Managing Director - Nyamira Water

About the role

Nyamira Water and Sanitation Company (NYAWASCO) Ltd, a public utility fully owned by Nyamira County, is recruiting a Managing Director. The Managing Director manages the company's affairs, handles day-to-day operations and administration in consultation with the Board, provides overall leadership and guides the strategic direction. The role reports to the Chairman of the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the management, development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures for profitable operation
• Ensure financial management of resources through mobilization, budgeting and monitoring of use
• Lead the strategic plan, annual work plan and periodic reports
• Foster a culture of professionalism, good governance, ethics, innovation and good corporate citizenship
• Update the Company's Plan and Action Plan, including expansion and facility development
• Direct and coordinate operations and administration to meet performance targets
• Build relationships with stakeholders and partners, and advise the Board on technical, financial and legal matters
• Submit regular reports to the Board on revenue performance and human resource functions

Required profile

• Kenyan citizen
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance, Business Administration, Strategic Management or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water/Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or another relevant field
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience, with 5+ years in the water/utility sector an advantage
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing
• Knowledge of water sector legislation and policies such as WASREB, WRA, WWDA and WSP
• Ability to manage water and sewerage utilities with sound innovations, and familiarity with water-sector management and donor-funded projects
• Clean criminal record, tax compliance, credit bureau clearance, EACC and HELB clearances

The position is on the Grade 1 post scale, with a three-year contract renewable for a further term subject to satisfactory performance. Applications are submitted to the Chairman of the Board with a letter, CV, academic certificates, National ID and certified testimonials; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing leads to disqualification.