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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2018
    Deadline: May 4, 2018
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    KIRIWASCO covers Kirinyaga County and part of Embu County(Mbeere). The Company covers an area of about 1000 Km square which has a population of more than 500,000. Its head office is in Kerugoya Town, Kirinyaga Central Consituency, Kirinyaga County on Kerugoya -Karatina road, Miringa iri junction next to Kerugoya Stadium. KIRIWASCO is mandated to provide w...
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    Procurement Manager

    Overall Responsibility:

    The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sound management of procurement and supplies systems in the company.

    Key Responsibilities

    • To ensure formulation and implementation of stores and supplies policies for the company
    • Prequalifying Suppliers as per agreed procedures and maintaining an updated list of qualified and approved suppliers
    • Developing and implementing effective stock control systems
    • Procuring required goods at the most competitive and economic prices
    • Ensuring timely delivery of goods ordered to the stores
    • Liaising with other departments on sourcing of required materials and equipment.
    • Receiving procurement requests from users and processing as per approved policy
    • Ensuring that purchasing is carried out with due regard to the budget constraint
    • Ensuring sound management of stores and monitoring levels of items to maintain minimum reorder levels
    • Maintaining accurate records on procurement
    • Receiving tender documents, analyzing and preparing reports for discussions/approval by tender committee.
    • Overseeing the payment of suppliers for items delivered
    • Any other duty assigned by management from time to time

    Job Specifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized university.
    • Be a Registered Member with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
    • Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.
    • Aged between 30-45 years
    • At least five (5) years working experience in procurement of which three (3) must be in a managerial position.
    • A holder of Master’s degree in a Business related field will have an added advantage.

    Competences/Attributes

    • Possess strong interpersonal and negotiations skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relationships
    • Clear understanding of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act
    • Ability to work under minimum supervision
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills

    These positions are on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory performance.

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    Commercial Manager

    Overall Job Responsibility

    Reporting to Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will be responsible for the management of Finance/Accounting function of the Company.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Establish and ensure compliance with the financial management systems for effective implementation of the company goals and objectives.
    • Ensures efficient billing, revenue collection, disbursements, accounting and reporting.
    • Oversees preparations of budgets, and periodic financial performance reports for the company.
    • Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures
    • Acts as the financial controller of the company
    • Advices the Managing Director on the financial viability of proposed projects and investments
    • Ensures compliance to accounting standards of financial reporting by the company.
    • Ensures the company complies with all contractual financial obligations.
    • Prepares monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in government reporting standards
    • Ensures that the company adheres to the procurement laws regulations and guidelines
    • Monitoring the utilization of Company Assets/resources and ensuring timely maintenance
    • Manage accounting support staff with specific performance targets
    • Any other functions relating to financial managements as may be assigned from time to time by the Managing Director
    • Prepares management and financial reports
    • Responsible for the company’s payroll
    • Ensures that the company adheres to all obligations

    Job Specifications

    • Bachelor of Commerce Degree, preferably in accounting or finance option, or its equivalent from a recognized university
    • A Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a medium or large commercial environment, preferably in a water sector.
    • Aged between 30-45 years
    • Good knowledge in accounting and financial management
    • Good knowledge of computerized financial systems
    • Ability to negotiate budgets at the highest levels
    • Demonstrated ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory
    • A holder of Master’s degree in a Business related field will have an added advantage.

    These positions are on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory performance.

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    Managing Director

    Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is the principal officer of the company and is responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Developing for approval of the Board, strategic and business plans, including annual work-plans, budget and performance targets,
    • Ensuring effective of the company strategic plan
    • Ensuring safe custody and management of company’s assets
    • Providing strategic leadership and direction, including the management and development to the human resources of the company,
    • Planning, coordinating and implementing all activities of the company in line with the policies and directives approved by the Board of Directors
    • Ensuring proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of the company
    • Promoting the company’s image and developing a good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners,
    • Ensuring compliance with Government policies and regulations.
    • Developing and maintaining a conducive working environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees
    • Fostering a corporate culture that promotes best ethical practices and good corporate citizenship
    • Attending to personnel matters, including development and maintenance of organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management of succession plans
    • Effective day to day management and ensuring continuous development of the capacity and competence of the Company’s staff
    • Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board of Directors as well as between different levels of management
    • Anticipating technological and other important developments and/or potential risk and formulating relevant policies thereto for approval by the Board of Directors
    • Acting as the Secretary to the Board
    • Acting as the principal spokesperson of the company
    • Liaison officer with all stakeholders
    • Ensuring compliance with Service Provision Agreement (SPA) /License
    • Any other responsibilities as may be necessary to achieve the company’s objectives

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    • A Bachelors Degree in Civil/Water Engineering, Business related field, Environmental Science or a related water science from a recognised university, or a degree in Economics, Commerce or equivalent plus training in business management
    • Either a minimum of 8 years’ experience in water and sewerage development, management and operations, 5 of which must have been in a senior management position or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive role within a large service delivery organization
    • Aged between 35-50 years
    • A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya
    • Good unblemished record in management, high level of integrity, results orientation, managerial and administrative skills backed up by a demonstrable track record.

    Key Skills and Competences:

    • Demonstrated initiative and creativity
    • Excellent inter-personal, communication and negotiation skills
    • Strong management and organization skills
    • Proven people management skills

    These positions are on three (3) years renewable contract upon satisfactory performance.

    Method of Application

    Applications including detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V), Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport and any other supporting documents should be submitted in sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for on the top left side of the envelop. Applications should reach the undersigned on or before Friday 4th May 2018 at 10.00a.m. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

    The Chairman
    Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company
    P O BOX 360-10300, Kerugoya

    Email:kiriwasco@gmail.com/kiriwasco2006@gmail.com

    Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the Managing Director’s office.

    ALL applicants MUST attach photocopies of the following clearances:

    • Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
    • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
    • Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Authority (EACC)
    • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department(CID)
    • Clearance Certificate from accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
    • Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company is an equal opportunity employer, females minorities and physically challenged candidates are encouraged to apply
    • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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