Director, Water and Sanitation at County Government of Kericho

VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Officer, The Director will be responsible for the following;

• Developing, implementing and evaluating Strategic plans, workplans, program of activities and projects in collaboration with other Departments and Stakeholders.


• Development and review of Water and Sanitation County Master Plansand identification of water and sanitation projects;


• Initiate innovation, drawing on the latest research of new technologies for sustainable development and management of water;


• Manage human, financial and material resources assigned to the division;


• Manage contracts and construction of Water and Sewerage Works undertaken directly or by contractors.


• Organizing, directing, controlling and coordinating the functions of the directorate.


• Interpreting and applying National and County Laws and other related statues in the department in line with the County goals and objectives.


• Developing appropriate policies, legal and Institutional frameworks for implementation on Water, Energy and Sanitation.


• Approve annual work plans and financial budgets for the Directorate. Ensuring strict compliance with all financial, budgetary and procurement procedures.


• Coordinating production, documentation and dissemination of the relevant information and maintain linkages with other Departments of the County;


• Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must;

• Be holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution.


• Be a holder of a master’s degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution as an added advantage.


• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good standing.


• Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).


• Must have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;


• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in a senior Public Service or the private sector.


• Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;


• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.


• Satisfy the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong Strategic leadership skills


• Strong communication and reporting Skills


• Ability to work and lead teams


• Strong negotiation skills


• Strong Effective problem-solving skills


• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skill

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