Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Water Towers Agency

The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible to the Board of Directors of Kenya Water Towers Agency in providing strategic leadership management, drawing and execution of plans for the implementation of the Agency’s mandate.

He/She will be Secretary to the Board and will provide overall direction of the Agency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The CEO shall:

• Guide in the development of relevant national policies and legislation in regard to conservation and management;
• Implement the decisions of the Board;
• Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Board’s strategic and annual work plans;
• Oversee the implementation of KWTA’s policies and plans governing the Agency in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities;
• Co-ordinate and oversee the rehabilitation, conservation, protection and sustainable management of water towers in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
• Assess and monitor rehabilitation, conservation and management activities in the water towers;
• Facilitate regular reporting on the status of Kenya Water Towers;
• Facilitate resource mobilization to enhance water towers conservation;
• Support community livelihood as an incentive for water towers conservation;
• Foster relationship with development partners and stakeholders for the benefit of the water towers conservation;
• Ensure prudent management of all available resources;
• Initiate training programmes on manpower development for conservation of water towers;
• Implement relevant national and international conventions and treaties;
• Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya;
• Create a corporate environment that attracts, retains and motivates employees to perform.

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management or Business Administration or any other related field from a Recognized University.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences , Social Sciences, Economics, Commerce or any other related field from a Recognized University.
• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years in the Public Service or Private Sector, five (5) of which must have been at Senior Management level.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Leadership and Strategic Management.
• Have good Information Communication Technology, networking and collaborative skills.
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of the Natural Resource Management Sector.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of local, national and international conventions and treaties governing Natural Resource Management.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity;
• PhD will be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Prudence in Financial Management Skills.
• Exceptional and Visionary Leadership.
• Demonstrated Creativity, Innovativeness and Self-Drive.
• A result-oriented and a Team Player.
• Excellent Writing and Communication Skills.
• Must have attended a Strategic Leadership Program or its equivalent.

Terms of Service and Remuneration:

• The successful candidate will serve for a Three Years’ Contract Renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Remuneration attached to this position shall be determined in accordance with provisions of Section 5(3) of the State Corporations Act Cap 446 and as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.