Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Function : Project Management

Job Description
The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency (C RVWWDA) is one of the nine (9) Water Works Development Agencies established on 3rd May, 2016 as per the provisions of Article 65 of the Water Act 2016 through Legal Notice No. 27 of 26th April, 2019 by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Water & Sanitation.
The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency was established to:
• Undertake the development, maintenance and management of the national public water works within its area of jurisdiction;
• Operate the water works and provide water services as a water service provider, until such a time when the responsibility for the operation and management of the waterworks are handed over to a county government, joint committee, authority of county governments or water services provider within whose area of jurisdiction or supply the waterworks is located;
• Provide reserve capacity for the purposes of providing water services where pursuant to section 103, the Regulatory Board orders the transfer of water services functions from a defaulting water services provider to another licensee;
• Provide technical services and capacity building to such county governments and water services providers within its area as may be requested; and
• Provide to the Cabinet Secretary technical support in the discharge of his or her functions under the constitution and this Act.
To discharge the above mandate, the Agency seeks to recruit the following staff;
General Manager Infrastructure Development.
Job Grade CRV 2
Job Ref: CRVWWDA / HRA / 01/2022 (1 Post)

Job Purpose
This cadre is responsible for Water and Sanitation Infrastructure development and management. It provides technical leadership and guidance on matters Infrastructure development and management of water and sanitation works within Agency’s area of jurisdiction.
Job Specifications
The functions of General Manager, Infrastructure Development and Management will entail:
• Oversee construction and maintenance of water and sanitation works within the agency’s area of jurisdiction;
• Participate in formulation of policies on infrastructure development for implementation;
• Advise the Board and the CEO on matters construction and maintenance of water and sanitation works;
• Implement policies and programs on water/sanitation works;
• Prepare technical reports on implementation and maintenance of water and sanitation works;
• Safe custody of all information on water and sanitation works;
• Examine, interpret, verify and authorize project planning reports, designs, estimates and drawings for implementation;
• Ensure that all projects are constructed as per the project plans and industry standards;
• Develop and implement Department’s Budget and Work plan;
• Ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation;
• Coordinate the production of project implementation reports;
• Approve the projects certificates for payment;
• Coordinates the site handing over to the contractors;
• Coordinates the supervision of the project;
• Coordinates the preparation of project’s appraisal reports;
• Ensure audit of projects and programs;
• Develop departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Agency’s objectives;
• Coordinate stakeholders including multilateral and bilateral financing agencies, Government Agencies in the execution of various programs;
• Liaise with County Governments and other stakeholders for successful implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure projects – both in the urban and rural settings;
• Carry out periodic assessment of Water and Sanitation infrastructure;
• Maintain the Agency’s Assets Register;
• Coordinate the acquisition of necessary land for implementation of water and sanitation projects;
• Monitor the water quality of infrastructure handed over for operations;
• Update the status of all water and sanitation infrastructure on the Agency’s Digital Map;
• Ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation;
• Site handing over to the contractors; and
• Handover completed water and sanitation infrastructure to designated WSP for operations.

Person Specifications
The following are the recognized qualifications for the purpose of this Career Guidelines;
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electro Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant course.
• Must have at least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs.
• Membership to Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Professional Development in a relevant field.
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills.
• Strong Strategic leadership skills.
• Strong communication and reporting Skills.
• Ability to work and lead teams.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your applications in a clearly marked envelope indicating the Job Reference Number to the Chief Executive Officer, through the address shown herein below to reach him on or before 14th February, 2022.
Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Without sacrificing merit, persons living with disabilities are hereby kindly encouraged to apply.
Forward all your applications to;
The Chief Executive Officer,
Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency,
Maji Plaza Prison Road, Off Nakuru Eldama Ravine Highway,
P. O. Box 2451,
NAKURU.
Or Email; info@crvwwda.go.ke

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