Urban Investment Programmes Manager Job at Water Services Trust Fund in Kenya 2015
Water Services Trust Fund (WSTF), is a State Corporation established under the Water Act, 2002 and our mandate is “to assist in financing the provision of water services to areas of Kenya which are without adequate water services”.
We are a basket fund for mobilizing resources and providing financial assistance towards capital investment costs of providing Water Service and Sanitation.
In our current strategic plan, we have committed to an ambitious and aggressive journey towards the achievement of our mandate, and as a result, we have created a number of new positions in our organisation structure.
We are seeking a professional and committed individual with experience in the water services and sanitation provision to fill the following position:
Job Title: Manager, Urban Investment Programmes
Job Grade: 3
Department: Investment / Programmes
Reports to: Chief Manager, Investment / Programmes
Job Purpose: The effective and efficient design and implementation of projects within the Urban Investment window of the Fund, mainly water & sanitation projects in low-income urban areas thus enabling the organization to meet its mandate in the provision of water and sanitation projects in underserved areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Needs identification through undertaking research that provides information for the development of Urban Investment Programme (UIP) of the Fund
- Design and implement programme parameters aimed at achieving the stated objectives for UIP mainly water, sanitation and hygiene interventions that meet the needs of the targeted communities and are in compliance to technical, social, cultural and financial standards
- Prepare project proposals that are in line with/support the Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy
- Promote and guide the use of appropriate technologies, including supporting in the development of tools/standards/systems for interventions;
- Build the capacity of collaborating institutions and communities to facilitate the preparation of viable proposals.
- Developing both short and long-term investment work plans for approved projects that facilitate the achievement the agreed objectives
- Verifying that project proposals are in line with Water Service Trust Funds selection criteria;
- Effectively manage the investment portfolio under the UIP i.e., follow up of the disbursements, monitor and evaluation progress, and take corrective action as necessary.
- Effectively manage the relationships with the various stakeholders including implementing partners, development partners, local and national government officials, external consultants etc
- Preparation of timely reports and project briefs for presentation to the management, Board of Trustees and any other stakeholders including the Audit department.
- Preparation and facilitation of technical evaluation missions.
- Effectively manage the UPI team including their performance, training, development and discipline
- Perform any other duties as be assigned by the Investment Manager from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience:
- BSc Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering or related fields
- Registration with a professional body
- Member of the Engineers of Kenya
- 7 years’ experience, 2 of which must be at a senior position in programme/Investment management
- In-depth knowledge of water projects – technical and social.
- Knowledge of the urban low income water services and community based project implementation
- Experience in project planning/design, monitoring and evaluation is essential
Desired Skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management skills
- Report writing
- MS Office and computer aided design (AutoCAD), GIS programmes and PMIS
- Innovative.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution 2010 and should submit their applications by email and post with the job title clearly marked on the envelope and the subject (for email applications) to the address below.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution 2010 and should submit their applications by email and post with the job title clearly marked on the envelope and the subject (for email applications) to the address below.
Your application should include a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate, copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials and copies of professional membership(s) certificates.
The application should also include details of telephone contacts, email address, current position, the position of your immediate supervisor, expected remuneration and three professional referees to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Water Services Trust Fund,
Upper Hill, Mara Road, CIC Plaza, 1st Floor,
P. O. Box 49699 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Email: ceo@wstf.co.ke
To be received not later than close of business 8th May 2015
Water Services Trust Fund is an equal employer and Persons with disabilities and marginalized group are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.