Chief Manager: Technical Services and Operations
Ref: ENSDA/5/CM/TS/O
Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, He/She will be responsible for:-
- Provides technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for the service engagement from definition phase through to implementation.
- Provide overall leadership, coordination, management and supervision of specific technical services and operations including engineering works.
- Co-ordinate implementation of the schemes within the area such that human, water, animal, land and other resources are utilized to the best advantages and to monitor design and execution of planned projects within the area.
- Co-ordinate and present abstraction and use of natural resources, especially water, within the area and to set up effective strategies of such abstractions and usage.
- Cause and effect the construction of any works deemed necessary for the protection and utilization of the water and soils of the area.
- Spearhead and supervise identification ,collection, collation and correlation of all such activities related to the use of water and other resources and also economic and related activities within the area as may be necessary for the efficient forward planning of the area.
- Account on the delivery of the set technical services and operations targets and provide regular monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority.
- Reviews work of development teams.
- Recognize system defencies and implements effective solutions for agricultural engineering, mining and environmental activities.
- Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
- Consistently delivers high-quality services to the Authority and /or clients.
Qualification and Experience
- A minimum of a Master degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resource, Civil Engineering or other related from recognized University.
- Must be registered by ERB (Engineers Registration Board) in case of Engineers.
- Must have served in a senior management position in the infrastructure sector in Kenya for at least 6 years.
- Demonstrated a clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
- Computer literate in AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Design (CAD) engineering design programmes.
Serving officers who meet the above qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.
The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms.
Interested candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 29th April 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Managing Director
Ewaso Ngiro South Development Authority
Email address: md.ensda@gmail.com
P O Box 213-20500
Narok