Chief Executive Officer at Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA)

Job Description

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The Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA) was earlier established as Northern Water Services Boards through a Kenya Gazette Notice No. dated 12th March as a State Corporation under the State Corporations Act and the Water Act . The water Act was enacted and the Northern Water Services Board, was gazetted as Northern Water Works Development Agency vide special issue of Kenya Gazette No. 28 dated 26th April .

REF: NWWDA/Job-01/

Job Specification

The specific duties and responsibilities of the CEO will involve: –

Providing strategic leadership to the senior management and staff of the Agency; Guide in the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures that gives the Agency positive perception and competitiveadvantage; Being responsible for day-to-day operations of the Agency; Manage internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure set objectives are met; Facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Agency’s strategic and annual work plans; Facilitate regular reporting on the status of performance of agency; Being responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies; Ensuring that the organization has an effective management structure including succession plans; Coordinate resource mobilization to enhance realization of the strategic objectives; Foster relationship with the relevant Ministries, development partners and other stakeholders for the benefit of the Agency; Ensure prudent management of all available resources of the Agency; Ensure adherence to relevant national and international conventions and treaties; Foster conducive corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good governance in line with the Constitution of Kenya ; Coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial reports for consideration and approval by the Board; Develop networks and partnerships with development partners and spearhead donor collaboration, fundraising and project development within the Agency’s area of jurisdiction; Ensure compliance with any Government policies and regulatory guidelines and directives; Serving as the link between the Board and the Management and other stakeholders; Being responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have/be: –

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. Master’s Degree from a recognized University. Have at least Fifteen years proven experience in a relevant field. At least five years relevant work experience in senior management position. Leadership course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution. Demonstrate professional competency and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results. Professional qualification and membership of a professional body. Proficiency in computer applications. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya .

Key Competencies and Skills 

Strong Strategic thinking skills Strong analytical skills Strong communication and reporting skills Strong Mentoring and Coaching skills Ability to lead and work with teams Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Terms of Service 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall serve for a contractual period of three years renewable once for a similar period subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes set and evaluated by the Board