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General Manager – Engineering & Strategy

Terms of Employment : Five (5) Years Contract

Duties and Responsibilities of General Manager – Engineering & Strategy

• Implements technical goals and strategies as guided by the company’s corporate plan, mission and vision.
• Safeguards sound corporate governance by identifying risks and implementing proper controls to mitigate those risks.
• Spearheads formulation, implementation, enforcement and review of sound water and wastewater systems, policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop and implement technical proposals and solutions for continuous growth and development of the water and wastewater network and delivery mechanisms.
• Oversees planning and coordination of development of quality infrastructure, maintenance of engineering installments (capacity works) and related issues.
• Safeguards against Non Revenue Water (NRW) through prompt pipeline repairs/maintenance, complete and accurate metering of all consumers.
• Ensures that water and wastewater services infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required technical and regulatory standards.
• Provides technical expertise and advice in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major water and wastewater works.
• Provides overall supervision of staff, contractors and consultants for all major works.
• Guarantees quality and safety of water supplied to consumers.
• Offers professional advice to management on the acquisition of capital assets and related issues.
• Facilitates timely initiation and completion of technical audits and implementation of corrective actions as may be necessary.
• Oversees preparation of departmental reports and budgets to facilitate decision making.
• Executes performance management and review of staff within the technical divison through performance contracts, appraisals and reviews.
• Any other duties that maybe assigned by the Managing Director from time to time.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical /Water Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
• Related Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Registered Engineers with EBK/IEK or equivalent professional body; in a good standing.
• Certificate in Computer application.
• At least eight (8) years of similar experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position in a busy and dynamic work environment.

Personal Qualities, Skills and Competencies of General Manager – Engineering & Strategy

• Understanding of/experience in technical dimensions related to Water Engineering technologies, fresh water harvesting and waste water treatment, distribution and disposal etc.
• Ability to leverage emerging technology including ICT, Engineering and other emerging innovations to improve operational efficiency, cost management and service delivery
• Understanding laws, regulations and standards affecting water harvesting, treatment and distribution and able to put in place sound compliance framework.
• Certified training in Operational Health and Safety (OHS) is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of standards for water quality, sanitation etc.
• Demonstrable financial management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to work in a field based setup
• Project management skills
• Understanding and ability to set up water vendors point and enterprises.
• Water CAD, Arch CAD, and Auto CAD Knowledge.
• Proficient in MS office suite and enterprise resource planning (ERP)
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct

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