Kakamega County Water and Sewarage Company Board of Directors Jobs

Kakamega County Water and Sewarage Company Board of Directors Jobs

Republic of Kenya County Government of Kakamega
Public Notice
Applications for Appointment of Board of Directors for Kakamega County Water and Sewarage Company
The County Government of Kakamega in conjunction with Lake Victoria North water services Board, invites interested persons with passion and vision to serve as member of the board of directors for Kakamega County Water and Sewerage Company for a term of three years.
Kakamega county water and sewerage Company has been appointed to provide water and sewerage services in the urban centers within Kakamega County.
The persons sought to be directors, apart from two professionals representing the sole shareholder of the company, the County Government of Kakamega, should come from the following stakeholder groups:

Two persons (from the executive arm) of the County Government

Two members from the business and manufacturing community

One member representing local professionals

Two representatives from religious organizations

One member from a women organization

The ministry will strive to ensure equitable representation from the service area as it makes the appointments. All applicants should be nominated by their respective bodies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, the applicant should be:

Literate and numerate to at least diploma level.

Demonstrate experience and acumen in a business or any profession of at least 7 years.

Demonstrate participation in local development initiatives.

Have experience as change management agent.

Resident in area served by the water company

Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Suppliers or other trading associates of the company and persons in current professional or social relationships with management of the company are not eligible to become directors in the company. Interested persons should submit their applications and curriculum vitae (CV) including certified copies of academic testimonials, professional certificates, national identity card and letter of nomination by their stakeholder group or institution to which they belong.
The application should be submitted on or before noon 30th September, 2014 in plain and sealed envelope marked “Application for Directorship for kakamega county water and Sewerage Company
Selection Committee
Kakamega county water and Sewerage Company
C/O County Department for water services.
P.O. Box 36-50100
Kakamega
Email: kakamegacountygov@gmail.com
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women, youth and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.