Job location :State Department of Sanitation Management, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Period           : 1 year

ReportingTo:Director, Sanitation Management and Head of Development Cooperation

Background

The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation (MoWSI), with support from UNICEF-Kenya under the 2025–2027 WASH Programme, is... implementing initiatives to expand water supply coverage, promote basic sanitation and hygiene, eliminate open defecation, and develop inclusive, gender-responsive, and climate-adaptive WASH facilities in schools, ECD centres, health facilities, and communities across priority counties. To strengthen these efforts and ensure effective collaboration with communities and stakeholders, the State Department for Water and Sanitation seeks to recruit a Communication and Community Engagement Specialist to lead the development and implementation of a project communication strategy over 12 months, focusing on communication objectives, public relations and media engagement, stakeholder coordination, and impactful community engagement.

Key duties and responsibilities


Provide technical advice to State Department for Water and Sanitation (SDWS) and the PCU team on communication issues to enhance effectiveness in the communication of project activities.
Establish and manage UNICEF-KENYA (2025-2027) WASH PROGRAMME information sharing system including social media channels, and other relevant public relations activities.
Conduct a stakeholder analysis to map the key stakeholders required to drive the success of the project.
Develop content including success and impact stories on UNICEF-KENYA (2025-2027) WASH PROGRAMME for public dissemination.
Establish an effective system to develop messaging so as to respond to enquiries from the stakeholders in a timely manner.
Provide support to the State Department for Water and Sanitation (SDWS) in planning and managing Project events.
Monitor all mass media including newspapers and magazines, social media, websites, TV stations and radio stations for all mentions and coverage of the project and related activities. 
Play a leading role in external relations, building relations with media personnel, liaison and public relations.
Support capacity building of all project implementing agencies on report writing, communication, and presentation skills. 
Work closely with project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) specialists to ensure that project achievements and impacts are effectively documented and communicated to stakeholders.
Collaborate with other specialists in the project, such as the Social Development Specialist, Environmental Specialist, and Gender Specialist, to ensure that cross-cutting issues are effectively integrated into all communication efforts.
Periodically undertake relevant research on project stakeholder’s perspectives, audience analysis, track public perception of the Project and develop appropriate communication response to emerging issues. The ultimate goal is to create and sustain increased positive awareness of the Project and win public support and participation for implementation.
Any other duties assigned by the Director, Sanitation Management and Head of Development Cooperation..


Deliverables and Key Performance Indicators


Communication Strategy for the UNICEF-KENYA (2025-2027) WASH PROGRAMME with quarterly communication plans;
Relevant knowledge products such as IEC materials and project website
Quarterly Project Newsletter
Monthly progress reports with a clear plan for the following month.


Key Performance Indicators


Number and quality of communication materials developed, such as newsletters, infographics, press releases, and social media posts.
Frequency and quality of stakeholder engagement activities conducted, including workshops, meetings, and public forums.
Growth in social media followers and engagement rates.
Timeliness and accuracy in the dissemination of information.
Number of successful media campaigns and public relations events executed.`


Key Qualifications:


At least a Master’s degree in the field of Communication, development communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Project Planning and Management or any other relevant qualification 
A Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in Development Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Business Communications or Journalism; preferably with experience on donor funded projects. 
Established track record in communication, outreach, and knowledge management, video and graphic development and editing, proofreading, and copy editing, knowledge and experience in social media management.
Demonstrated experience in digital marketing, social media management, and website content management.
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, Experience in building a network of internal and external stakeholders a strong asset.
Excellent written, editorial and verbal communication skills both in English and Swahili
It will have an added value if the Consultant is a member of a professional association e.g. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK), Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Media Council of Kenya. more

Job location :State Department of Sanitation Management, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Period           : 1 year

Reporting To: Director, Sanitation Management and Head of Development Cooperation

Background

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation (MoWSI) in Kenya, with support from UNICEF (2025-2027), is focused on strengthening coordination within the WASH... (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector at both national and county levels. This initiative aims to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, with a special emphasis on gender-responsive and climate-adaptive solutions, particularly in emergency and humanitarian contexts. 

 


Justification and Purpose of the position


The State Department for Water and Sanitation (SDWS) seeks to employ the services of an Emergency WASH Specialist/Coordinator to manage and coordinate emergency response efforts for the State Department for Water and Sanitation. The WASH Specialist/Coordinator will be responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and coordination of emergency preparedness and response activities, ensuring projects are aligned with the state departments protocols and humanitarian principles in close consultation with the Director Sanitation Management and Head of Development Cooperation over a period of 12 months. In addition, the WASH Coordinator will coordinate the emergency response activities with other relevant Ministries including Ministry of Health, Education and County Governments, UNICEF and CSOs supporting WASH activities.

