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 positions:
1. Job Title: Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation
Job Grade: 3
Department: Investment / Programmes
Reports to: Chief Manager, Investment and Programmes
Job Purpose:
Ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of all projects in the Fund to ensure quality assurance of the activities, the mainstreaming of M&E in all pojects and delivery of projects against their approved project implementation frameworks.
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation framework and tools
Building the capacity of the Fund staff on M&E to facilitate the mainstreaming of M&E in all projects
Providing technical support in the development of project proposals on the M&E aspects
Defining and ensuring compliance to minimum standards for WSTF funded projects with regard to sociological, environmental, financial and technical in project implementation
Reviewing and appraisal of WSTF procedures and systems for project management
Undertaking direct or outsource spot check monitoring visits of projects to improve implementation of projects according to plan, quality, and budget and set standards.
Preparing of M & E reports on WSTF sponsored projects as and when needed
Developing and implementing ISO standards
Managing the various stakeholders including framework consultants, development partners, etc
Performing any duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following related field; Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Water Engineering or development related discipline from a recognized University;
Must have 5 years post graduate experience in Research, Report Writing, Project Cycle Management (Project Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation);
Relevant post graduate qualification in Project Cycle Management or M&E
Experience in working with donor funded projects is essentialDesired Skills
Problem solving skills;
Analytical and conceptualizing skills
Statistical skills;
Attention to detail and follow through
Self-driven individual and results oriented;
MS Office and working knowledge of other relevant technical software2. Job Title: Manager, Water Resources Programmes
Job Grade: 3
Department: Investment / Programmes
Reports to: Chief Manager, Investment and Programmes
Job Purpose: The effective and efficient design and implementation of projects within the Water Resources Programme, ensuring accurate accountability, timely completion and value for money
Duties and Responsibilities
Needs identification through undertaking research that provides information for the development of Water Resources Programme (WRP) of the Fund.
Design and implement programme parameters aimed at achieving the stated objectives of the WRP that meet the needs of the targeted communities and are in compliance to technical, social, cultural and financial standards.
Provide input into, and continually review, the organization’s proposals/project selection criteria for WRP financing window
Prepare project proposals that are in line with/support the Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy
Developing both short and long-term investment work plans for approved projects that facilitate the achievement the agreed objectives
Input into the Fund’s overall investment planning by providing lessons learned from working with the various stakeholders such as WRMA and development partners
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 RPI 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 in Water Resources, Environment, Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering or related fields
A registered member with a recognised professional body
7 years’ experience, 2 of which must be at a senior position in programme/Investment management
In-depth knowledge of water projects and water resources – technical and social.
Knowledge of management of community based project implementation
Experience in project planning/design, monitoring and evaluation is essential
Knowledge of the Integrated Water Resources ManagementDesired Skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Project management skills
Report writing
MS Office and computer aided design (AutoCAD), GIS programmes and PMIS Innovative.3. 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 undeserved 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 essentialDesired Skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Project management skills
Report writing
MS Office and computer aided design (AutoCAD), GIS programmes and PMIS Innovative.4. Job Title: Manager, Rural 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 Rural Investment window of the Fund, ensuring accurate accountability, timely completion and value for money
Duties and Responsibilities
Needs identification through undertaking research that provides information for the development of Rural Investment Programme (RIP) of the Fund including the Community Project Cycle (CPC).
Design and implement programme parameters aimed at achieving the stated objectives of the RIP that meet the needs of the targeted communities and are in compliance to technical, social, cultural and financial standards.
Provide input into, and continually review, the organization’s proposals/project selection criteria for RIP financing window
Prepare project proposals that are in line with/support the Fund’s resource mobilisation strategy
Developing both short and long-term investment work plans for approved projects such as CPC that facilitate the achievement the agreed objectives
Input into the Fund’s overall investment planning by providing lessons learned from working with the various stakeholders such as Water Service Providers and Boards
Effectively manage the investment portfolio under the RIP including CPC 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 RPI 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, Water and related field
Registration with a professional body
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 rural water services and community based project implementation
Experience in project planning, monitoring and evaluation is essentialDesired Skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Project management skills
Report writing
MS Office and computer aided design (AutoCAD), GIS programmes and PMIS Innovative.5. Job Title: Manager, ICT
Job Grade: 3
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Chief Manager, Finance and Administration
Job Purpose:
Ensure that all information, communication and technology (ICT) resources of the Fund are acquired, installed, maintained, properly secured, and efficiently used to support the achievement of the Fund’s mandate
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, continually review and implement an ICT strategy for the fund that is aligned to the strategic plan of the Fund.
Take charge of the hardware, software and ICT infrastructure of the Fund ensuring that they are available, properly installed and maintained
Take charge of the ICT systems security and business continuity components including establishment of user rights protocols, data security and integrity, backup and recovery of database/systems information.
Manage third party service providers ensuring that Service Level Agreements are in place and adhered to
Continually monitor the effectiveness of existing ICT systems and make recommendations for systems replacement or upgrade as necessary
Manage the ICT projects effectively to ensure they are well resourced, delivered on time and within budget.
Establish and manage a technical support programme that ensures users are adequately trained and effectively supported to optimise existing systems.
Manage the performance of the ICT Team members and ensure they have the technical skills to provide support and training required by the organisation and the users.
Other duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications and Experience:
Degree in computer science, Information Technology/science or Mathematics or related field from a recognized university/institution
Post graduate qualification in Computer Programming is an added advantage
Relevant professional qualifications e.g MCSE, MCITP, CCNA
Excellent knowledge of PC/LAN operating systems, knowledge of Microsoft Windows network administration.
Minimum 7 years in IT work in a busy environment, with at least 3 years at management levelKey Skills and Competencies
Good interpersonal and customer relations skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Analytical skills
Self-driven6. Job Title: Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Job Grade: 3
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Chief Manager, Finance and Administration
Job Purpose: This position is responsible for the development of a strong and motivated workforce that can deliver on the mandate of WSTF.
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulation, implementation and review of the human resource strategies, regulations, policies and practices, in line with the legal and policy framework governing the Fund and best practice.
Developing guidelines for the implementation of the human resource policies and building the capacity of line managers to implement.
Drive change management within the organization to facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan
Assessment of the individual and organizational skills development needs and developing the staff development plan and other interventions.
Periodically review and analyse all job descriptions to ensure they aligned to the emerging HR trends and organization needs.
Advise management on changes affecting/impacting the management of staff so as to ensure compliance to changes in legal requirements.
Regularly review the terms and conditions of employment and make recommendations as necessary
Regularly review the organizational structure against the changing requirement of the Fund
Maintenance of meticulous and up-to-date personnel records of individual staff including leaves, assessments, salaries, contracts and personnel files.
Coordinate the administrative functions i.e. transport, logistics, office services among others of the Fund to in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Develop and implement staff welfare and employee relations programmes within the Fund that facilitate good working environment
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experiences:
A University Degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Law or any other relevant Social Science discipline
A Master’s degree in related field is an added advantage
Must be a member of IHRM
Five years’ experience in management, two of which must be in senior level in
Human Resources Management in a similar organization.
Proven change management experience
Experience working in multicultural environment is an advantageDesired Skills
Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Good presentation and communications skills, written and verbal;
Be proactive, have initiative and sound judgement
Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills.7. Job Title: Chief Manager, Resource Mobilization & Corporate Affairs
Job Grade: 2
Department: Resource Mobilization & Corporate Affairs
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose:
Effectively lead the fundraising, communication, legal and corporate planning functions in line with WSTF mandate.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Provide overall leadership of the department including financial, people and other resources management
Develop and implement resource mobilization strategy targeting both local and foreign sources.
Develop the Fund’s communication and marketing strategy for promoting the Investment programs as well as positioning the Fund’s brand in the market;
Develop and enforce Public Relations and Communication policies and strategies to all the stakeholders of the Fund
Carry out research to clearly identify programme/investment needs that will inform future investment programs’ development, improved service delivery, and identify opportunities for the Fund’s growth;
Work closely with the WSTFs Investment and Programme department in preparing proposals for funding.
Effectively manage relationships with donors and other stakeholders.
Work closely with HR function to develop internal communication strategy
Take charge of all external communication including website content, social media, and mainstream media among others.
Oversee the Management of the Fund’s Legal affairs and compliance with statutory/donor requirements
Any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.Minimum Requirements:
A Master’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Law, international relations, marketing or related relevant field.
Seven years managerial experience from a busy organisation, three of which must be in a senior level position in resource mobilisation;
Experience in corporate planning and communication management is essentialDesired Skills
Communication and relationships management skills
Leadership and people Management Skills
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Project management cycle skills particularly proposal development
Computer skills especially in graphic and presentation programmes
Negotiation skills, Analytical and innovative skills8. Job Title: Chief Manager, Investment and Programmes
Job Grade: 2
Department: Investment and Programmes
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the effective and efficient management of WSTF Programmes/Investment to achieve the intended impact in line with the WSTF mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership of the department including financial, people and other resources management
Developing both short and long-term investment strategies, policies and work plans to facilitate achievement of overall objective of the WSTF.
Develop projects and implementation parameters that ensure prudent investment of WSTF funds, accurate accountability, timely completion and value for money.
Develop projects proposals-development, screening/appraisal and verification standards and criteria and enforce
Guide the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework that ensures effective project monitoring, documentation and dissemination of the lessons learnt.
Monitoring the implementation of all investments in liaison with stakeholders to ensure compliance to technical, social, cultural and financial standards.
Preparation of timely reports and project briefs for presentation to the management, the Board of Trustees, Development Partners and any other stakeholder.
Work closely with the WSTFs resource mobilization department in preparing projects for funding.
Preparation and facilitation of technical mid-term and end of project evaluation missions.
Supervise and coordinate the development and effective use of Project Management Information System (PMIS).
Review and approve funding requests for all project activities
Effectively manage relationships with all stakeholders.
Serve as the secretary to the Technical Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Perform any other duties as be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.Qualifications and Experience
BSc Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Master’s degree in relevant field desirable.
Membership to a professional body is desirable.
Project management qualification is essential
7 years management experience, 5 of which must be at a senior level position in a busy environment working with multiple projects.
Experience working with multi donor funded projects is essential
In-depth knowledge of water projects – technical and social.Desired Skills
Leadership and people Management Skills
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Project management cycle skills
Financial management skills
Computer skills
Negotiation skills, Analytical and innovative skillsHow 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.
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.