Job Details of The Advertised Vacant Positions
Job Details of The Advertised Vacant Positions
Job Details of The Advertised Vacant Positions
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency is one of the nine Water Works
Development Agencies established under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation
through the Water Act 2016. The Agency was established on 3rd May, 2019 vide Legal
Notice No. 28 as a State Corporation. It covers eight counties which include: - Bomet,
Homa Bay, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira and Siaya.
The Agency was established to undertake the development, maintenance and management
of the national public water works within its area of jurisdiction; Operate the water works
and provide water services as a Water Service Provider until such a time as responsibility
for the operation and management of the water works are handed over to a County
Government, joint Committee, Authority of County Governments or Water Services
Provider within whose area of jurisdiction or supply the water works is located; Provide
reserve capacity for purposes of providing water services where the Regulatory Board
orders the transfer of water services functions from a defaulting Water Services Provider to
another licensee; Provide technical services and capacity building to such County
Governments and Water Services Providers within its area as may be requested; and
Provide to the Cabinet Secretary technical support in the discharge of his or her functions
under the Constitution and the Water Act 2016.
The Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and
highly committed staff to fill a number of vacant positions within its establishment. The
Successful candidates will join a strong team of dynamic, proactive and innovative
individuals highly committed to the delivery of the Agency’s mandate and strategies. The
following is the list of the vacant positions, job specifications and qualification
requirements:
DETAILS OF THE VACANT POSITIONS
i. At least Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be in
a supervisory position.
ii. Masters degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering or its equivalent from
a recognized institution.
iii. Bachelors degree in Civil/Water/Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
iv. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
v. Professional Development in a relevant field.
vi. Member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
vii. Registered Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
viii. Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
c.) Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
ii. Stakeholder engagement skills
iii. Strong analytical skills
iv. Innovative skills
v. Good Interpersonal skills
vi. Strong verbal and written communication skills
3. PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR – JOB GRADE LVSWWDA/ 4 – REF: VSWWDA/PS/2022/03
(1 POST)
a.) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
i. Carry out large area cadastral, geodetic and mapping control surveys;
ii. Supervise small and medium area cadastral, adjudication, small, medium and high-
density topographical surveys, sub-divisional schemes, photo control, site and
general engineering surveys;
iii. Undertake preliminary quality control of cadastral, adjudication and general
boundary surveys;
iv. Undertake computations and adjustments of triangulation and traversing methods;
v. Conduct traversing and tachometry, aerial photography, including
interpretation and identification of photo control points and pre-marking; nd
vi. Produce survey reports and Digital Terrain Models (DTM).
a) Job Specification
The duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:
a) Job Description
Duties and responsibilities entail;
i. Installing and maintaining computer systems;
ii. Analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing computer programs;
iii. Configuring Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
iv. Providing user support;
v. Configuring Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
vi. Developing and updating application systems;
vii. Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
viii. Drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication
Technology equipment;
ix. User and Systems Support and Logging of incidents;
x. Verifying, validating and certifying Information Communication Technology
equipment;
xi. Ensuring effective working of systems for efficient service delivery;
xii. Configuring new Information Communication Technology equipment; and
xiii. Implementing systems and network security.
b) Person Specification
a) Job Specifications
iv. Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a
recognized institution;
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Demonstrated results in management of office and administrative services.
vii. Good communication skills,
a) Job Specifications
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have/be: -
i. At least four (4) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private
Sector;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant
qualifications;
iii. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;
v. Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing
vi. Good communication skills
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
11. SENIOR OFFICER, RISK AND COMPLIANCE – JOB GRADE LVSWWDA 5 – REF:
LVSWWDA/SORC/2022/11 – (1 POST)
a) Job Specification
This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer
at this level will work under direct supervision of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i) Assist in rendering professional legal advice to the Legal Manager for any
legal action to be initiated and/or defending the interests of the Agency;
ii) Assist in preparing legal briefs for the initiation of legal action;
iii) Assist in issuance of license or certificates in terms of ship registration/licensing;
iv) Assist in preparing and interpreting legal opinions and offering guidance on
legal requirements;
v) Assist and supervise training of Legal Clerks, interns and other staff when
necessary;
vi) Maintain and ensure proper management of the records of the legal
department are up to date and produce quarterly reports on the same;
vii) Assist in ensuring that key issues and needs of Agency are represented in policy
fora in international regional and national
conferences/meetings/workshops;
viii) Work collaboratively with other organizations and networks where
appropriate, locally, regionally and internationally;
ix) Assist to prosecute for and represent the Agency in law courts and quasi-
judicial tribunals;
x) Preparation and filing of pleadings for and on behalf of the Agency;
xi) Assist in drafting and reviewing of legal instruments and policy documents
on behalf of the Agency;
xii) Assist in advising on negotiations and taking part in commercial transactions;
xiii) Assist in drafting of contracts and MOUs;
xiv) Assist in engaging and liaising with stakeholders on behalf of the Agency;
xv) Assist in legal research and assignments;
xvi) Assist by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise
from time to time, relevant to the post. Initiating and progressing the
enactment of the legislation proposed by the Agency through the AG’S
chambers and Ministry of Transport;
xvii) Assist in initiating and progressing the enactment of the legislation proposed by the
Agency through the Attorney General’s chambers and the Ministry;
b.) Personal Specifications
This is the entry grade for degree holders into this cadre. An officer at this level will
work under the guidance of a senior officer.
This will be an entry level and training grade for degree holders into this cadre.
An officer at this level will work and the supervision of a senior officer.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Information
Science Management, Records Management or any of the Social Sciences plus a
Certificate in Records Management/Information Management or other
relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications;
Mode of Application
Job applicants should attach all requisite academic and professional certificates
1) Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert
will not be accepted.
2) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
card, academic & professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews.
Please note that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates. If you possess
or meet the above qualifications, please send; Your application letter together with
detailed Curriculum Vitae including names of three referees and their full contacts
(Name, Post Office Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone
contacts).
Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity
employer; Persons with disability, women and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself unsuccessful. Please note that
canvassing for this position will lead to automatic disqualification.
Note:
Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST present and satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies
of the following documents;
1. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
2. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(DCI).
3. A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
4. A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
5. A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Applications should be sent to reach the office of the Chief Executive Officer on/or
before 18th October, 2022 5.00pm using the address below: