Managing Director - Nyamira Water

Nyamira Water and Sanitation Company (NYAWASCO) Ltd Nyamira Water and Sanitation Company (NYAWASCO) Ltd, is a public utility company fully owned by Nyamira County and with the mandate to provide water and sanitation services in the county. The Company is committed to enhancing its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In pursuit of fulfilling its mandate and supporting continued growth, NYAWASCO is seeking to recruit highly qualified, experienced and performance-driven professionals to join the company. The company is seeking to recruit a self-driven individual for the position of Managing Director Managing Director . 1 Post Scale: Grade 1 Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract renewable for a further one (1) term subject to satisfactory performance. Job Purpose: The Managing Director is responsible for the efficient management of the affairs of the company. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the company in consultation with the Board. He shall provide overall leadership to the company and guide its strategic direction so as to ensure effective achievement of set goals and objectives. Reporting: This role reports to the Chairman of the Board. Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties will entail: i. Provide leadership in the management, development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure profitable operation; ii. Ensure compliance of financial management of resources through mobilization, budgeting and monitoring utilization of resources; iii. Lead the development and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plan and periodic reports; iv. Foster corporate culture that promotes professionalism, good governance, ethical practices, creativity, innovation and good corporate citizenship; v. Formulate and periodically update the Company’s Plan and Action Plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development of facilities and extension of business operations; vi. Direct and coordinate the Company’s operations and overall administration to ensure various organs of the Company operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets; vii. Promote Company’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in the Company’s area of jurisdiction; viii. Advise the Board of Directors concerning objectives and policies relating to technical, financial and legal affairs of the Company; and ix. Submit regular reports to the Board of Directors on revenue performance and Human Resource functions of the company. Requirements For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: i. Be a Kenyan Citizen; ii. A post graduate qualification in Engineering, Business, Finance, Business Administration, Strategic Management or relevant field from a recognized institution; iii. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water/Waste Water Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or any other relevant field from a recognized institution; iv. Have a minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, with 5+ years within the water/utility sector being a definite advantage v. Be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing; vi. Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution; vii. Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies relating to water sector, e.g. WASREB, WRA, WWDA and WSP; viii. Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sewerage utilities with sound innovations; ix. Familiar with Water Sector Management and donor funded projects and demonstrated good financial management skills. x. Must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; - (a) Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department (b) Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (c) A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB) (d) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) (e) Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Method of Application Application should be sent to: Chairman, Board of Directors, Nyamira Water and Sanitation Co Ltd, P O BOX 255 - 40500, Nyamira. Applicants to attach their application letter, detailed curriculum Vitae, copies of their academic certificates, National ID and testimonials all certified true copies of the original from a Resident Magistrate or Commissioner of Oath. The Application can be sent via e-mail info@nyawascowater.co.ke, Registered Courier service providers or deposited at the company’s offices at Nyamira in a marked box “NYAWASCO Application’’. Deadline: 2026-11-23 NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification