TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract (Three years’ renewable based on performance).

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will be responsible for giving strategic guidance and direction consistent with the Company’s Vision and Mission Statement, He/she will ensure that the Company achieves its short and long term objectives to the board to ensure that the Company achieves its financial vision, mission and long term objectives. He/She manages the company’s resources, motivates workforce, cultivates strong relationships with all stakeholders and entrench a high performance Corporate culture.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the Company’s Strategic Plan and enhances profitability and shareholder value;
• Prepares and recommends to the Board of Directors for approval, the annual budget based on Corporate Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan;
• Represents the Company at national and international stakeholder forum including government bodies, donors and the community;
• Responds to customers’ concerns/issues and determines appropriate resolutions to maintain positive Company and customer relations;
• Implements the Strategic Plan and ensures that the operationalization of all the remaining merger processes with the former Tililbei Water and Sanitation Company are completed;
• Carry out resource mobilization for the expansion of water and sanitation infrastructure;
• Enhances the Company’s Corporate image;
• Promotes sound corporate governance and ethical standards;
• Gives strategic advice and presents results and findings to the Chairman and Board members;
• Manages resources, including the attracting, hiring, retention and motivation of high performing personnel;
• Takes active role in Water Service Providers Association (WASPA); Monitors the annual budget and ensures that revenue targets are met;
• Prepares and presents MDs reports during full board meeting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Water/), Commerce or from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree shall be an added advantage
• Must be a registered member of relevant professional body
• At least Ten (10) years progressive and relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management level in an organization serving a large and demanding public utility;
• Must be familiar with the reform programs in commercial and public settings and demonstrable through understanding of the national goals, policies and development objectives including the Kenya Vision 2030.

All applicants must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by submitting up to date clearance certificates from:-

• Ethics and Anticorruption Commission(EACC)
• Higher Education Loan Boards(HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations(DCI)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

TERMS OF SERVICE

• The successful candidate will be offered a Three (3) year renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance.

RENUMERATION

• An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the best evaluated candidate.