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  • Posted: Jun 28, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 11, 2017
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    KWTA has specific core functions. Its main function is to co-ordinate and oversees the protection, rehabilitation, conservation,and sustainable management of water towers. The Agency also co-ordinates and oversees the recovery and restoration of forest lands, wetlands and biodiversity hotspots. It has the responsibility of promoting the implementation of ...
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    Senior Finance & Accounts Officer

    Level: KWT 5

    The officer will be answerable to the Manager Finance and Accounts.

    Finance & Accounts Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Assisting, updating and review subsidiary ledgers and reconciling them to the general ledger;
    • Ensure supplier and customer accounts are reconciled on monthly basis;
    • Ensure proper Management of cash through implementation of controls;
    • Assist in reviewing bank reconciliations on weekly basis;
    • Ensure tax compliance in all operations;
    • Assist in preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage statutory audits as well as implement the agreed upon internal audit recommendations;
    • Analyze customer credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risks involved;
    • Maintain book of debtors, debt accounts and monitor payments and update records and periodically reconcile their accounts;
    • Review individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection and advising Management on creditors that need to be written off as bad debts and or deal with liquidators and collection agencies;
    • Evaluate customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history and purchase activity.

    Qualifications for the Finance & Accounts Officer Job

    • Have a Bachelors of Commerce Degree (Accounting/Finance Option) or its equivalent;
    • Have passed part III (final) of Certified Public Accountants (Kenya) Examination, or its equivalent;
    • Be registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
    • Have at least four (4) years’ experience in a relevant field;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Planning Officer

    Level: KWT 6

    The Planning Officer will report to the Senior Planning Officer

    Planning Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Collection and analysis of data relating to the overall strategy of the Agency;
    • Implementation and appraisal of activities, projects and programmes;
    • Participating in development, review and implementation of the strategic plan of the Agency.
    • Evaluation and monitoring of development projects and programmes;
    • Conducting pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and setting project priorities;
    • Formulation of economic and statistical development activities;
    • Collation and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins.

    Qualifications for the Planning Officer Job

    • Have Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Economics, Development Planning;
    • Have Development Studies or any other relevant, related and equivalent qualifications;
    • Knowledge and understanding of the current best corporate planning and monitoring practices;
    • Have relevant Computer applications skill;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    Program Officer

    Level: KWT 6

    This is the Bachelor’s degree graduate entry point. Officer at this level will report to the Senior Programme Officer, Community Livelihood

    Programme Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Community livelihood programme liaison and participation;
    • Preparation and monitoring of programme budgets.
    • Preparing Periodical reports on project implementation as required by the Senior Programme Officer.
    • Gathering information regarding communities’ concerns on engagement and participation related to water
    • Preparing quarterly reports on programmes/projects implementation.
    • Data analysis for project/ Programme Monitoring and evaluation.

    Qualifications for the Programme Officer Job

    • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution on the following fields:-Community Development, Sociology, Project management, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Natural Resources Management or any other related fields;
      OR
    • Higher National Diploma with two (2) years relevant work experience from a recognized institution in the following fields: -Business Administration, Project management, Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community Development, Social work or any other related field;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills.
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Internal Auditor

    Level: KWT 6

    The Officer will be answerable to the Manager Internal Audit.

    Internal Auditor Job Responsibilities

    • Pre/Post-auditing of payments documents to confirm compliance with set internal controls;
    • Reviewing of internal control systems and reporting on any weakness;
    • Undertaking specific audit assignments and preparing detailed audit observation reports;
    • Checking on budgetary controls to ensure compliance with the set budget and work plans;
    • Checking on internal controls on revenue/Appropriation-In-Aid (A-in-A) collection to advice on deviation in approved levels;
    • Confirming that the Agency’s assets, plant and equipment, supplies, stores are appropriately recorded and the registers are maintained;
    • Facilitating the risk assessment audit;
    • Implementing audit programs, analyze outcomes and prepare report on required changes;
    • Follow up on the implementation of recommendations from the audit committee;
    • Follow up on implementation on recommendations of the external auditors;
    • Carrying out investigation on alleged fraud situations and make recommendations.

    Qualifications for the Internal Auditor Job

    • Have three (3) years’ experience as an Internal Auditor in a busy environment;
    • Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) III or Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) III or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    • Be a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors or Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
      OR
    • Have relevant Bachelor’s Degree with CPA II (CIA) II or its equivalent from a recognized Institution; and
    • Be proficient in Computerized Accounting/Audit packages;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Ecosystem Research Officer

    Level: KWT 6

    The Officer will report to the Assistant Director Ecosystem Assessment

    Research Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Carrying out assessments and generate information to support development of the Water Towers status report;
    • Assisting in assessing and monitoring of rehabilitation and conservation activities in the Water Towers;
    • Developing field data collection protocols for assessing and monitoring the Water Towers;
    • Carrying out field data collection, entry, analysis, archiving and reporting on the status of the Water Towers;
    • Assisting in generation of baseline data and information on water towers, critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;
    • Contributing in generation of data on climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation measures in the Water towers;
    • Assisting in economic valuation of the water tower status;
    • Contributing in monitoring of the climate change in the Water Towers (mitigation and adaptation);
    • Assisting in development of stakeholders inventory in the Water Towers;
    • Undertaking rapid assessment of critical natural resource elements within the Water Tower;
    • Assisting in preparation of the Directorate’s quarterly/annual reports on status of the water tower for the department;
    • Contributing in development and implementation of the Water Towers monitoring program;
    • Assisting in development of the Directorate’s budgets and reports;

    Qualifications for the Research Officer Job

    • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:-Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Economics, Environmental Science or any other relevant field
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding of Natural Resources sector;
    • Demonstrate good understanding field and secondary data collection;
    • Have strong practical and theoretical knowledge on GIS and Remote Sensing data analysis;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Community Development - Programme Officer II

    Level: KWT 7

    This is the entry point for Diploma holders. Officers in this cadre will report to the Senior Programme Officer Community Development.

    Programme Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Preparing documentation including writing/editing short articles and other materials regarding projects and programmes;
    • Preparing procurement requests for good/services that require prior funding for agency approval;
    • Compiling and maintaining database of Community groups and other stake holders;
    • Participating in distribution of information that promote the role of Water to community and broader public;
    • Participating in work planning and project implementation;
    • Preparing meeting venues for proposal review, submission, and administration which involve community and the Agency;
    • Data collection for and analysis and project/ Programme Monitoring.

    Qualifications for the Programme Officer Job

    • At least a KCSE certificate with a minimum grade C plain
    • A Diploma in Social work, Community Development, Business Administration or Business Management,
    • Project management, Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related fields from a recognized institution
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Data Officer I

    Level: KWT 6

    The Officer will report to the Assistant Director Ecosystem Assessment.

    Data Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Assisting in acquisition and management of spatial datasets for all the water towers;
    • Assisting in development of a spatial database for all the water towers using software’s such as Post GIS, SQL Server, mobile servers etc.;
    • Contributing in mapping and modeling of Water Towers ecosystem services
    • Assisting in assessment of land cover and land use trends in all the water towers;
    • Contributing in assessment of water towers ecological integrity and map priority rehabilitation sites;
    • Developing cartographic products and spatial data to support development of the Water Towers status reports and other KWTA activities;
    • Assisting in development of the Water Towers Status Report and Directorate’s quarterly/annual reports;
    • Undertaking field data collection, processing, archiving and dissemination of information;
    • Contributing in development of a data platform and web based information access and visualization on the status of Water Towers;
    • Assisting in development of innovative technologies for assessing, monitoring and evaluating status of the Water Towers;
    • Supporting in training staff and stakeholders on acquisition of data using GIS and Remote sensing technology.

    Qualifications for the Data Officer Job

    • Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:-Natural Resource Management, Ecology,
    • Environmental Planning, Environmental Economics, Environmental Science or any other relevant field.
    • Have two years (2) of relevant work experience
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding of Natural Resources sector;
    • Demonstrate good understanding field and secondary data collection;
    • Practical and theoretical knowledge on GIS and Remote Sensing data analysis will be added advantage;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    Business Development - Programme Officer II

    Level: KWT 7

    The officer will report to Senior Programme Officer Business Development and will be

    Programme Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Collecting Data for development of projects in accordance with KWTA Groups design and specification standards materials regarding projects and programmes;
    • Participating in compiling of information that promote the role of
    • Water to community and broader public
    • Participating in work planning, proposal preparation.
    • Preparation of relevant materials and meeting venues between the
    • Agency and project developers.
    • Assisting in data collection and analysis for ongoing projects monitoring.

