Lake Victoria South Water MD Job in Kenya

Managing Director

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of the water and sanitation services within its area of service. It provides these services through Water Service Providers (WSPs) or Water Companies.

The Board has contracted Tililbei Water and Sanitation Company, based in Kapkatet as an agent (Water Service Provider) to supply water and sanitation services in Kericho and Bomet County region.

The Company (Tililbei Water and Sanitation Company), intends to recruit a self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the position of the Managing Director on a three year renewable contract terms of service.

Duties and Responsibilities

The required person will be reporting to the Company’s Board of Directors and shall have the overall responsibility of planning, directing and controlling the operations of the Company to ensure that it effectively provides water and sanitation services in its area.

He or she will be responsible for the following specific duties and responsibilities:-

• Direct and coordinate the operations and overall administration of the Company
• Formulate and implement strategies, policies, business plans, and annual operating budgets including projections of development facilities.
• Implement the Service Provision Agreement between the Company and LVSWSB.
• Implement the negotiated Performance Contract between the Company and LVSWSB.
• Ensure proper management of funds, property of the Company and assets of LVSWSB.
• Ensure that there is effective communication between the Company and the stakeholders.
• Ensure continuous improvement in the provision of quality water and sanitation services.
• Ensure effective collection of revenue and maintenance of good customer care practices.
• Attend to staff matters including, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations and effective management of succession plans.
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate should be in possession of:-

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics or any other relevant degree from a recognized University.
• Have at least 8 years experience in a senior position in a competitive environment.
• Have good management and leadership skills.
• Should be computer literate and a person of high integrity.
• Possession of experience in a service utility environment will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, may apply attaching their detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration and telephone contact to:

Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
P. O. Box 3325 – 40100,
KISUMU.
Closing date is 13th August 2012.