Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kakamega County Urban Water And Sanitation
Duties and Responsibilities:
In line with the Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Services Act, 2021, Board of Directors specific duties will entail:
• Ensure proper and efficient exercise of the powers and performance of the functions of the Company:
• Advise the management of the company generally on the exercise of the powers and the performance of the functions of the company;
• Approve the estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the company: Administer the assets, liabilities and funds of the company in such a manner and for such purposes as will promote the best interest of the company:
• Receive on behalf of the company, gifts, donations, grants or other money and make legitimate disbursement therefrom;
• Promote the general welfare of the staff of the company;
• Have power to enter into association with other institutions dealing with water and sanitation matters, institutions of higher learning and research organizations as the Board may consider desirable as appropriate within or outside Kakamega County in furtherance of the purposes of which the Board is established;
• Make rules and regulations for the proper and efficient management of the company:
• Monitor and evaluate the state of water and sanitation systems in the company:
• Liaise with the County department of water services in all matters relating to water and sewerage services; and
• Perform such other functions as the Board of Directors may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate.

Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Finance, Law, Business Administration, Engineering
OR
• Bachelor of Arts in Education, Human Resource, Information Technology from a University recognized in Kenya: Have at least five (5) years' experience in management;
• Be a member representing learning institutions or key water consumer institutions within Kakamega
• Rural areas; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution Kenya.

Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this position, the person should:
• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be in possession of a first degree from a University recognized in Kenya. Satisfy their requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County. Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the Devolution laws.
• Be a visionary and strategic thinker.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the County Government to achieve her vision.
• Applicants should specify the agency or board for which the wish to head Terms of Service: Three (3) Years term renewable only once
• Allowances: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the Envelope should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The selection panel
County Government of Kakamega
P. O Box 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA

Or delivered by hand at the Office of County Secretary, Office of the Governor, Kakamega County Headquarters. To be received on or before 19th February, 2023. Email applications to be sent to selection panel at selectionpanel@kakamega.go.ke 

Note 1:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce clearance certificates from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau

Note 2:
• All applicants are required to clearly indicate their Home County, Sub-County and Ward
• Only Successful candidates will be notified.

PLEASE NOTE:
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
• Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidates will be required to get clearance from: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher; Education Loans Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal; Investigation; and A Registered Credit Reference Bureau.


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