Technical Manager at Nithi Water & Sanitation Company (NIWASCO)

 Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBLE TO:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and review production strategies and plans and establishment of performance standards
• Manage the training process of staff in production section on policies, procedures and systems.
• Identify production capacity and market demand and formulate appropriate counter measures to improve the performance
• Monitor the implementation of production plans and propose ideas that are geared towards improving the service quality and delivery through efficient and effective systems.
• Plan for purchase and acquisition of new equipment, facilities and other infrastructure required for production operations
• Direct, coordinate, control and manage the company’s operations
• Manage the repairs, maintenance and service of equipments, machinery and infrastructure to achieve optimal operation levels as per the service agreements.
• Develop customer service delivery and satisfaction strategies that focus on provision of services by initiating, formulating, and maintaining good working relationship with customers and other partners
• Organize project design, implementation and effective management including major and minor construction works, either by using external consultant or in-house resources
• Identify and disposal of obsolete equipments and machinery in a profitable manner to the company.
• Develop long-term departmental strategies, policies and plans to facilitate achievement of overall trust objectives
• Supervise, manage and appraise staff under them and  identify their training and development needs
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Post graduate diploma in Business Management/ Diploma in Water Engineering
• Over five (5) years relevant experience working in a commercial organization with a minimum of two (2) years experience in a senior management positions
• Registration by EBK or relevant professional body.
• Good appreciation of ICT systems.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player and have ability to work under pressure without supervision.
• Must be self motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Compliance with Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 submit clearance certificate from:
• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission (EACC);
• Higher Commission Loan Board(HELB);
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
• Criminal Investigation Department(CID);
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

TERMS OF SERVICE:

The successful candidate will be offered a 3- year renewable contract based on satisfactory performance.