court hearings.

    b) Requirements for Appointment:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
    • Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
    • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
    • Be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
    • Certified Public Secretary and member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
    • A minimum of eight (8) years’ post-admission experience in legal profession, four (4) of them spent at senior management level with relevant responsibility in an organization serving a large and demanding public.
    • Advanced computer skills.
    • A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

    c) Duration

    The successful candidate will be engaged for a period of three (3) years on contract terms with a possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications quoting the title and reference number of the post being applied for and enclose detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, copy of National ID, current position, remuneration, email address and telephone contact plus names and contacts of three (3) referees to the address below by Thursday 9th March 2017.

    Chief Executive Officer,
    Athi Water Services Board,
    Africa-Re Centre, Hospital Road,
    P.O. Box 45283 – 00100, Nairobi

    or email: vacancies@awsboard.go.ke

    Athi Water is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity are encouraged to apply

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