General Manager Job. UWWASSCO

REF: UWWASSCO/07/01/2019/01

Terms of service: Contract

Job summary

Reporting to the board of directors, the general manager is the principal officer of the company and is responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

Responsibilities

• Developing for the approval of the board, strategic and business plans, including annual work – plans, budget and performance targets.
• Ensure implementation of company strategic plan.
• Ensure safe custody and management of company assets.
• Providing strategic leadership and direction, including the management and development of the human resources of the company.
• Planning, coordinating and implementing all activities in line with the policies and the directives approved by board of directors.
• Ensure proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirement of the company.
• Promoting the company image and developing a good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with government policies and regulations.
• Provide advice to the board of directors on matters to the operations of the company.
• Liaison with the licensee and ensure compliance with the service provision agreement.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have practical skills, experience and a demonstrable track record in managing a large and dynamic department or organization. Specifically, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/ Water engineering, Business related field, Environmental science or a related water science from a recognized University or a degree in, Economics or commerce or equivalent plus training in business management.
• Either a minimum of 6 years’ experience in water development, management and operations 3 of which must have been in a senior management position or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive role within a large service delivery organization.
• A sound understanding of the reforms taking place in the water sector in Kenya.
• Good unblemished records in management, high level of integrity, result – oriented, managerial and administrative skills backed up by a demonstrable track record.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office) and have practical experience in report writing.
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Kenyan constitution on leadership and integrity.

Key skills and competencies:

• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Excellent inter – personal, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong management and organization skills
• Proven people management skills

How to Apply

NB: Applicants must attach up – to date copies of clearance certificates from; EACC, DCI, CRB, KRA and HELB

If you meet the above criteria, submit your application (quoting the job position on the envelop) together with detailed CVs, including day time contacts, current and expected salaries, notice period required to take up an appointment when successful, names and contacts of three (3) referees, attach copies of all certificates/ testimonials and national ID. Mail or hand deliver your application so as to reach Human Resources not later than close of business on 21^st January 2019.

Email: uwwassco@gmail.com

UWWASSCO Ltd. Is an equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.