JOB OPPORTUNITY Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Limited, a Water and Sewerage Service Provider, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions: |
1. SEWERAGE MANAGER
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/HR/2025/SM/01– 1 post
Reporting to: General Manager Technical Services
Department: TECHNICAL
Terms of Engagement: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade 10
Purpose of the Job
To plan, organize and direct the maintenance work section of the Sewerage Section; ensures that wastewater facilities are maintained in compliance with all regulations, standards before being released to the rivers, and reporting requirements associated with regulatory agencies.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
I. Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, schedule, supervise, and evaluate section supervisors of the wastewater treatment plant.
- Provide technical assistance for planning, designing, constructing and maintaining wastewater facilities and collections systems.
- Organize and direct staff on the day to day activities;
- Prepare and administer budget for assigned sections of the wastewater treatment plant;
- Review performance of direct reports;
- Identify training needs for direct reports;
- Participate in the recruitment of staff within the department;
- Mentor and coach staff
Operational Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure that the quality of wastewater effluent satisfies discharge requirements established by regulatory agencies;
- Participate in the preparation, review and submittal of periodic reports to the Board and the related agencies regarding wastewater collection, treatment and disposal;
- Implement an asset management program to minimize unexplained repair and replacement and ensure reliable operation of wastewater collection systems, treatment facilities and equipment;
- Ensure that the coverage of people connected with sewer increases each year and to extend the sewerage coverage every year by carrying out projects through internally generated funds or from the County government or donors;
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations required by NEMA;
- Coordinate and administer the laboratory, regulatory and environmental compliance and monitoring activities of the section;
- Meet with outside agencies and customers to resolve water quality issues
- Attend industry committee meetings and hearings related to environmental issues for land and water quality;
- Safeguard all equipment’s and assets against loss and damage;
- Ensure that waste water is properly treated before being discharged into the river.
III. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Key Result Areas:
- The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows:
- Effective operational cost control of the department’s financial resources;
- Successful implementation of quality control standards for services offered by the department;
- Effective supervision of employees assigned to the department;
- Maximization of productivity in the department;
- Continuous process improvement of services offered by the department
Knowledge and Skills Required:
The jobholder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Engineering or any other related field;
- A minimum of 8 years’ in related work experience, with 3 years of this in Senior Management;
- A Certified member of the Institute of Engineers Kenya.
- A Masters degree in related field will be an added advantage
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources,
- processes, projects and relationships
- Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector
- Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals
- Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
- Should have strong analytical and be result oriented
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader
- Must have management and Leadership skills
- Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines
- Should have problem solving and decision making abilities
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills
- Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages
2. WATER PRODUCTION, TRANSMISSION & CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGER
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/HR/2025/WPTCCM/02– 1 post
Reporting to: General Manager Technical Services
Department: TECHNICAL
Terms of Engagement: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade 10
Job Summary
To provide hands-on management of all aspects of the ELDOWAS water treatment and waste water plants, and wastewater collection system operation, maintenance, repair and regulatory compliance. Development and dissemination of climate smart solutions. Leveraging on company and country past experiences and current expertise, coordinate in the company efforts to carve out a niche and make significant, reputable and high-profile contributions to the national agenda for climate change adaptation and mitigation
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Dams & Water Treatment
- Plan, organize and direct the operation, maintenance, quality control, and modification and improvements of all ELDOWAS water facilities;
- Coordinate and communicate operations activities to the Dams and Water Treatment Plants Officer on the appropriate schedules;
- Establish work priorities and sequence, assign work and manage all operations work performance focusing on efficiency, work quality, cost, schedule and related customer service;
- Fully implement all maintenance plans and programs including infrastructure, equipment, buildings and property and report to management as required;
- Contract with qualified system/facility maintenance contractors and manage quality, schedule and cost of work performed;
- Ensure adequate water supply and delivery of water meeting all quality standards;
- Ensure scheduled maintenance and calibrations of all water treatment equipment is completed on the appropriate schedule;
- Ensure that all system emergencies are addressed in a timely manner and causes are determined and remedial plans developed;
- Perform emergency repairs after normal working hours and participate in “On-Call Duty” rotation
Climate Change Management
- Provide specialist input into strategic matters relating to climate change.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive climate change strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals, which includes clear objectives, targets and milestones.
- Consult across the organization to produce a climate policy and policy statement.
- Lead, support and drive climate change activity across the company
- Lead on the production of an annual sustainability report for transparency.
- Analyze data to assess the impact of climate change on local ecosystems and species.
- Undertake product life cycle analysis to support the procurement of products to improve the company sustainability position.
- Mitigation and Adaption Planning
Key Result Areas:
The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows:
- Leading a multi-disciplined team ensuring that we meet the water demand of our customers.
- Ensuring we comply with drinking water quality standards at all times.
- Leading, managing and developing a team of up to 5 direct reports which includes a planning and support team , a production operational Manager and a Production technical manager.
- Delivering operational performance through performance management.
- Ensuring assets are maintained in line with manufacturer’s expectations.
- Ensure the team reacts to site outages both operationally and technically. To fix faults and return sites to service in a timely manner.
- Championing change through a passion for continuous improvement, promoting best practice ways of working and sharing local knowledge.
- Meeting and exceeding tight financial targets whilst maintaining quality.
- Delivering increased levels of customer service and experience.
- Driving a culture of safety, performance management and exceptional customer service.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
The jobholder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water/Wastewater Engineering or any other related field;
- A minimum of 8 years’ in related work experience, with 3 years of this in Senior Management;
- A member of institute of Engineers Kenya/Engineers Board of Kenya;
- A Masters degree in related field will be an added advantage
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships;
- Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
- Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals;
- Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;
- Should have strong analytical and be result oriented;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader;
- Must have management and Leadership skills;
- Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines;
- Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department;
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages.
3. PLANNING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/2025/PDCM/03– 1 post
Reporting to: General Manager Technical Services
Department: TECHNICAL
Terms of Engagement: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade 10
Job Summary
To plan, organize and direct the Planning, design & construction work
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, schedule, supervise, and evaluate section supervisors of the wastewater treatment plant;
- Plan and recommend the improvement of plant facilities including capital projects and maintenance project improvements;
- Organizing and directing staff on the day to day activities;
- Prepare and administer budget for assigned sections of the wastewater treatment plant;
- Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites. Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features;
- Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge;
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations;
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes;
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated;
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations;
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Operational Roles and Responsibilities
- Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defense structures such as pump systems and pipe networks;
- Carry out designs and construction supervision of sewerage projects;
- Supervise construction of new structures/ repairs and provide the necessary Engineering expertise;
- Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations;
- Presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients;
- Writing reports;
- Managing project budgets;
- Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines;
- Writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts;
- Liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers;
- Monitoring flood levels;
- Supervising staff and site workers;
- Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software;
- Ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales;
- Maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Key Result Areas:
The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows:
- Effective operational cost control of the department’s financial resources;
- Successful implementation of quality control standards for services offered by the department;
- Effective supervision of employees assigned to the department;
- Maximization of productivity in the department;
- Continuous process improvement of services offered by the department.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
The jobholder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or any other related field;
- A minimum of 8 years’ in related work experience, with 3 years of this in Senior Management;
- A Certified member of the Institute of Engineers Kenya;
- A Masters degree in related field will be an added advantage
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships;
- Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
- Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals;
- Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;
- Should have strong analytical and be result oriented;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader;
- Must have management and Leadership skills;
- Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines;
- Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department;
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages.
4. COMMERCIAL MANAGER
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/2025/CM/04– 1 post
Reporting to: General Manager Commercial Services.
