Vacancies

NAKURU RURAL WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED
JOB ADVERTISEMENT

FOR THE POSITION OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

Advert for Managing Director (MD) NARUWASCO

About the company:
NARUWASCO is a wholly owned water service provider (WSP) company of the County Government of Nakuru responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services in
Seven (7) sub-counties of Nakuru County with a population of 1.1 million (census 2019). Our corporate vision is Potable Water and Dignified Sanitation in Every Household.

To achieve our vision, the Board of Directors of the Company wishes to fill the position of the Managing Director with customer service oriented, qualified, and experienced individual who seek to be part of a results-oriented team: The position requires a result oriented and self-driven professional, who will provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the company delivers on its mandate to the satisfaction of all the stakeholders.

Job Profile:

Provide overall leadership and administration of operations of the company under the guidance of the Board.
Developing short/long term corporate strategies for Board approval and implementation as stipulated in the company’s strategic plan.
Managing internal multi-disciplinary teams and external parties to ensure agreed corporate objectives are achieved.
Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, legal and regulatory requirements and establishing mitigation measures against emerging business risks.
Promoting the company’s image and developing good working relationships with all stakeholders and other partners while promoting the principles of good governance in the company.
Advising the Board of Directors on operations, investment planning and sustainable development of company interests.
Terms of employment: Five-year contract renewable once based on performance

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for appointment to the position, the person shall meet the following requirements:

Be a Kenyan citizen
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water/Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Science, Business or any other relevant field from a recognized institution,
Master’s degree in the relevant field,
Leadership/senior management course of at least 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body in good standing,
Have a minimum of twelve (12) years’ working experience, seven (7) of which must be in senior management position in the Kenyan water sector,
Have excellent communication, presentation skills, strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and team leadership capabilities with high professional ethical standards,
Should be a person of high integrity and should meet the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010. The Candidate should provide the following documents: Clearance Certificates from KRA, CRB, HELB, EACC and Certificate of Good Conduct.
Demonstrated change leadership with transformative capability.
Should have the capacity to mobilize financial resources for project implementation.
Familiar with Water Sector Management of donor funded projects and demonstrated good financial management skills.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application in a sealed envelope clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR JOB REF. NRW/BOARD/CORR/1/ VOL. III (124) “ in confidence including cover letter, curriculum vitae, including names of three referees and their full contacts, certified copies of academic testimonials, proof of work experience/recommendations from previous and current employer, national ID and two (2) colored passport size photos, current and expected remuneration to the postal addresses provided below by Thursday 31st July 2025 before 5pm.

All applications should be sent by post/courier or hand delivered to:

The Chairman,
Board of Directors,
Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Limited
P.O Box 386 – 20100
NAKURU
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
NARUWASCO is an equal opportunity employer and professionals from special interest
groups are encouraged to apply.

Quality Water, Quality Life

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Download Advert Details: Recruitment of directors – Advert 27-11-23.pdf

OPPORTUNITY IN NAKURU COUNTY – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NARUWASCO is a wholly owned water service provider (WSP) company of the County Government of Nakuru. It is responsible for provision of water and sanitation services within the larger parts of Nakuru County except Nakuru Urban and Naivasha SubCounty. Accordingly, the County Government of Nakuru and Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Ltd (NARUWASCO) invites interested persons to serve as members of the Board of NARUWASCO to represent the following stakeholder groups:

One (1) member to represent Learning Institution (Schools, Colleges, or Universities) nominated by respective institution active within NARUWASCO service area.
One (1) member to represent Special Interest Groups nominated by registered special interest group (Women Organizations, Persons Living with Disability (PWD)) active within NARUWASCO service area.

Desired Areas of Expertise:

Finance, Audit and Risk Management,
Water Engineering and Management,
Legal profession and management,

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, the applicant should:

Have a minimum of bachelor’s degree from a recognised university,
Comply with chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity,
Meets the Fit and Proper Test Criteria from Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB),
Demonstrate experience and acumen in a business or any profession for at least 7 years,
Have attended a corporate governance training in a recognised institution,
Be resident in the area served by the water company,

Interested persons should submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) including certified copies of academic testimonials, professional certificates, national identity card, letter of nomination by their respective institution/groups, and two (2) coloured passport size photos in a sealed envelope indicating stakeholder group position applied on top.

All applications should be addressed and delivered to:

The Chairperson

Selection Committee,

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Limited,

P.O. BOX 386 – 20100,

NAKURU, KENYA

STANLEY MATHENGE ROAD

To be received on or before Tuesday, 19^th December 2023 at 2.00PM. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Quality Water, Quality Life

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NAKURU RURAL WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED

VACANCY – TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Download Advert: NARUWASCO_Management_TSM.pdf

NARUWASCO is a wholly owned water service provider (WSP) company of the County Government of Nakuru. We are responsible for provision of water and sanitation services within the larger parts of Nakuru County except Nakuru City and Naivasha sub-county. Our corporate is Potable Water and Dignified Sanitation in Every Household. To achieve our mission, we are seeking to fill the vacant position of Technical Services manager with customer service oriented, qualified, and experienced individual who seeks to be part of a results-oriented team.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will co-ordinate, control, and manage the Company’s technical operations and maintain its infrastructure to provide Water and sanitation Services to the required standards and in compliance with company policies and sector regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and operational excellence, as well as ensuring compliance with the sector regulations in provisions of water and sanitation services, you will be expected to:

Manage all engineering works, and electrical/mechanical equipment including supervising the design, plan, and construction of new water and wastewater projects,
Oversee all activities of the technical department to ensure water quality meets set standards operations are free of malfunctions and wastewater meets disposal levels before discharge to the environment,
Monitor and evaluate technical operations and recommend areas for improvement continuously to ensure efficient service delivery,
Develop and implement departmental policies, plans, strategies, and action plans that are aligned with the overall Company mission and objectives.
Manage the maintenance and repairs, installation and replacement of plant, machinery, and other equipment, maximizing return on capital investment,
Prepare comprehensive Departmental reports, including Engineering Budgets, technical audit reports to facilitate decision-making,
Manage departmental staff performance, development, training, and motivation for effective performance and productivity,
Resource mobilizations for water and wastewater management projects,

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field,
A Master’s degree in the engineering field shall be an added advantage,
Registered Engineer with EBK,
Senior management course of not less than 4 weeks from a recognized institution.
Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
10 years of engineering work experience, preferably in the Water and Sanitation sector or related field with at least 5 years at Senior Management Level,
Demonstrated Project Management & Planning experience and managing external consultants, partners, and donors,
Proven people management experience: managing a large workforce will be a definite advantage,

TERMS OF SERVICE:

This position is on a 5-year renewable Contract based on satisfactory performance.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a cover letter that demonstrates why you are the best candidate for the position, a detailed up-to-date CV and photocopies of relevant testimonials, current and expected remuneration package, the names and addresses of two professional referees, an e-mail address and telephone number, and two (2) colored passport size photos.

All applications should be addressed and delivered to:

The Managing Director,

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Limited,

P.O. BOX 386 – 20100,

Nakuru, Kenya

Stanley Mathenge Road

Tel. +254 51 221 3214, +254 721 344 898,

Email: Info@Naruwasco.Co.Ke

To Be Received on Or Before Tuesday 26^th September 2023 at 5.00 pm. Only Short-Listed Applicants Shall Be Contacted.

NARUWASCO is an Equal Opportunity Organization.

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NAKURU RURAL WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND VACANCY APPLICATIONS

NARUWASCO is a wholly owned Water Service Provider (WSP) company by the County Government of Nakuru. To achieve our mission, we are seeking candidates to fill the vacancies below:

Download Advert: Naruwasco Advert

Item No.	Item Description	Closing date	Download links
NRW/STAFF/2/1/ Vol. IV	Vacancy for Water Quality Officer	Friday, 30^th April 2021 at 5:00 PM	Water Quality Assurance Officer Grade 6.pdf
NRW/STAFF/2/1/ Vol. IV	Vacancy for Drivers	Friday, 30^th April 2021 at 5:00 PM	Job Description for drivers.pdf

All applications should be addressed and delivered to:

The Managing Director,

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Limited,

PO. BOX 386 – 20100,

NAKURU, KENYA

STANLEY MATHENGE ROAD

Tel. +254 51 2 213 214, +254 721 344 898,

Email: info@naruwasco.co.ke Website: www.naruwasco.co.ke

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OPPORTUNITY IN NAKURU COUNTY
The County Government of Nakuru and Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
(NARUWASCO) invites interested persons to serve as members of the Board of
NARUWASCO. NARUWASCO is a wholly owned water service provider (WSP) company of
the County Government of Nakuru. It is responsible for provision of water and sanitation
services within the larger parts of Nakuru County except Nakuru Urban and Naivasha
Sub-County.
The company wants to recruit four (4) directors to represent the following stakeholder
areas/groups:
i. Gilgil Sub-county 1 director
ii. Subukia/Bahati Sub-county 1 director
iii. Njoro Sub-County 1 director
iv. Kuresoi (North & South) 1 director

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