    Qualifications for the Programme Officer Job

    • At least a KCSE certificate with a minimum grade C plain;
    • A Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management, Community Development, Entrepreneurship,
    • Project management, Natural Resources Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other related fields from a recognized institution;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Senior Receptionist

    Level: KWT 7

    The officer will be answerable to the Administrative officer.

    Senior Receptionist Job Responsibilities

    • Coordinating the activities of the reception desk
    • Liaising and coordinating with the Director’s Office in protocol on reception matters;
    • Organization and implementation of reception programs for any official function;
    • Development of work schedule for reception officers;
    • Maintain good public relations in Agency’s offices:-
    • Management of the switch board to ensure fast/right connectivity between the organization and its customers/stake holders and within the Agency.
    • Manage equipment and utilities such as telephones, switchboards and documents containing contact information
    • Mentoring and Coaching other reception staff;
    • Coordination of training and development of reception staff.

    Qualifications for the Senior Receptionist Job

    • Diploma in Front Office Management/ Customer care/ Public Relations/
      Communication/ Hospitality Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
    • Good oral and written communication skills in both English/Kiswahili;
    • Basic knowledge in fire fighting
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Good oral and written communication skills in both English/Kiswahili.
    • Two (2) years relevant experience;
    • Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and work results;

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    Administration Officer

    Level: KWT 6

    The Officers at this level will be reporting to the Senior Administration Officer I

    Administration Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Participating in development of polices and guidelines for administration purposes
    • Coordinating transport services including allocation of vehicles and supervision of drivers;
    • Maintenance and servicing of vehicle;
    • Overseeing cleaning and security services;
    • Maintenance of office buildings;
    • Coordinating registry services; and
    • Allocation of office space and other services to the staff of the Agency
    • Maintaining a register on all complaints raised by customers/stake holders;

    Qualifications for the Administration Officer Job

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Management/Administration or any other relevant degree;
    • Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPS-K) or its equivalent;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Demonstrate outstanding professional competence
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Water Officer II

    Level: KWT 7

    The Officers will report to the Assistant Director or Regional Coordinator in the Directorate of Governance & Coordination

    Water Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Participation and contribution in identifying and documenting catchment lands, biodiversity hotspots and wetlands for gazettement;
    • Participate and contribute in zonation, recovery and rehabilitation of critical water catchment areas;
    • Participate and contribute in Profiling of dwellers in water ecosystem for resettlement/relocation;
    • Participate and contribute in identification of riparian reserves in rivers, wetlands and lakes for rehabilitation;
    • Participate and contribute in project/programme implementation;
    • Participate and contribute in organizing stakeholders forums;
    • Collect data for monitoring and evaluation.

    Qualifications for the Water Officer Job

    • A KCSE certificate with Minimum of C-or its Equivalent;
    • A Diploma from a recognized institution in the following fields:-Natural Resource Management, Meteorology,
    • Hydrology, Cartography, GIS &Remote sensing, Environmental Science or in any other relevant field;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills.
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    Receptionist

    Level: KWT 8

    This officer will be answerable to Administration Officer.

    Receptionist Job Responsibilities

    • Manning the customer care/reception desk;
    • Welcoming and directing guest/customers/stake holders;
    • Connecting telephone calls for customers/stake holders;
    • Maintaining cleanliness at the reception area;
    • Issuing visitor passes;
    • Maintain good public relations in Agency’s offices;

    Qualifications for the Receptionist Job

    • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D + (plus) or its equivalent with C-(minus) in English or Kiswahili.
    • Certificate in Customer Care and effective Receptionist lasting not less than one (1) month from a recognized Institution; and
    • Basic knowledge in firefighting
    • Good oral and written communication skills in both English/Kiswahili;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Senior Program Officer

    Level: KWT 5

    The Officers will be reporting to Assistant Director Business Development

    Programme Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Assist in developing concept papers for resource mobilization from international funding mechanisms (global, bi-lateral or multi-lateral);
    • Preparing and reviewing quarterly reports on implemented business concepts.
    • Assist in preparing work plans, project proposals and sub-agreements;
    • Implementing the framework for Payment for Environmental Services (PES) including carbon, water and biodiversity among others;
    • Assist in the project implementation procedures and policies;
    • Participate in reviewing activities for compliance with Agency’s policies and procedures.

    Qualifications for the Programme Officer Job

    • A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:-Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Business Management, Community Development, Project management, Natural Resources Management or any other related field(A Master’s degree in these fields will be added advantage);
    • Have four years (4) of relevant work experience;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    Senior Ecosystem Research Officer

    Level: KWT 5

    The Officer will report to the Assistant Director Ecosystem Assessment.

    Job Descriptions

    1. Developing Water Towers Status reports;
    2. Developing guidelines and standards for assessing, monitoring and evaluating conservation and management activities in the Water Tower;
    3. Carrying out resource assessments to generate baseline data and information on water towers, critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;

    Ecosystem Research Officer Job Responsibilities

    • Generating data on climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation measures in the Water towers;
    • Carrying out economic valuation of the water tower status
    • Monitoring climate change in the Water Towers (mitigation and adaption);
    • Developing stakeholders inventory in the Water Towers;
    • Generating information on critical water catchment areas and biodiversity hotspots;
    • Contributing in preparation of the Directorates quarterly/annual reports;
    • Contributing in development of the Directorate’s budgets and reports.

    Qualifications for the Ecosystem Research Officer Job

    • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:-Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Economics, Environmental Science or any other relevant field (A
    • Master’s degree in these fields will be an added advantage)
    • Have four years (4) of relevant work experience
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding of Natural Resources sector;
    • Demonstrate good understanding in the field and secondary data collection;
    • Strong practical and theoretical knowledge on GIS and Remote Sensing data analysis;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    HR & Admin Manager

    Level: KWT 4

    The Manager will be answerable to Director Corporate Services

    HR & Admin Job Responsibilities

    • Advise the Board on all Human Resource related in the Agency;
    • Formulating and aligning the Human Resource strategies to the Organizational strategy;
    • Preparation of the Human Resources Agenda for the Board;
    • Implementation of Board’s decision in all matters pertaining to Human Resource Management;
    • Reviewing and revising all HR policies, procedures and organizational structure;
    • Implementation of human resources management polices rules and regulations;
    • Analyze utilization of the human resource in the Agency and advise on proper deployment, staff performance, career progression; and making appropriate recommendations and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
    • Responsible for ensuring correct interpretation and implementation of human resource policies rules & regulations, including those relating to pensions, salaries, Labour Laws and other related statutes;
    • Putting in place performance Management Systems including a Human Resource Information Management System;
    • Guide, mentor and supervise staff working under him/her.

    Qualifications for the HR & Admin Job

    • Have a Master’s degree from a reputable institution in any of the following fields: Human Resource
    • Management/Personnel Management/Business Administration/Industrial Relations or any other relevant field;
    • Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Personnel Management/Business Administration/ Industrial Relations or any other related field;
    • Have at least six years (6) experience in Human Resource function (3) of which must be at a senior management level;
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, as well as good understanding of Human Resource Management;
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Agency Strategic Plan, the Kenya Vision 2030 and related National development goals;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills;
    • Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills;
    • Be proficient in human resource management based computer application skills;
    • A Member of a relevant professional body(Institute of Human Resource Management;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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    Corporation Secretary

    Level: KWT 4

    The Officer will be answerable to the Board and Management on governance and will also provide corporate secretarial services to the Board.

    Corporation Secretary Job Responsibilities

    • Providing guidance to the Board members on their individual duties, responsibilities, obligations, relevant laws and governance matters;
    • Providing secretarial services to the Board activities by preparation of Board and Committee work plans, circulation of Board and Committee meeting papers
    • Preparation of Board Work Plan and Board charter;
    • Assisting in carrying out Board induction, training and evaluation;
    • Coordinating governance, legal and compliance audits; keeping safe custody of the Corporation Seal, Board correspondences, records and other relevant documents;
    • Ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and management;
    • Preparing and coordinating the implementation of Intellectual Property Rights and policy guidelines for the products and services of the Agency.
    • Preparing, vetting and negotiating official legal documents including contracts and leases and participating in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect the interests of the Agency
    • Representing the department in Senior Management meeting.

