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Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF) is a State Corporation established under the Water Act (2002) with the mandate "to assist in financing the provision of water services to areas of Kenya which are without adequate water services."
The organisation is guided by the Trust Deed of 26th April, 2004 and nested on rapid, proactive and innovative measur...
Purpose
- The job holder is responsible for supporting at least 7 WSPs to improve on commercial viability and creditworthiness and attract commercial financing. The Senior WASH Engineer, CVF Programme will play a key role in supporting the WSPs develop bankable proposals for expanding water services and accessing
- funds to actualise the projects. Further, the Officer is expected to support in transfer of skills in project management and business modelling to turn around utility’s operational and commercial performance.
Reporting
- The Senior WASH Engineer, CVF Programme will report to the CVF Programme Coordinator and work closely with the Managing Director of the various WSPs in addition to the Counties leadership.
- In addition, the Officer is expected to work closely with the Senior Finance Specialist, CVF Programme who shall take lead during the execution of the assignments.
Job Description
The following are specific duties and tasks of the Senior WASH Engineer:
- Engage with water company stakeholders, including, Board of directors, senior management teams, county water department, WaterFund and WASREB, to understand regulatory requirements, utility performance status and business opportunity for improvement for the supported WSPs.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of water company systems including various policies/SOPs to identify, document and implement opportunities for optimisation, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction initiatives i.e. process optimisation, equipment upgrades, and billing automation solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, technical support and oversight to the development and implementation of utility turnaround strategies.
- Identify and promote innovative technologies, methodologies, and approaches to address emerging challenges, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the resilience of water company systems.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in the design, development, and implementation of water infrastructure projects, including distribution networks, storage facilities, and pumping stations packaged in a bankable proposal for commercial financing.
- Lead in technical reviews and evaluations of project designs, specifications, and deliverables to verify compliance with technical requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental consultants, regulatory organisations, and community stakeholders, to integrate suggested technical considerations with environmental, regulatory, and social aspects of water projects.
- Where applicable, work with utilities to prepare tariff review proposals and work with WASREB to implement the new tariff regime.
- Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff.
- Provide training, capacity building, and technical support to utilities staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and capabilities in water infrastructure design, operation, and maintenance.
- Share technical expertise, lessons learned, and best practices with utility staff, industry peers, and professional networks through conferences, workshops, and publications to promote knowledge dissemination and collaboration.
Qualification
The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:
- Master’s Degrees in Civil/Water Engineering, Project Management or related fields.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Water engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the water services field, 4 of which must be at the relevant field in senior level.
- Valid practicing certificate with EBK as a Professional Engineer.
- Be a registered Lead Expert in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) registered with NEMA with valid practicing license.
- Extensive experience transforming business performance on an entity through performance improvement plans.
- Demonstrated WASH sector experience.
- Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, design applications and data modelling.
- Experience in development data analysis, documentation and reporting.
- Good communication skills with demonstrated skills for reporting, knowledge transfer and advocacy.
Duration
- This is a temporary position for a period of one year with a possibility of extension depending on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications with the job title clearly marked on the envelope to the address below. The candidatescanalso submit applications on-line usingthe emailstated below and quoting the position applied for.
Interested candidates may obtain further information from the WaterFund website https://waterfund.go.ke/vacancies. The application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, curriculum vitae, copies of your academic / professional certificates and other testimonials. One should also includedetailsof telephone contacts,email address, current position / expected remuneration, and three (3) referees.
The applications shall be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Water Sector Trust Fund,
1st Floor, CIC Plaza 1, Mara Road, Upper Hill,
PO Box 49699-00100, Nairobi.
Email: hr@waterfund.go.ke
To be received no later than 5.00 pm on 23rd July 2024
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