Tanathi Water Services Board Jobs in Kenya: Legal Officer, Strategic Planner and Internal Auditor

Tanathi Water Services Board, is a state corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation created under section 51 of the Water Act 2002 vide legal Notice No.69 dated 4th June 2008.

The board has the legal mandate of ensuring efficient and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction which covers Kajiado, Makueni Machakos and Kitui Counties 

The Board is now seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions.
 

Legal Officer
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Preparing contracts and agreements for the Board and WSPs;
• Attending court hearings;
• Collecting and collating data on legal matters;
• Preparing sound legal advisory opinions;
• Preparing legal reports; and handling legal concerns from the clients.

Requirements for Appointment
 

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

• Served in the grade of Assistant Legal Officer or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Proficiency in MS office
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.

Strategic Planner
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

• Preparing annual plans for the Board and WSPs;
• Collecting, collating and analyzing statistical data on the planned programmes; implementing the Board’s plans and programmes;
• Aligning WSPs and donor programmes to the overall Board mandate;
• Preparing and tracking the implementation of Strategic Plan;
• Preparing and tracking the performance contract;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Board’s plans and projects;
• Preparing quarterly and annual reports.

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:-

• Served in the grade of Planner II or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Administration, social sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in MS office; and
• Should have atleast two (2) years experience in Government Performances Contracting System.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Internal Auditor
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Verifying utilization of Board’s resources;
• Carrying out audit checks to verify payments; ensuring validity and accuracy of payments and purchases;
• Implementing financial and resource use policies and regulations;
• Developing internal audit control systems;
• Undertaking audit investigations as may be required;
• Preparing audit plans and reports; and following up on implementation of recommendations.

Requirements for Appointment
 

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

• Served in the grade of Internal Auditor II or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
• Proficiency in MS office
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Tanathi Water Services Board is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disabilitities are encouraged to apply.
 

Interested candidates who meet the prescribed job requirements for the positions should forward their application enclosing copies of the following:
 

Academic, professional certificates and testimonials.
 

Detailed curriculum Vitae including details of telephone contact-mail address, current position and remuneration.
 

Name and contacts of three referees to:
 

The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
KIDP Building Kalawa Road
Private Bag
Kitui, Kenya
 

Tel: 044 4422416 

Fax: 044 4422108
 

Email: tanathiwsb@gmail.com 

Website: www.tanathi.go.ke
 

Application for the above positions should be received on or before 14th December 2012 at 4.00pm.