Department: COMMERCIAL
Terms of Engagement: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade 10
Job Summary
To assist the General Manager Commercial Services in overseeing day-to-day commercial operations of the company and focusing on the long-term interests of the business while pursuing new business opportunities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
- Commitment to assist in maintaining a constant awareness of trends and market conditions, in order to provide strategic advice to the head of department;
- Assist the head of department in developing and implementing commercial strategies, meeting company goals and objectives;
- Assist in conducting market research and analysis including creation of detailed business plans;
- Manage existing customer relationships and their requirements to ensure they are being met;
- Assist in looking for opportunities to grow the business, whether through partnerships or new initiatives and work to take advantage of those opportunities;
- Analyze metering, sales/billing, revenue collection, customer care and other reports that give insight into how the company can make adjustments to improve performance;
- Coordinate enforcement efforts to safeguard loss of water revenues and resources through illegal activities affecting water connections;
- Assess risks and make recommendations to the head of department based on a thorough analysis of all factors involved in a business situation;
- Assist in developing plans for business expansion and development;
- Assume a leading role in taking strategic risks, acting to acquire new customers and managing client relationships at the behest of the head of department;
- Focusing on strategies to accelerate growth;
- Collaborate with and co-ordinate diverse teams (customer recruitment, billing, marketing, sales, customer service, enforcement, etc;) and to act as a link between the head office and the area management offices;
- Develop metrics to monitor performance of all commercial activities and reporting results to the head of department;
- Assist in setting financial and operational targets, developing budgets and monitoring compliance;
- Operational Roles and Responsibilities
- Keep track of commercial operation policies and procedures to make sure they stay relevant and make recommendations for necessary changes;
- Assist the head of department and work as a member of a cohesive team;
- Supervise subordinate staff’s work and other administrative matters;
- Review performance of subordinate staff;
- Identify training needs for subordinate staff;
- Participate in the recruitment of staff within the department;
- Work with Area Managers to ensure smooth flow of operations;
- Conduct internal checks and controls of area operational activities to ensure there are no gaps so as to ensure seamless operations of the department;
- Resolve issues with contracts and commercial operations;
- Communicate with parties in contracts so that all understand the terms, particularly a contract’s financial aspects;
- Assist in managing daily company operations within the department;
- Coach employees on best practices for managing customer issues and handling daily issues and tasks.
- Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned.
Key Result Areas:
The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows:
- Extensive understanding of business growth models and ability to foresee commercial opportunities;
- Excellent relational skills, working tirelessly to build and maintain beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders;
- Assisting in effective operational cost control of the department’s financial resources;
- Successful implementation of quality control standards for services offered by the department;
- Assisting in effective supervision of employees assigned to the department;
- Assisting in maximization of productivity in the department;
- Participating in continuous process improvement of services offered by the department;
- Assist in ensuring customer satisfaction for the consumers of the services offered by the department.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
The jobholder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Management/Marketing or any other related field;
- Be a registered member of a relevant management/business/commerce oriented professional body of good standing;
- Professional qualifications such as CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of 8 years’ related work experience 3 of which should have been in middle level management;
- A Master’s degree in a relevant business related field will be an added advantage;
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle sectional budgets, resources, processes, projects and customer relationships;
- Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
- Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals;
- Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;
- Should be numerate and must have strong analytical report-writing skills;
- Must be self-driven and results oriented;
- Must have a strong customer focus;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader;
- Must have management and leadership skills;
- Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines;
- Should have problem solving and decision-making abilities;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department;
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Must have knowledge and experience in use of MS office packages.
5. AREA COORDINATOR-WESTERN SERVICE AREA
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/2024/AC/05– 1 post
Reporting to: Commercial Manager.
Department: COMMERCIAL
Terms of Engagement: Permanent &Pensionable
Job Grade: Grade 9
Job Summary
To serve as a team leader, overseeing day-to-day commercial operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the company while pursuing new business opportunities in the respective area of operations. The role holder will serve as a link between the company and customers, and will be expected to put in place effective and innovative measures for accurate, complete and timely meter reading and billing as well as efficient collection of revenues due to the company including recovery of debts. The person will also be expected to coordinate as well as manage and supervise all staff under the area management.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are:
- Managerial Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage all commercial operational aspects within the assigned area;
- Collaborate with the head of department to create strategic plans aligned with company objectives;
- Ensure that sites in the assigned jurisdiction are compliant with company guidelines and protocols;
- Establish training programmes for area staff members to improve customer service and sales outcomes;
- Develop processes for area and individual staff performance evaluations;
- Monitor and control inventory in each area;
- Coordinate logistics and facilitation of the area staff;
- Review historical operations data and reports to identify areas for improvement and innovation;
- Maintain financial information, prepare budgets as well as approve petty cash expenditures for the area;
- Commitment to maintaining a constant awareness of trends and market conditions in order to provide strategic advice to the head of department;
- Implement commercial strategies, meeting company goals and objectives in the area;
- Assist the head of department, in coordination with the Customer service manager, to conduct market research and analysis including creation of detailed business plans for the area;
- Manage existing customer relationships and their requirements to ensure they are being met;
- Look for opportunities to grow the business, whether through partnerships or new initiatives and work to take advantage of those opportunities;
- Analyze sales and other reports that give insight into how the company can make adjustments to improve performance in the area;
- Assess risks and make recommendations based on a thorough analysis of all factors involved in a business situation;
- Develop plans for expansion and business development within the respective area;
- Assume a leading role in taking strategic risks, acting to acquire new customers and manage client relationships;
- Collaborate with, and coordinate diverse teams (meter readers, billing, revenue, customer service, etc.);
- Develop metrics to monitor performance of commercial activities within the area and reporting results to the Head of Commercial Services;
- Assist in setting financial and operational targets, developing budgets, and monitoring compliance in the area.
Operational Roles and Responsibilities
- Keep track of commercial operation policies and procedures to make sure they stay relevant and make recommendations for necessary changes;
- Ensure timely, complete and accurate meter reading and billing of services and subsequent revenue collection in coordination with the Revenue, Metering and Billing Officers;
- Document sewer blockages as well as water leaks and bursts within the designated area for reporting to the Technical Services department through the head of department;
- Recommend water extension and upgrading of aged pipelines to the technical teams through the head of department in line with business expansion plans and NRW reduction strategy;
- Advising the Technical Services department through the head of department on water rationing programmes to ensure equity in order to minimize complaints and enhance customer satisfaction;
- Coordinate replacement of aged meters to ensure steady water supply;
- Ensure site surveys for new water connections have been carried out by the relevant technical personnel and recommending the necessary action;
- Ensure that all meters are accurately read, correctly entered into the billing system and bills are delivered to customers on a timely basis;
- Ensuring collection of revenues and outstanding debts by issuing notice to customers, visiting major defaulters to motivate them to promptly pay their water bills, disconnecting meters of defaulting accounts and promptly reconnecting meters of customers who have settled their accounts;
- Put in place a system that ensures prompt response to customer queries, information and correspondences;
- Supervise direct reports’ work and other administrative matters;
- Devise and implement sales and marketing campaigns for the assigned area in coordination with the Customer service manager;
- Create incentives to motivate employees to meet sales goals;
- Collect data and analyze reports to inform decision-making;
- Review performance of area staff;
- Identify training needs for area staff;
- Participate in the recruitment of staff within the department through identification of skills and resource gaps;
- Work with other managers to ensure smooth flow of operations;
- Resolve issues with contracts and commercial operations;
- Communicate with parties in a contract so that all understand the terms, particularly a contract’s legal and financial aspects;
- Coach employees on best practices for managing customer issues and handling daily issues and tasks;
- Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned.
Key Result Areas:
The jobholder’s accountability areas are as follows:
- Extensive understanding of business growth models and ability to foresee commercial opportunities;
- Excellent relational skills, working tirelessly to build and maintain beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders;
- Effective operational cost control of the department’s financial resources within the respective area;
- Successful implementation of quality control standards for services offered by the department;
- Effective supervision of employees assigned to the area;
- Maximization of productivity in the area to enhance departmental performance;
- Continuous process improvement of services offered by the department;
- Ensure customer satisfaction for the consumers of the services offered by the department;
Knowledge and Skills Required:
The jobholder must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Management, Economics or in any other related field. A Bachelor’s degree in a related Technical Field with relevant commercial management experience may also be considered;
- Possession of CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications will be an added advantage;
- A minimum of 7 years’ related work experience 3 of which should have been in middle level management;
- Must be highly numerate with a high level of computer literacy and report-writing skills;
- Have proven integrity, ethics, transparency and accountability and must have shown merit and ability as reflected in previous work performance and results;
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills, self-drive, strong leadership and managerial skills as well as strong negotiation skills;
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle sectional budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships;
- Should have good knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
- Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals;
- Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;
- Should have strong analytical skills and be results oriented;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader;
- Must have strong management and leadership skills;
- Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver within deadlines;
- Should have problem solving and decision making abilities;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication;
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department;
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Must have knowledge and experience in use of MS office packages.
6. PROJECT MANAGER, ELDORET-ITEN WATER FUND PROJECT
JOB REF: ELDOWAS/2025/PM/06– 1 post
Reporting to: Resilient Water Sheds Manager.
Department: Eldoret Iten Water Fund Project
Terms of Engagement: One (1) Year contract
Job Grade: Grade 10
Job description General
As a Project Manager (PM) you will provide overall management of the project on a day-to-day basis, implementing activities, ensuring the achievement of planned results and providing sound administration of project finances. You will also provide advice and technical assistance to project implementing partners and participants.
