Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation.

It is responsible for the provision of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction.

The Board wishes to recruit a self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified person on a three (3) years performance based renewable contract to fill the above vacant post.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board of Directors for;

• The day to day operations and administration of the Board.
• Formulation and implementation of the strategic plans, business plans, and annual operating budgets;
• Proper management of funds and property of the Board
• Establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board.
• Ensuring that there is effective communication between the management and the Board as well as between different levels of management.
• Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services products provided by the Corporation.
• Implementation and fulfillment of policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Board.
• Organizing, controlling and providing leadership to staff.
• Attending to staff matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective management of succession plans.
• Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees.
• Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenry

Requirements for Appointment

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:-

• Be in possession of at least a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Have at least 12 years experience in engineering, 8 years of which must have been in a senior position.
• Experience in water and sewerage project design and implementation will be an added advantage.
• Have a wide experience in the management of water and sanitation services which includes project planning, monitoring and management of contracts.
• Have good administrative and leadership skills.
• Must be a registered Engineer with ERB and corporate member of IEK.
• Resource mobilization skills
• Be computer literate and have knowledge of public procurement procedures.
• He/she must be a committed and a person of high integrity.

If you believe you fit in the above required profiles, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, certified copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration, telephone contact quoting the relevant reference number of post applied for on the application letter and the envelope to

The Chairman,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
Lavictors House Off-Ring Road Milimani,
P. O. Box 3325,
KISUMU

by 28th March 2012.