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LVNWSB Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya october 2012
Chief Executive Officer
Establishment
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB) is one of the eight
Water Services Boards established under the Water Sector Reforms
Programme through the Water Act 2002 for the purpose of bringing about
efficiency and sustainability in the provision of water supply and
sanitation services in the country.
The Board was established through Kenya Gazette Notice No. 1717 of
12th March, 2004 and licensed by the Water Services Regulatory Board
(WASREB) on 11th May, 2007.
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board covers seven counties including
the entire Western Province and parts of the Rift Valley Province.
Geographically, this translates to about 14,000 square kilometers, with
an estimated population of about 7,000,000 people.
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board is seeking to recruit a
suitable self driven, result oriented and highly qualified individual to
fill the position of the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board of
Directors, and shall be the Principal Officer of the Board responsible
for the overall leadership and implementation of the Board mandate and
aspirations as may be outlined in the performance targets and strategic
plan.
Job Profile
- Carrying out day-to-day business of the Board to ensure that
departments, sections and units conform to the overall operations plans
and performance targets.
- Providing overall leadership and overall administration of the
operations of the Lake Victoria North Water Services Board under the
guidance of the Board.
- Developing short term corporate strategies, for Board of Directors
approval, for effective implementation of the strategies stipulated in
the Board’s Strategic Plan;
- Managing internal multidisciplinary teams and external parties to ensure set objectives are achieved.
- Developing performance standards together with mechanisms for ensuring compliance therewith by Water Service Providers.
- Promoting Board’s image and develop good working relationship with
all stakeholders and partners while promoting the principles of good
governance in the Board’s area of jurisdiction;
- Developing networks and partnerships with development partners and
spearhead donor collaboration, fund raising and project development
within the Board’s area of jurisdiction.
- Advising the Board of Directors on expansion of business operations,
investment planning and sustainable development of water service
facilities.
- Directing and coordinating the Board’s operations and administration
so as to ensure that the various organs of the Board operate in
conformity with the overall operational plans and performance targets;
- Advising the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the
Board and also on the objectives and policies while eliminating any form
of risks which would affect the smooth management of the organization.
- Ensuring compliance with Government’s policy and regulatory guidelines and directives.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration;
- Must have a Masters degree in Engineering, Economics, Business
Management, Administration or related discipline from a recognized
university; OR be a registered Engineer with the ERB or any relevant
registration body.
- Registration with relevant a professional body will be an added advantage.
- Should have at least ten (10) years of experience in a Water and
Sanitation Sector, and at least 5 years in Senior Management position;
- Should have undergone a Corporate Governance/Leadership Course in a recognized institution;
- Should have experience of implementing donor funded projects;
- Should have track history of integrity, creativity, innovation, self drive and result orientation;
- Should have exceptional visionary leadership and negotiation skills
with capacity to engage with local, regional and international
organizations;
- Should have excellent communication and presentation skills, strong
interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team capacities and high
professional ethical standing;
- Should be self driven and capable of working under minimum supervision.
Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their sealed
applications by Registered post or Courier services clearly marked
“Application for Chief Executive Officer, Lake Victoria North Water
Services Board” attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic &
professional certificates and testimonials, stating their current
position, remuneration and telephone contact, names and contacts of
three referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before 15th October,
2012.
To:
The Chairman
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673 -50100, KAKAMEGA
Email: ceo@lvnwsb.go.ke
*Important Notice: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification
LVNWSB is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture.
Women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
