Jobs at Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB)
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Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. The Board is among the 8 Water Service Boards (WSBs) established under the Water Act (2002) vide Gazette Notice No. 1714 of 12th March 2004 with the mandate of ensuring efficient and economic provision of Water and Sanitation Services.

Manager Water Works Development

REF: LVSWWDA/ME/2022/01

Job Specification

  • The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -
  • Identification of water and sanitation projects;
  • Implementation of policies and programs on water and sanitation project designs;
  • Compile projects technical reports on plan, design, implementation, and maintenance;
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on matters pertaining to plan, design of water and sanitation projects as necessary;
  • Coordinate and supervise construction of all water projects;
  • Ensure safe custody of all information on projects;
  • Verify and authorize technical reports and designs and estimates drawings;
  • Ensure that all projects are constructed as per the acceptable construction industry standards;
  • Ensure Audit of Projects and programs;
  • Oversee project implementation through to commissioning;
  • Update the Senior Manager Technical Services on work progress, liaison with stake holders, department requirements and other relevant information
  • geared towards enhancing smooth operation of the department;
  • Maintain operational linkages with other department/sections of the Agency;
  • Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
  • Budget preparation and budgetary control for the division;
  • Approve the Divisions’ work plan and budget;
  • Participate in departmental and committee meetings as appropriate;
  • Assist develop comprehensive annual work plan for department;
  • Participate in creation and manage department budget;
  • Identify and set performance target for the team based on projects and other tasks managed by the division;
  • Plan and hold stakeholder Consultations; and
  • Development and review of Water and Sanitation Master Plans.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be: -

  • At least 10 years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a supervisory position;
  • Master’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electrical Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural/Electrical Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Membership of Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
  • Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya;
  • Professional Development in a relevant field;
  • Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Have demonstrated merit and shown ability in work performance and results;
  • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications;

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 skill

 

Principal Engineers

REF: LVSWWDA/PE/2022/02

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

  • Design water and sanitation projects;
  • Administration and supervision of projects;
  • Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
  • Estimate costs for water and sanitation projects;
  • Participate in preparation of tender documents;
  • Participate in evaluation of tenders;
  • Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
  • Assist in compiling projects technical reports on design, implementation, and maintenance;
  • Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
  • Prepare technical reports, designs and estimates drawings;
  • Develop resource mobilization and business proposal; and
  • Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be; -

  • At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.
  • Masters degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • Bachelors degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  • Professional Development in a relevant field.
  • Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
  • Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Innovative skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Principal Surveyor

REF:VSWWDA/PS/2022/03

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

  • Carry out large area cadastral, geodetic and mapping control surveys;
  • Supervise small and medium area cadastral, adjudication, small, medium and high- density topographical surveys, sub-divisional schemes, photo control, site and
  • general engineering surveys;
  • Undertake preliminary quality control of cadastral, adjudication and general boundary surveys;
  • Undertake computations and adjustments of triangulation and traversing methods;
  • Conduct traversing and tachometry, aerial photography, including interpretation and identification of photo control points and pre-marking; nd
  • Produce survey reports and Digital Terrain Models (DTM).

Person Specification

  • At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Survey, Photogrammetry or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering Survey, Photogrammetry or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Member of Kenya Institute of Surveyors;
  • A valid annual Practicing License from Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors Chapter);
  • Demonstrated competence in work performance and results
  • Relevant qualification in Geographical Information System (GIS);
  •  Proficiency in relevant computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong Innovative skills
  • Strong Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skill

 

Principal Officer Environment 

REF: LVSWWDA/PEO/2022/04

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

  • Coordination of environmental impact assessments or Environmental audits of project activities and ensure integration of environmental aspects in all project activities;
  • Supervise implementation of environmental impact assessment recommendations;
  • Supervise the outsourced environmental activities;
  • Preparing reports on environmental issues;
  • Carrying out environmental mitigating measures;
  • Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and standards;
  • Liaise with environmental agencies in ensuring maintenance of environmental standards;
  • Coordinate project environmental interventions undertaken by communities and Development partners.

Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Sociology, Community Development or equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s Degree is an added advantage;
  • Professional Development in a relevant field;
  • Membership to a professional body where applicable;
  • A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in supervisory position;
  • Demonstrated competence in work performance and results;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical and Innovative skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Principal Accountant

REF: LVSWWDA/PA/2022/05

Job Specification

The officer at this level will be reporting to Manager, Finance and Accounts on financial matters in LVSWDA. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

  • Coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;
  • Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
  • Interpreting regulations of the Agency pertaining to financial control and management;
  • Coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
  • Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
  • Organizing and coordinating responses to audit queries;
  • Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of corporate tax, vat and other statutory deductions

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have/be:

  • A minimum period of Eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should be in supervisory position;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management (accounting option), Commerce (Finance or Accounting Option) or other relevant qualifications
  • from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;
  • Professional Development in a relevant field;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results.
  • Proficiency in computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
  • Stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical and Innovative skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

 

Hydro-Geologist

REF: LVSWWDA/HG/2022/13

Job Specification

The Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

  • Carrying out hydro-geological, geo-technical, seismological and geophysical on water projects;
  • Mapping, monitoring and evaluating groundwater;
  • Coordinating and administering hydro geological functions;
  • Formulating and reviewing policies on hydro geology

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in either Hydrology, Geology or Geophysics, Geosciences or its relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
  • Registered by the Geological society of Kenya, Hydrological Society of Kenya as graduate geologist/Hydrologist.
  • HaveProficiencyincomputerapplicationsskills

 

Internal Auditor

REF: LVSWWDA/IA/2022/16

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre for graduate employees. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -

  • Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control;
  • Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
  • Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed; and
  • Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

  • Have Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting option) or relevant field from a recognized university;
  • Be proficient in computer application skill; and

Key Competencies and skills

  • Ethical and integrity Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills

 

Records Management Officer

REF: LVSWWDA/RMO/2022/15

Job Specifications

This will be an entry level and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work and the supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities assisting in:

  • Ensuring security of information, documents, files and office equipment
  • Supervision of the registry; sorting and classifying documents for filing.
  • Storage, updating and maintenance of personnel records and file index
  • Controlling opening of open, confidential and secret files
  • Custody and Maintenance of Agency documents; ensuring security of information and Records in a registry/archives.
  • Ensuring mail are received, sorted, opened, and dispatched and related registers are maintained
  • Planning appropriate office accommodation for registries;
  • Ensuring that file movement records are. Updated and maintained; overseeing security of files and documents;
  • Ensuring receipt and proper dispatch of mails and maintaining related
  • Digitizing Agency’s documents for circulation and archiving.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information Science Management, Records Management or any of the Social Sciences plus a
  • Certificate in Records Management/Information Management or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications

 

Research and Innovation Officer

REF: LVSWWDA/RIO/2022/14

This will be the entry grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: -

  • Participating in research needs assessment and priorities;
  • Maintaining a database of institutions for collaboration on research and development issues;
  • Participating in identification of funding agencies for research on the Agency activities;
  • Drafting data collection instruments;
  • Maintaining an inventory and documentation of relevant research; and administering instruments, collecting, collating, and processing statistical

data.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be -

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Water Engineering, Project Planning and Management or relevant degree from a recognized institution
  • Membership of a relevant professional body
  • Professional Development in a relevant field
  • Proficiency in relevant computer applications;

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Good planning and Analytical skills;
  • Communication and reporting skills;
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
  • Team player;
  • Work with Minimum Supervisions

 

Legal Officer

REF: LVSWWDA/LO/2022/12

Job Specification

This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

  • Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Agency;
  • Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
  • Assist in issuance of license or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
  • Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on legal requirements;
  • Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when necessary;
  • Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
  • Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Agency are represented in policy fora in international regional and national
  • conferences/meetings/workshops;
  •  Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
  • Assist to prosecute for and represent the Agency in law courts and quasi- judicial tribunals;
  • Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Agency;

Personal Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

  • Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
  • Hold a valid practicing certificate;
  • Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Proficiency in computer applications
 

Method of Application

  • Job applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates
  • Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert will not be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews. Please note that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates. If you possess
  • or meet the above qualifications, please send; Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts
  • (Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone contacts).

In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.

Note:

Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies

  • of the following documents;
  • A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
  • A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or before 18th October, 2022 5.00pm using the address below:

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325 - 40100,
KISUMU


Job Info
Job Category: Several Jobs in one Advert jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 18 October 2022  
Duty Station: Kisumu
Posted: 04-10-2022
No of Jobs: 10
Start Publishing: 04-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 04-10-2065
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