Job Description  

The duties and responsibilities will entail-

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing compliance and enforcement strategy;
• Developing and reviewing standards and guidelines for the compliance function;
• Monitoring the implementation of standards and guidelines for the compliance function;
• Ensuring surveillance of the sector through inspections, including compliance with standards for design, asset development &
• Management, Water quality, Operation & Maintenance, governance, Non-Revenue Water, and human resources;
• Establishing and recommending criteria for implementing the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR);
• Spearheading inspections of water works and water services to ensure that such works and services meet the prescribed standards;
• Monitoring progress in the implementation of the National Water Services Strategy;
• Ensuring review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports.
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of Water Service Providers.
• Coordinating capacity building of water service providers and County
• Governments on compliance matters.
• Coordinating the division’s budgeting and Cost containment within the budget.
• Managing performance management reviews for the Department.

Job Specifications 

For appointments for this grade, an officer must have: –

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement or in a comparable and relevant position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law,
• Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than 4) four weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership with a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.