Job Description
This position needs to be filled urgently with the successful candidates reporting immediately.
Job Purpose
The Managing Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the organization. S/he is responsible to
the Board of Directors for providing strategic leadership management, drawing and execution of
plans for the implementation of the Company’s mandate. S/he will be Secretary to the Board and
will provide overall direction of the Company.
Job descriptions
(i) Guide in the development of relevant policies and legislation in regard to water and
sanitation in the area of jurisdiction
(ii) Implement the decisions of the Board Committee
(iii) Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Board’s strategic and annual
work plans
(iv) Oversee the implementation of Giwasco policies and plans governing the Company
in liaison with the Board and other relevant authorities.
(v) Co-ordinate and oversee the management of water sources, water distribution
services and conservation of environment in the area of jurisdiction in consultation
with relevant stakeholders
(vi) Facilitate resource mobilization to enhance water and sanitation services to the
customers
(vii) Forster relationship with development partners and stakeholders for the benefit of
quality and adequate water for the customers in the area of jurisdiction
(viii) Ensuring prudent management of all available resources
(ix) Initiating training and sensitization programmes for employees and water users.
(x) Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good
governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya
(xi) Create a corporate environment that attracts, retains and motivates employees to
perform
Requirements.
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: - Civil/Water engineering,
Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or any other
related degree from a recognized university.
(ii) A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
(iii) Membership in any professional body will be an added advantage.
(iv) Have served for a minimum period of five (5) years in the Public/Private
Sector/Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)/Public Benefits
Organization/International Organization, three (3) of which must have been at
senior management/supervisory role.
(v) Having worked in a water sector organisation will be added advantage.
(vi) Have demonstrated professional competence, leadership qualities as well as good
understanding of strategic management;
(vii) Have good Information Communication Technology, networking and collaborative
skills;
(viii) A self-driven team player and results oriented;
(ix) Have a clear understanding of local, national and international conventions and
treaties governing water management
(x) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on
Leadership and Integrity.