You will liaise with project implementing and collaborating partner, including the Public Institutions, County Governments, private sector partners as well as key stakeholders for successful implementation of the project. The PM will be accountable to the TNC Water Funds Director.
Responsibilities as a project manager include:
- Plan and design all project activities in the EIWF project, including preparation of the Annual Work Plan (AWP), Monitoring and Evaluation plan and Procurement Plans.
- Ensure timely preparation, clearances, and approvals of Annual Workplans and Budgets (AWPBs), Procurement Plans (PPs), progress reports and annual project reports.
- Lead the elaboration of the work plan and ensure activities are implemented within the agreed timeframe as well as report any issues which may delay project implementation.
- Coordinate the implementation of field activities as per approved annual workplan, including participatory land use planning, introduction of sustainable land, pasture, and forest management, and strengthening of value chains and other related activities.
- Ensure all expenses covered by the project are prepared, spent, and settled with receipts and account reports as per GEF and IFAD rules and regulations, and that procurement and other contractual arrangements are conducted following the IFAD and TNC procedures.
- Provide leadership and contribute to capacity building and development of project staff for successful project implementation, including gender and youth mainstreaming.
- Ensure and monitor the delivery of appropriate technical expertise to the project and its partners/participants in the project area as specified in the final design report and provide programmatic guidance to project staff.
- Overall responsibility of the recruitment process of the service providers and formalization of MoUs with implementing and collaborating partners and formation of other bodies that are necessary for the implementation of the different activities under the project.
- Adapt and introduce knowledge management and practice sharing mechanisms, including provision of necessary training and capacity building on Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Land Management practices.
- Make emphasis on targeted Global Environmental Benefits (GEBS) and ensure their timely reporting for all project components.
- Introduce mechanism for coordination and mainstreaming of Biodiversity conservation and SLM efforts among various partners and stakeholders.
- Supervise project staff and oversee the work of the different service providers and teams.
- Provide required coordination for project outreach and communication plan.
- Implement the project’s performance measurement and monitoring systems, which includes regular performance monitoring and evaluation of the project using a participatory approach with partners/participants.
- Provide regular progress reports to different Coordination Committees, Project Steering Committee, and IFAD.
- Facilitate and support the work of IFAD supervision, follow-up, midterm, and completion missions.
- Manage with integrity and transparency the project funds, including the regular development of budgets, monitoring of expenditures, and providing to the PSC quarterly financial reports together with other key financial records for certification and audit
- Guide the preparation of written materials, communication outputs and special reports for the project.
Partnership development:
- Rallying private sector stakeholders to support nature-based solutions implementation for water security through watersheds conservation
- Ensure proper collaboration channels with the two partner County Governments of Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet and ensure proper and timely recording of their in-kind contribution to the project
- Manage relationships with all project steering committee members and private sector partners supporting the project
- Keep close contact with the responsible officer(s) and Government counterparts and the IFAD.
Key competences/ qualifications:
Technical competencies
- A master’s degree in environmental studies or engineering, Natural Resources Management, Agricultural science or engineering or related discipline relevant to Environmental and water conservation with sound knowledge of contemporary issues in Kenya’s rural economy
- At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in project management at the local or/and international level; with extensive knowledge of application of SLM practices
- Ability to use computer programs such Microsoft office for project reporting, data analysis and planning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced level of English and Swahili languages is required.
- Knowledge and experience of multilateral donor project management is an asset.
- Experience in program/project matters with international organizations (GEF, UNCCD, UNFCCC, INGOs etc.) or high-level government programs would be desirable.
Project Management competencies
- Solid management skills in development projects, particularly on Biodiversity conservation or SLM at national or international level.
Contract period:
One-year contract renewable, with 3 months’ probation period, renewable based on agreed performance targets and deliverables.
MAY – JULY 2025 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
The company invites continuing Masters, Bachelors, Higher Diploma, Diploma and Craft Certificate students to apply for industrial attachment. The placements are available in the following areas of specialization;
- Water Engineering & Science Related Courses Applicable to Eldowas Scope Area
- HR and Administration
- Public Relations & Communication
- Records Management
- Front Office Management
- Finance & Accounting
- ICT & IT
- Supplies & Procurement Management
- Craft Courses (Plumbing, Electrical, Plant Operator)
- Environmental Conservation
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Legal
Only applications made via this link will be considered. Kindly note that the company no longer accepts physical applications and the applications should be received not later than Monday, 31st March, 2025 at 5.00PM EAT. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.