Chief Executive - Water, Environment and Natural Resources at County Government of Kakamega

Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties will entail:

• Provide leadership in the management, development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure profitable operation;
• Ensure compliance of financial management of resources through mobilization, budgeting and monitoring utilization of resources;
• Lead the development and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plan and periodic reports;
• iFoster corporate culture that promotes professionalism, good governance, ethical practices, creativity, innovation and good corporate citizenship;
• Formulate and periodically update the Company’s Plan and Action Plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development of facilities and extension of business operations;
• Direct and coordinate the Company’s operations and overall administration to ensure various organs of the Company operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets;
• Promote Company’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in the Company’s area of jurisdiction;
• Advise the Board of Directors concerning objectives and policies relating to technical, financial and legal affairs of the Company; and
• Submit regular reports to the Board of Directors on revenue performance and Human Resource functions of the company. 

Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Hold a Master’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Hold a first degree or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in management;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution;
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies relating to water sector, e.g. WASREB, WARMA, WSB and WSP;
• Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sewerage utilities with sound innovations; and
• Familiar with Water Sector Management and donor funded projects and demonstrated good financial management skill