JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Technical manager will Report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, control and managing the Company’s operations and maintenance in infrastructure in order to supply water and sewerage services to the required standards and in compliance with the Company’s policy while cost saving and surpassing targets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinating within the department the implementation of the Company’s policies, strategies and action plans that are in keeping with overall mission and objectives of the Company.
2. Coordinate all technical matters relating to corporate planning, design and implementation of water and sewerage services.
3. Coordinating the rehabilitation, augmentation and extension works on the water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
4. Ensuring the production and supply of quality and safe water to customers in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws and policies.
5.Ensuring proper collection, treatment and disposal of sewerage in accordance with relevant laws and policies.
6.Developing a departmental teams aligned to the Company’s core values, including customer focus to provision of services.
7. Managing Company’s assets through effective maintenance and repairs, installation and replacement as well as undertaking technical audits.
8. Preparing comprehensive departmental reports including engineering budgets to facilitate decision-making.
9. Responsible for developing the departmental staff through supervision, appraising and identifying their training and development needs.
10.Ensuring the design and construction standards are adhered to and maintained.
11. Undertaking any other duties assigned by the Management.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil , Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any equivalent from recognized institution; with a Minimum of six (6 ) years experience in Engineering work preferably in the water and sanitation sector or related field with at least three (3) years at management level.
2.A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
3. Must be registered by Engineer’s Registration Board(ERB) and/or Institution of Engineers of Kenya(IEK).
4. Must have excellent understanding of the Kenyan water sector reforms.
5.Will have demonstrated project management skills and hands on experience of managing external consultants, partners and donors.
6. Knowledge of GIS system will be an added advantage.
7. Be proficient in computer and have a demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
8. Must fulfill the leadership and integrity criteria under Chapter 6 of the Constitution, 2010.
JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Candidates who meet the above specifications and have the drive to join a highly motivated work team, should submit their applications and CV in an email with the subject “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF TECHNICAL MANAGER” including a reliable telephone and e-mail contact of self and at least three (3) referees, to the email address below on or before Monday 26th August 2024 before 5:00pm EAT addressed to:
The Chairman Board of Directors,
Homabay County Water & Sanitation Company Ltd,
P.O Box 170-40300,
HOMABAY.
E-mail Address: [email protected]
NOTE : Homabay County Water & Sanitation Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.