Our client in the Water & Sanitation sector invites applications from competent individuals to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Executive Committee (EC) for providing effective and efficient management for the realization of the vision and mission of the Association.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To lead the operations and development of the Water and Sanitation Providers policies and to establish effective relationships with members, the Executive Committee, as well as staff development partners, relevant government authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the organization’s objectives.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Contractual, renewable based on performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of the Association.
• Drive the process of strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Head of the Secretariat and ensure its effective and efficient operation
• Accounting officer of the Association
• Leads the process of developing an annual budget for approval by the Executive Committee
• Ensuring compliance with the Policy and procedures of the Association
• Ensure implementation of the decisions and resolutions of the Executive Committee and AGM
• Ensuring sound management of the assets and resources of the Association.
• Ensuring compliance with the requirements of all donors and or partners as shall be agreed by the Executive Committee.
• Ensuring the Association complies with all legal requirements.
• Ensuring full support of the sub-committees and any other organs of the Association by the Secretariat
• Develops and present relevant reports as required to the partners and Executive Committee
• Maintain good relationships with stakeholders, members, employees, government authorities, and development partners through effective communications
• Representing the Association at relevant fora and articulate the views and position of the Association
• Ensuring the self-sustainability of the Association
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the Executive Committee.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
• Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage

Essential Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which should be senior management in the Water Sector
• A member of a recognized Professional Body and in good standing
• Good grasp of water and sanitation issues and their articulation in the global, regional, and local frameworks
• Ability to lead, direct, and motivate staff together toward common goals.
• Experience in resource mobilization and working with different donors and development partners
• Experience in corporate governance especially working with Boards and Board Committees
• Proven strong communication skills both written and oral
• Experience in policy and policy-making processes at a local (county) and National level
• Experience in advocacy and lobbying
• The Successful candidate to provide evidence that they meet Chapter Six requirements of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
• Contacts of three referees.
• Certified copies of Educational Qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Team player and self-driven, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• High levels of integrity
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision