WASREB Corporate Services Director Job in Kenya

The Water Services Regulatory Board - Opportunities to improve water service delivery in Kenya

The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) is a statutory body charged with economic and service regulation of the water services sector.  

WASREB sets rules, standards and guidelines to ensure that water services are provided in an effective and efficient manner with a view to protecting consumer interests.

To strengthen our management team, we wish to recruit highly motivated professional to fill the vacancy below:
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and having direct responsibility over the Manager Finance and the Manager Human Resources and Administration, you will be responsible for the strategic management of the finance, human resource and administration functions of the organisation, ensuring that the organization is sustainably resourced - financially and otherwise, assets are secure and operations are optimal. 
Develop and implement a sustainable financial strategy for the organization to ensure optimal funding/resourcingDevelop, continually review and enforce financial policies, systems and procedures and internal controls based on organizational needs and in compliance with statutory obligationsDevelop and monitor the implementation of the human resources strategy, polices and procedures in line with the strategic plan allowing the organization to develop and/or attract and retain the appropriate skills to build institutional capacity and attain its mandateDevelop, continually review and enforce administration policies, systems and procedures that will ensure the effective and efficient running of the administrative functions including procurement and general office administrationLead the performance contracting process, ensuring that performance contracts are in place, performance is monitored and corrective action is taken as appropriateDevelop and manage the performance of your directorate staffPrepare periodic management and statutory reports for the various stakeholders including, the Board of Directors and statutory bodies.Bachelor’s degree in a business field and a Masters degree in Business Administration,Possess CPS (K) and be a member of a relevant professional association10 years experience, 3 of which should be at senior management level, preferably managing finance and administration functionsDemonstrable experience of strategy development and the development and implementation of systems, processes and proceduresExperience of working with a Board of DirectorsThe Position of Director, Corporate Affairs will be on a 3-Year Renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance
Possess excellent communication skillsHave a high level of Computer LiteracyBe team players, self-motivated, organized, and have the ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervisionMeet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.Your application must clearly state the position applied for. It should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the position, a detailed up-to-date CV, photocopies of relevant certificates, testimonials and Chapter 6 requirements, current and expected remuneration package, names and addresses of three professional referees, e-mail address and telephone number, and two (2) colour passport size photos.
Applications and all enquiries should be sent to the address below. The closing date is 26th September, 2014 at 5.00 pm.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P.O. Box 6416 - 00100 GPO 

eMail: wasreb@adeptsystems.co.ke

WASREB is an equal opportunity employer and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.