Government Jobs in Kenya - AWSB

Athi

Water Services Board (AWSB) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water

and Irrigation. 

It is

mandated to plan and develop / expand infrastructure for bulk water supply and

waste water in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, and Gatanga District in Murang’a

County. 

The

Board intends to fill the following vacant positions:-

Job Title: Senior

Human Resource and Administration Officer

Job

Reference: AWSB/SHRO/4/2016

  
Key Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting

to the Head Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for the

following duties:-

• Provide
  
  leadership in Human Resources and Administration function of Athi Water
  
  Services Board (AWSB) in line with corporate objectives and strategies;


• In
  
  conjunction with user departments, identify resources and skills needed to
  
  deliver on AWSB strategic plan and coordinate acquisition of those skills
  
  through recruitment and selection process, training and employee career
  
  management;


• Implement
  
  and update human resources and administration policies, strategies and
  
  procedures;


• Facilitate
  
  mainstreaming of performance management system (PMS) and evaluation in
  
  accordance with AWSB PMS policy;


• Oversee
  
  mainstreaming of cross cutting issues;


• Participate
  
  in the process of conducting workforce analysis to determine optimum staff
  
  numbers and redesign jobs in line with the approved strategic plan;


• Conduct
  
  work environment and staff satisfaction surveys in order to identify areas
  
  of improvement;


• Handle
  
  administration of staff leave, benefits administration, insurance, health
  
  and safety etc.;


• Coordinate
  
  setting, reporting and evaluation of departmental annual performance
  
  contract targets;


• Provide
  
  guidelines and advice to staff on all human resources matters within the
  
  established policies, rules and regulations;


• Develop
  
  and implement of HR & Administration function budgets and work plans;


• Provide
  
  logistical support and services to staff in the organization;


• Ensure
  
  HR reports are prepared in compliance with country laws and statutory
  
  regulations;


• Handle
  
  administration of staff leave, benefits, insurance, health and safety
  
  issues etc.;


• Oversee
  
  the processing of the payroll and ensure timely deduction and remittance
  
  of statutory deductions;


• Manage
  
  medical, pension, benefits, welfare and insurance schemes.

Requirements

for Appointment:

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a business related field with a
  
  professional qualification in CPS-K or Higher Diploma in HR Management;


• Must
  
  be a member of good standing with the IHRM;


• A
  
  minimum of six (6) years’ relevant working experience, two (2) of which
  
  must be at a middle management level with relevant responsibility;



• Must
  
  demonstrate a deep understanding of the laws and legislations governing
  
  the Kenya labor market;


• Result
  
  oriented driven individual;


• Problem
  
  solver, optimistic and enjoy assertive communication;


• Ability
  
  to lead teams, innovate and create new concepts;


• Ability
  
  to communicate and cooperate with everyone in the organization;


• Good
  
  analytical, negotiation and presentation skills;


• Demonstrable
  
  proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software
  
  packages;


• A
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Terms

of service: Permanent

and Pensionable.

Job

Title: Senior

Economist 
 

Job Reference: AWSB/SE/4/2016

Key

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Reporting

to the Manager Financial Planning & Analysis the job holder will be

responsible for the  following duties:-

• Coordinate
  
  development , implementation, monitoring and review of the strategic plan
  
  and policies;


• Coordinate
  
  setting, implementation, reporting and evaluation of annual corporate
  
  performance contracting process;


• Carry
  
  out economic analysis of investment projects and provide necessary
  
  recommendation including providing an opinion on the viability of the
  
  projects;


• Develop,
  
  implement and review monitoring and evaluation framework for AWSB;


• Monitor
  
  and evaluate performance of projects and programmes in line with the project
  
  objectives;


• Undertake
  
  qualitative and quantitative data analyses in relation to social, economic
  
  and environmental data so as to test the effectiveness of AWSB policies,
  
  products and/or services and advice on any suitable alternative courses of
  
  action;


• Carry
  
  out research and data analysis to enable effective planning and
  
  achievement of AWSB’s objectives;


• Monitor
  
  performance and implementation of policies and programs in line with AWSB
  
  strategic plan,


• Carry
  
  out analysis on business projection and forecasting;


• Initiate
  
  implementation and appraisal of AWSB development strategies and projects;


• Plan
  
  and coordinate AWSB’s corporate planning activities and economic analysis;


• Facilitate
  
  all departments to prepare, implement and evaluate departmental work
  
  plans.

Requirements

for Appointment:

• A
  
  Bachelor’s degree in degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or
  
  Economics and Statistics (Upper Second Class);


• A
  
  minimum of six (6) years’ relevant working experience, two (2) of which
  
  must be at a middle management level with relevant responsibility;


• Member
  
  of a recognized professional body;


• Good
  
  oral, written communication and presentation skills;


• Proficiency
  
  and good knowledge in advanced computer applications;


• Good
  
  analytical, negotiation and research skills.


• A
  
  Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Terms

of service: Permanent

and Pensionable.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications quoting the

title and reference number of the post being applied for and enclose detailed

CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, copy of National ID,

current position, remuneration, email address and telephone contact plus names

and contacts of three (3) referees so as to reach the undersigned on or before

6th July 2016

Chief Executive Officer,
Athi Water Services Board,
Africa-Re Centre, Hospital Road,
P.O. Box 45283 – 00100, 

Email: info@awsboard.go.ke

Athi Water is an equal opportunity employer and all Kenyans in their diversity

are encouraged to apply.