Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (LVSWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. The Board is among the 8 Water Service Boards (WSBs) established under the Water Act (2002) vide Gazette Notice No. 1714 of 12th March 2004 with the mandate of ensuring efficient and economic provision of Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: –

• Design water and sanitation projects;
• Administration and supervision of projects;
• Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
• Estimate costs for water and sanitation projects;
• Participate in preparation of tender documents;
• Participate in evaluation of tenders;
• Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section;
• Assist in compiling projects technical reportson design, implementation, and maintenance;
• Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project designs;
• Prepare technical reports, designs and estimates drawings;
• Develop resource mobilization and business proposal; and
• Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be; –

• At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory position.
• Master’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional Development in a relevant field.
• Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
• Stakeholder engagementskills
• Strong analytical skills
• Innovative skills
• Good Interpersonalskills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

LVSWWDA/PE/2024/01