Northern Water Services Board (NWSB) Jobs in Kenya

Northern Water Services Board (NWSB) Jobs in Kenya

Northern Water Services Board (NWSB), a state corporation under the ministry of environment water and natural resources invites applicants for the following positions:1. Clerical Officer
Ref: NWSB/03/2014
1 Position
Reporting to the Human Resource Manager the clerical officer will be responsible for general clerical duties.
Specific duties and Responsibilities:

Filing, dispatch, record keeping and file movement

Data compilation

Preparation of payments, leave and medical recordsQualifications/key competences

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- or its approved equivalent

Must have working experience of at least 2 years

Be Computer literate

Have ability and skills in record keeping

Certificate in Business Studies will be an added advantage2. Internal Auditor
Ref: NWSB/02/2014
1 Position
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the Audit function of the Board
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Control and Coordination of the Audit Section and maintenance of high audit standards within the Board

Preparation and supervision of Audit programme for financial, operational and management audits

Preparation of timely financial audit reports

Making recommendation on cost effective controls adoption

Ensure compliance with the laid down policies, procedures and regulationsQualifications / Key Competences:

A Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Audit option) or Business Administration and CPA (K)

Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy audit office preferably in the public sector or a large private enterprise

Demonstrate good knowledge of planning and organization skills

Person of high integrity

Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and meet deadlines

Be familiar with Kenya Government policies and its procurement and financial procedures

Computer literacy3. Sociologist
Ref: NWSB/01/2014
1 Position
The Sociologist reports to Technical Manager, Rural Water and Sanitation Services (RWSS) under the technical services manager.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of proposals on community water projects that require funding

Carry out socio-economic surveys / impact assessment

Mobilization of communities to form community water service providers

Identify capacity building needs for community based water service providersQualifications / Key Competences

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, or Community Development or Development studies from a recognized University. A Masters Degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Experience in community mobilization using relevant tools like Community Project Cycle and Participatory Rural Appraisal methods

Professional competency in work performance in Government, Middle level NGO in the development of water and sanitation services

Team player with relevant communication and computer skillsHow to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House - Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa - Kenya.
E-mail: info@nwsb.go.ke, northernwsb@yahoo.com
To be received not later than 1st October 2014 by close of business
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Northern Water Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply