Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: TUR/CPSB/047/2022/2023; DIRECTOR WATER SERVICES, JOB GROUP “R”, POSITION: ONE (1),
• The County Director Water Services will be responsible to the County Chief Officer in interpretation and implementation of the Water Act and regulations, rules and any other related laws that are in place and which may be enacted to guide water services function.

Duties and responsibilities
• Water sector programmes implementation and coordination within the county;
• Ensuring that all designs, reports and drawings are produced and signed at the relevant levels;
• Liaising with other institutions on the implementation of projects and programs related to water within the county;
• Preparation of performance reporting drafts for water services providers and staff working in the department;
• Preparing professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Overseeing the construction of water services and sewerage works undertaken directly or by contract;
• Formulating, monitoring and evaluating requirement of physical and financial progress of development projects and programs;
• Verification of technical tender documents on water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
• Implementing water pricing policies and strategies for rural, urban and waste water systems;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director Water Services for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as an engineer;
• Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the water services function.
• Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR

Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 7th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

Important information to all candidates;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply



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