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RE: ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANT POSITIONS AT KENYA WATER INSTITUTE
Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

2. ADVERT NO. 2/5/2021 – DEPUTY DIRECTOR RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES (DDRCS) - KW 2 – (ONE POST)

Salary scale: Kshs. 135959x8,158 -229,085 PM
House allowance: Kshs. 50,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 18,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Terms of service: Contract

a) Job purpose
This job provides leadership and coordination in the development and implementation of the Institute’s research, consultancy, monitoring & evaluation systems and frameworks, risk management guidelines, technical and advisory services, resource mobilization and marketing policies, strategies and programs.

b) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
Academic qualifications
i. Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following areas: Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Physical sciences, Natural Sciences, Meteorology, Education, Business Administration, Statistics or related disciplines from a recognized university;
ii. Master of Science degree in any of the above mentioned disciplines from a recognized university
iii. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development and Management Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks in a recognized institution;

Membership to professional bodies
A member of a relevant Professional body

Previous relevant work experience required.
i. At least twelve (12) years’ work experience six (6) of which should be in senior management position in a training and/or research environment;
ii. Evidence of publication in refereed journals;
iii. Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of research and consultancy programmes;

c) Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
i. Coordinate the operations and administrative activities of the Institute’s Research, Consultancy and Development Department;
ii. Ensure sound management of the Institute’s research, consultancy and technical services programs;
iii. Develop new research and consultancy programs
iv. Ensure that KEWI complies with legal and regulatory requirements;
v. Organize and control the Research, Consultancy and Development Department staff of the Institute;
vi. Ensure implementation and fulfillment of the research, consultancy and technical services policies and agreed objectives, performance targets and service standards of the Institute;
vii. Provide advice, as required on all research, consultancy and technical services matters to the Director;
viii. Formulate and execute Research, consultancy and technical services policies and objectives;
ix. Prepare research, consultancy and technical services forecasts and make recommendations of development strategy formulation;
x. Liaise with related professional bodies, agencies and departments in executing research, resource mobilization, consultancy and technical services activities
xi. Organize conferences, seminars and workshops
xii. Participate in technical committees on research and consultancies;
xiii. Develop operations plan for achieving the Institute’s research, resource, consultancy and technical services objectives;
xiv. Organize and coordinate research, consultancy and technical services activities
xv. Prepare work plans and annual budget for the Division;
xvi. Utilize statistical analysis techniques for policy-oriented research;
xvii. Enforce Patent and Copyright registration;
xviii. Meet the set Department Performance Contract targets;
xix. Mentor and guide departmental staff
xx. Member Academic Board
xxi. Coordinate the development and review of curriculum
xxii. Coordinate the development of teaching materials
xxiii. Convening research, consultancy and technical division meeting
xxiv. Conduct market surveys on KEWI programs
xxv. Participate in resource mobilization
xxvi. Participate in mobilizing partnership with external partners
xxvii. Supervise maintaining standards in research in water, sanitation and irrigation sector
xxviii. Human resource planning for the division

d) Personal Attributes
i. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
ii. Ability to articulate, interpret and implement Institute Policies and Development goals;
iii. Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
iv. Creativity and innovation;
v. Technical Problem solving;
vi. Resource management skills;
vii. Integrity and commitment to producing results;
viii. Passion for continuous professional development.

e) Core Competencies
i. Computer Literacy;
ii. People management;
iii. Resource Mobilization;
iv. Report Writing;
v. Networking and Negotiation skills
vi. Research, Consultancy and Technical Services programs management;
vii. Financial management;
viii. Policy formulation and implementation;
ix. Planning;
x. Coordination;
xi. Strategy implementation
xii. Human resource capacity development skills
xiii. Ability to conduct research

In addition to the above indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the expectations of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.
This will include attaching the following clearance certificates:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct;
ii. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;
iii. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
iv. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and
v. Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

NOTE: The deadline for receiving the applications is 31st May, 2021 at 5.00pm (East African Time).

Please Note:
i. Kenya Water Institute is an equal opportunity employer
ii. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted
iii. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv. Kenya Water Institute is committed to implementing the provisions of the constitution of Kenya (2010) under article 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE PWLD, MARGINALISED AND MINORITY GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should send a soft application through the Institute’s Email Address: kewikenya@gmail.com and hard copy applications be dropped at KEWI Headquarters-South C along Ole Shapara Avenue
The Applications should be addressed to;
The Director/CEO
Kenya Water Institute
P.O Box 60013-00200
Nairobi

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