Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Jobs in Kenya

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board Jobs in Kenya

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board was established on 12th March 2004 vide gazette notice No.1714 under the Water Act 2002 as a State Corporation. It is responsible for the provision of efficient and economical Water and Sanitation Services in its area of jurisdiction.

The Board wishes to recruit self driven, result oriented, highly motivated and qualified persons to fill the following positions.

Ref: LVSWSB /HR/10/2010/ 1
Chief Manager Human Resources and Administration

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Manager Human Resources and Administration will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:-
    - Regular review and implementation of Human Resource and Administration policies.
    - Coordinate and influence the development of a performance culture through effective implementation of an integrated performance management.
    - Development and implementation of human resource plans, procedures and systems to guide Human Resource and administration functions.
    - Interpretation and provision of guidance on Human resource policies and procedures.
    - Develop, coordinate and administer training and development plans.
    - Management of recruitment processes, employee benefits, welfare and labour relations.
    - Coordination of inter-departmental performance to ensure efficient performance of the Board and improvement in productivity.
    - Ensure provision of efficient administration services to all functions of the Board which include transport, security and provision of office services.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this post the successful candidate should:-
    - Have a Degree in social sciences, Business Administration or an equivalent degree from a recognized University.
    - Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
    - Have at least 10 years hands-on-experience in Human Resource and Administration management in a busy organization.
    - He or she should be a team player and a person of high integrity.
    - Be computer proficient.

Ref: LVSWSB /HR/10/2010/2
Assistant Internal Auditor
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Internal Auditor and perform the following duties:-
    - Assist in conducting internal audit reviews and other related audit assignments in the Board and Water Services Providers.
    - Assist in identifying risks, implications and recommending control measures to minimize the risks and safeguard the Board assets.
    - Preparing audit reports and recommendations to correct any deficiencies.
    - Monitor progress on correction of deficiencies and implementation of agreed action plans.
    - Assist in conducting routine financial and system audits and audit related investigations.
    - Assist in developing and implementing an effective internal controls and governance framework.Requirements for appointment:-
For appointment to this post the successful candidate should:-
    - Have at least CPA II qualifications.
    - Have a minimum of 5 years experience in performing internal /external audit or accounting functions in a busy organization.
    - He or she should have good verbal and written communication skills in English.
    - He or she should be a person of strong analytical skills and high ethical and professional standards.
    - Be proficient in the use of computer.

Ref: LVSWSB/HR/10/2010/3
Legal Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Corporate planning and be responsible for:-
    - Provision of legal services such as litigation, conveyance, analysis of legal risks and liaising with external layers on legal issues.
    - Development and implementation of strategies aimed at providing an enabling legal and regulatory framework that preserves the integrity of the Organization.
    - Ensuring compliance to statutory requirements in all Board’s transactions.
    - Review and enforcement of compliance of Water Service Providers on statutory requirements.
    - Preparation of legal opinions, interpretations and policies for the Board.
    - Preparation of contracts, leases, and other legal instruments for the Board.
    - Provision of secretarial services to the Board and various committees.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this post the successful candidate should:-
    - Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)
    - Hold a post graduate Diploma from Kenya School of law.
    - Be in possession of CPS (K) qualifications.
    - Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    - Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in comparable organizations.
    - He or she should be a person of high integrity and ethical standards.
    - Experience in the public sector will be an added advantage.
    - Should be Computer Literate.

Ref: LVSWSB/HR/10/2010/4
Executive Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Manager Human Resources and Administration and be responsible for:-
    - The day-to-day operations of the Chief Executive Officer’s Office
    - Coordination of office correspondence, including writing, editing, producing and distributing correspondences to relevant offices in form of emails, letters, voice messages or other forms of communication.
    - Carrying out office logistical duties which include handling of office visitors, provision of office supplies, making travel arrangements, scheduling of meetings and events.
    - Typing of office letters, filing, dispatching and preparation and maintenance of office reports.
    - Opening, sorting and categorizing all incoming information to the Board and channeling them to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
    * Scheduling appointments and meetings, preparation of meeting materials and other requirements and taking notes of meeting proceedings.
    - Handling confidential documents and protects organization’s confidential information.
    - Researching, compiling, assimilating and preparing confidential and sensitive documents.
    - Regularly updating the Chief Executive Officer, on the status of various issues and making arrangements for any actions.

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this post the successful candidate should:-
    - Be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Secretarial Studies or Business Studies and Office Management from a recognized institution.
    - Be in possession of the following KNEC qualifications, Shorthand III (100w.p.m), Typewriting III (50 w.p. m), Office Management III, Business English III, Secretarial Duties II, Office Practice II, and Commerce II.
    - Have a minimum of 8 years work experience in a senior secretarial position in a busy work environment.
    - Have a high level of computer literacy which includes windows® 95/98/NT/2000 operating systems, Microsoft applications and Internet.
    - Be a person of high integrity, good organizational and interpersonal skills.
    - Possess excellent communication skills both in verbal and in written forms and able to multi-task and work on several big and small tasks at one time.

If you meet the requirements for the above position, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of academic/professional certificates and testimonials stating your current position, remuneration and telephone contact to the following address by 3rd November 2010.

Please indicate the post and reference number on both the letter and the envelope.

Eng. M. O. Ochieng
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
P. O. Box 3325-40100- Kisumu.

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