Job Reference: GTM/152/MD/2026/2027/1

Reports to: Board of Directors

Professional Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Strong leadership, technical/business skills. The applicant should be in possession of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water/ Waste Water Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business related degree or Equivalent plus training in Management, Finance or deep knowledge of Kenya’s Water ACT 2016, Water Regulations 2025, sector reforms and governance plus integrity and relevant professional body membership to ensure effective utility management, financial health and compliance with bodies like WASREB.

Core Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan Citizen
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Civil Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics)
• Experience: Minimum 7 year’s relevant experience, with 5+ years in senior management or leadership within water /utility sector
• Professionalism: Membership and good standing in relevant professional body e.g (Engineering, Management)
• Integrity: Must meet Chapter six of the Constitutional requirements (Leadership and Integrity) including providing a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership: Demonstrated high leadership, strategic planning and management capabilities
• Technical: Familiarity with water/ wastewater management, sector policies (WASREB, WRA), and donor funded projects.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills and good governance understanding.
• Digital literacy: Competency in management information systems and digital platforms.
• Communication: Excellent oral, written and report writing skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations, strategic planning, and asset management and budget implementation etc.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, policies and regulatory bodies.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors.