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  • Posted: Feb 27, 2018
    Deadline: Mar 3, 2018
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    SANA is a registered NGO in Kenya established from the former Rural Domestic Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (RDWSSP), a bilateral programme between the Government of Kenya (GoK) and the Government of the Netherlands (GoN), which ran between 1983 and 2001.
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    Water Supply Operator

    Job Description

    Kenyenya Water Supply and Sanitation is a community water project Serving Kenyenya town and surrounding communities. The project was constructed by the community with support from stakeholders including SANA International in an effort to ensure sustained supply of water to communities living in Kenyenya sub County of Kisii County. 

    Water Supply Operator will be directly reporting to the Technical Manager, SANA International Holdings Ltd. However, overall responsibility is to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The incumbent will supervise all workers in the Kenyenya Water Supply and be ready to support other schemes under agency management in the geographical area.

    Main Accountabilities: Undertake basic supervision, operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on Water Supply pumps, springs,

    Essential Functions: 

    • Inspect, operate, test, and maintain a variety of springs, water wells and pumping equipment, water storage facilities, and water distribution facilities, including pumps, control valves, meters, pipe systems, water storage tanks, chemicals and equipment associated with water treatment, and pressure vessels.
    • Collect water samples and perform duties associated with systems water quality standards
    • Clean and flush the water system; respond to customer water quality inquiries.
    • Maintain and ensure the adequate supply of water in the Zonal reservoirs and water system.
    • Requisition parts and supplies
    • Maintain, record, and prepare periodic narrative and financial reports.
    • Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and blueprints; record and log a variety of readings.
    • May participate in emergency call duty on a rotation basis, at the department’s discretion.
    • Able to train WSP personnel; and utilize relevant computer software programs competently.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education, Training and Experience

    • Diploma in Water Engineering / Technology AND a minimum of two years of experience in water supply operations.

    Knowledge of:

    • Water distribution and treatment procedures, equipment, materials, and tools used in the operation and maintenance of motors, pumps, water treatment plants, compressors, and other equipment.
    • Control valves and their maintenance. Water quality sampling techniques.
    • Cross connection controls.
    • Occupational Safety & Safe work practices.
    • Basic recordkeeping and report writing practices; and basic Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Prepaid meter systems.
    • Aquifer recharge. Facility and equipment testing. Operation and maintenance of electric pumps, control panels etc.
    • Environmental Concerns.

    Skill in:

    • Providing efficient customer service and communicating clearly and objectively both verbally and in writing.
    • Organizing with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment, wisdom, diligence, and initiative.
    • Thoroughly carrying out oral and written instructions.
    • Routinely maintaining a positive attitude. Inspecting, operating, and diagnosing problems.
    • Performing preventative maintenance on electric motors and diesel engines, pumps, compressors, valves, chemical feed equipment, pressure vessels, and related equipment. Performing water quality sampling; facility and equipment tests, including well and pump efficiency tests.
    • Effectively present instructions and information in writing and verbally to coworkers, the general public, and outside agencies.
    • Using patience, tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealing with the public and employees; and maintaining a positive attitude.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including Management
    • Committee and other government officials, community members, and the general public; and apply safe work practices.

    License Requirements: Must possess a valid Kenyan driving /riding license or willing to acquire one within shortest time possible

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    Billing / Revenue Clerk

    Job Description

    Kenyenya Water Supply and Sanitation is a community water project Serving Kenyenya town and surrounding communities. The project was constructed by the community with support from stakeholders including SANA International in an effort to ensure sustained supply of water to communities living in Kenyenya sub County of Kisii County. 

    Billing / Revenue Clerk will be directly reporting to the WSO. However, overall responsibility is to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

    The incumbent will be ready to support other schemes under agency management in the geographical area.

    Main Accountabilities:

    Undertake basic supervision, operates, maintains, and performs Accounting function

    Essential Functions: 

    • Prepares and ensures that all water bills are distributed to clients
    • Receives all payments from kiosk attendants and individual connections
    • Raise receipts and write payments vouchers and ensure fully signed and enter the same into Quick books
    • Assists in solving clients concerns/billing errors/sim card disputes
    • Assists with the vendor communication and correspondence including, but not limited to, reviewing and processing invoices, verifying vendor statements, etc.
    • Collects delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with clients; monitoring payments; following up with clients when payment lapses occur.
    • Maintains customers bad-debt cost report by tracking billings; monitoring collections; compiling information.
    • Responsible for collecting cash and coin from all kiosks and individual collection outlets daily throughout the month.
    • Ensures that daily cash deposit is made daily.
    • Balances “cash-on-hand” daily.
    • Produces daily “over/short”/variance reports.
    • Maintain and monitor the Daily Deposit Witness Log.
    • Prepares the daily report, including daily revenue, advance deposits, and cash and credit card transaction activities.
    • Facilitate installation repair and maintenance of water treatment equipment, piping and controls

    Qualifications

    • A minimum of Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or related field
    • CPA qualification is an added advantage
    • Honest, organized and able to work with minimal supervision

    License Requirements: Applicant must possess a valid Kenya riding license or willing to acquire one within the shortest time possible.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates to forward their applications (Cover letter and CV) clearly indicating the position applied for:

    To

    The CEO SANA International Holdings Ltd,

    Off Ring Road/Tom Mboya Drive, Milimani

    P.O. Box 1137- 40100,

    Kisumu, Kenya.

    The application should reach the above address by 5:00pm of 3rd March 2018.

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