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

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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;
Manager, Assets Management & Liaison
Job Grade CRV 3
Job Ref: CRVWWDA/HRA /02/2022 (1 Post)

Job Purpose
This cadre will be responsible for assets management, liaison with stakeholders and coordination of Water and Sanitation services provision. It will also provide technical leadership and guidance on matters asset management, liaison with stakeholders and coordination of water and sanitation services provision.

Functions
The functions of Manager, Asset Management, and Liaison will entail: -
• 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.
• Ensure Water and Sanitation infrastructure operates and functions optimally.
• Monitor and evaluate all water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Coordinate provision of Water and Sanitation services.
• Liaise with Water Service providers to operate as per the applicable guidelines and deed of hand over.
• Develop and 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.
• Oversee construction and maintenance of infrastructural works.
• Participate in formulation of policies on infrastructure development for implementation.
• Advise the Board and the CEO on the status of all water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Update the status of all water and sanitation infrastructure on the Agency's Digital Map.
• Recommend rehabilitation of existing Water and Sanitation Works to the Planning and Design Division for inclusion in Agency's development plans and budget.
• Develop technical reports on operations of existing water and sanitation works.
• Ensure safe custody of all technical information on water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Develop and implement Departments Work plan.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation.
• Examine water and sanitation project design documents to ensure they meet stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate the site handing over to the contractors.
• Facilitate the handover of completed water and sanitation infrastructure to designated WSP for operations.
• Coordinates the preparation of the project's appraisal reports.
• Carry out water and sanitation infrastructure audits and advise management.
• Develop and implement Divisional strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall Agency's objectives.

Person's Specifications
The following are the recognized qualifications for the purpose of this Career Guidelines;
• Bachelor's degree in Land Survey/ Land economic/ 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) year's relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs.
• Membership to Institution of Engineers of Kenya or other relevant institutions.
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya or any other professional bodies.
• Professional Development in a relevant field.
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

d) Key Competencies and Skills;
• Highly developed negotiating, interpersonal and representational skills.
• Leadership and Ability to lead /work with teams.
• Analytical skills.
• communication and reporting skills.
• presentational skills.
• Mentoring and coaching 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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