WASREB Economist 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 Manager – Economic Regulation, you will support water service regulatory activities by providing economic / financial analysis that guide the development and implementation of regulatory instruments. 

Review the water services tariff applications to ensure cost justificationMonitor the implementation of approved tariffs by Water Service Providers (WSPs) and advise management appropriatelyMonitor the economic performance and financial viability of the water service institutions and propose appropriate actionReview the business plans of water service institutions for their feasibility and compliance with their Service Performance Agreements (SPAs)Analyze the performance of water service institutions and prepare advisories on their financial sustainabilityReview and advise management on the economic viability of public/private partnerships proposed by the WSPsWork with other departments to develop regulatory instrumentsUndertake policy analysis, forecasts and projections on water services and advise management accordinglyProvide input into the annual water sector performance report by way of data analysis as necessary.Degree in EconomicsPossession of CPA(K),CFA or ACCA will be an advantage3 years experience in economic and/or financial analysisA high level of analytical skills and proven experience of handling complex and bulk data.The position is Permanent and Pensionable
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 supervisionYour 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.