    Qualifications for the Corporation Secretary Job

    • Have a Master’s degree in Law from a recognized University;
    • Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University;
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Council for Legal Education;
    • Must have at least six (6) years relevant experience in legal/corporate secretarial practice in a Public or key private institution, three (3) of which must be in a senior Management level;
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding the law;
    • Demonstrate understanding of international treaties and conventions;
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Agency Strategic Plan, the Kenya Vision 2030 and related National development goals;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills;
    • Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
    • Be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and member of good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
    • A holder of the current practicing certificate as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    ICT Manager

    Level: KWT 4

    The Manager will be answerable to the Director Corporate services

    ICT Manager Job Responsibilities

    • Participating in the formulation of Agency’s ICT policies and strategies;
    • Planning and implementing ICT programmes;
    • Co-ordinate relevant ICT programmes;
    • Carrying out critical evaluation of ICT;
    • Develop a ICT programs systems analysis;
    • Design and program specifications in direct liaison with user departments;
    • Ensuring compliance to established ICT policies and standards;
    • Supervision of oversight of ICT staff;
    • Mentoring and coaching staff under him/her –capacity building for the unit head.

    Qualifications for the ICT Manager Job

    • Have a Master’s degree from a reputable institution in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Bachelor in Science or any other related field;
    • Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:-Computer Science/Information Bachelor in Science or any other related field;
    • Have at least six years (6) relevant work experience (3) of which must be at a senior management level;
    • Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good understanding of Information Communication Technology (ICT);
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Agency Strategic Plan, the Kenya Vision 2030 and related National development goals;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills
    • Have relevant computer applications skills;
    • Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
    • Certification in either Network/Systems Administration or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/examining body;
    • Member of a relevant professional body;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.

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    Corporate Communications Manager

    Level: KWT 4
    The Manager, Corporate Communication will be the Head of the unit and will be answerable to the Director General.

    Corporate Communications Job Responsibilities

    • Providing counsel and oversight for the corporate Image, reputation & communication management for the Agency,
    • Development and implementation of the public relations and communication strategy for the Agency,
    • Development and management of the Corporate brand identity for the Agency,
    • Development and management of the Agency’s media strategy (offline and online) to enhance communication and awareness on the Organization’s activities and programs;
    • Developing a comprehensive stakeholder relations strategy for employees, relevant government departments, partner organisations and the general public,
    • Developing policies on public relations/communication for the Agency,
    • Rolling out programs for building and promoting the Agency’s internal and external image;
    • Verifying/ authenticating, editing and dispatching information for dissemination to the public and the media;
    • Management of publications including development and production of the Agency’s magazine;
    • Liaising with media in a proactive manner to highlight the Agency’s roles in the water/environmental sector,
    • Media monitoring for print, electronic and social media news pertaining to the organization, identifying areas that need the Board’s attention and alerting the Director General for appropriate action;
    • Ensuring preparation of media supplements and documentaries, press release/media features,
    • Mentoring and coaching staff under him/her,

    Qualifications for the Corporate Communications Job

    • Have a Master’s degree from a reputable institution in any of the following fields: Communication /Journalism/Public Relations/International Relations,
      OR
    • Master’s degree from a reputable institution in Social Sciences and a Post-graduate Diploma in
    • Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/International Relations;
    • Have at least six years (6) relevant work experience three (3) of which must be at a senior management level;
    • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills;
    • Demonstrate understanding of international treaties and conventions on natural resource management;
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Kenya Water Agency Strategic Plan, the Kenya Vision 2030 and related National developmental goals;
    • Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
    • Have relevant computer applications skills
    • Be Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other relevant body;
    • Demonstrate professional, excellent organisational, managerial and administrative skills;
    • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

    Method of Application

    Download application forms at www.kwta.go.ke Applicants can email their applications in soft copy in MS word and PDF to: director.general.recruitment@kwta.go.ke with the Title and No. of the Position being applied for as the subject.

    Hard copies can also be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the Title and No. of the position applied for and dropped at the KWTA Registry on 15th floor NHIF Building or posted to the

    Director General, Kenya Water Towers Agency P.O.BOX 42903, 00100 NAIROBI.

    All “text boxes” are expandable. Please keep a copy of your completed form for your own reference.

    Insert a description of your Education and Professional Qualifications. Please do not attach any copies of certificates. Those shortlisted will be required to present original academic/professional and membership certificates as well as ID/Passport on the day of the interview.

    The shortlisted candidates will be required to present original copies of recent clearance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board, Ethics & Anti-corruption Commission and Directorate of Criminal Investigation. Do not attach any copies.

    Please do not send in your CV. The application form will be the only information used for short-listing purposes.

    Closing date for all applications is 11th July, 2017 at close of business (5pm). Late applications shall NOT be considered.

    KWTA is an equal opportunity employer; persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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