Director, Water and Sanitation at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Officer, The Director will be responsible for the following;

• Developing, implementing and evaluating Strategic plans, workplans, program of activities and projects in collaboration with other Departments and Stakeholders.
• Development and review of Water and Sanitation County Master Plansand identification of water and sanitation projects;
• Initiate innovation, drawing on the latest research of new technologies for sustainable development and management of water;
• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;
• Manage contracts and construction of Water and Sewerage Works undertaken directly or by contractors.
• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the directorate.
• Interpreting and applying National and County Laws and other related statues in the department in line with the County goals and objectives.
• Developing appropriate policies, legal and Institutional frameworks for implementation on Water, Energy and Sanitation.
• Approve annual work plans and financial budgets for the Directorate. Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.
• Coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant information and maintain linkages with other Departments of the County;
• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

• Be holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.
• Be a holder of a master’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution as an added advantage.
• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good standing.
• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Must have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a senior Public Service or the private sector.
• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Strategic leadership skills
• Strong communication and reporting Skills
• Ability to work and lead teams
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skill