Key duties and responsibilities


Acts as the State Department’s emergency planning, Preparedness, response, recovery and Disaster Risk Reduction focal point.
Support the WASH Sector to develop Contingency, Preparedness and Response Plans in collaboration with other line ministries, Counties and Sector partners
Provide leadership to the WASH Sector coordination to ensure regular, effective and timely coordination of WASH activities and Sector partners
Support the WASH Sector Information management to ensure timely reporting of the Sector achievements, gaps and lessons learned in collaboration with the WASH Information management Officer and ensure follow up of key action points
Regular contextual analysis and monitoring of humanitarian situations, trends and developments in the country, regional and county situations with a potential spill-over effect and sharing a situation report (Sitrep) to inform decision-making.
Effective follow up, collection and collation of available data regarding the evolving emergency from different sources including NDMA, MOH, NOC, Meteorology Department, WRA etc and its implications on the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Undertakes field staff support to ensure the emergency preparedness, response and recovery is in-line with the core humanitarian standards, WASH standards and other relevant national and international standards.
Develop a database of Government and non-Governmental stakeholders and organize regular  emergency coordination meetings by developing briefing notes, note taking, keeping action trackers and regular dissemination and follow up of recommendations.
Participates in the preparation, review and quality assurance of various humanitarian documents.
In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and linkages with other sectors coordination platforms such as Nutrition, Health, NDMA and NDOC
Assists the State Department to undertake technical assessment including Kenya Inter-Agency Rapid Assessment (KIRA) of local emergency situation on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in collaboration with other stakeholders and line Ministries
Participates in reviewing, implementing and monitoring the emergency preparedness and response plan for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as necessary.
Collects and analyses lessons learnt from emergency operations experience and contributes towards adoption of the best practices and standards for longer-term emergency interventions for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as necessary and advocate for Climate resilient WASH services. 
Focus and engage in advocacy initiatives, to give disaster risk reduction precedence by the State Department.


Deliverables


Monthly report of the humanitarian situation in the country and its implication on access to water, sanitation and hygiene services. 
Monthly Emergency Response and Disaster Risk Reduction Reports. 
Emergency Response and Disaster Reduction Strategy
Implementation Plan for the Emergency Response and Disaster Reduction Strategy
Report on coordination of emergency preparedness and response activities.
Database of Operational Presence of WASH Sector Partners
Monthly WASH Sector Coordination meeting Minutes/action points 


Key Qualifications:


Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Water Sciences (Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Quality), Public Health or related field.
Minimum 8 years’ relevant work experience in WASH sector project management and coordination.
Registration with relevant Professional bodies
Experience and skills in various thematic areas of WASH in emergencies and development settings. 
Field experience working in the ASAL region of Kenya and on multilateral agency funded projects is highly desirable. 
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of development partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.
Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), email/internet, familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
Skills in data formulation and analysis, technical report writing, team and budget management is highly desirable
Working experience on Environmental, Social, Health and Safety protocols is an added advantage.
Experience in Climate Resilient WASH services and Humanitarian-Development-peace Nexus more

Reporting To: Project Lead

Job Purpose:


Global ID  and Artemis Outsourcing are conducting the piloting of a multi-view vein-based biometric patient authentication system for the Kenya Health Information System. The Software Engineer / Infrastructure Support Officer will be responsible for providing technical support, ensuring system functionality, troubleshooting software and hardware... issues, and supporting the integration of the biometric system into various Health Information Systems.


Key Responsibilities:


Provide first-line technical support for software and hardware-related issues.
Diagnose and resolve system performance issues and errors.
Assist in setting up and configuring biometric authentication devices.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
Support the integration of the biometric system with HIS.
Assist in testing and evaluating system functionality.
Work closely with developers to ensure software updates and patches are applied timely.
Train healthcare staff on system usage and troubleshooting basics.
Provide ongoing support to end-users and escalate complex issues as necessary.
Maintain logs of technical issues and resolutions.
Prepare regular reports on system performance and support activities.


Qualifications & Experience:


Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT support, software engineering, or infrastructure management.
Proficiency in troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
Experience with biometric authentication systems is an added advantage.
Familiarity with Kenya’s Health Information System (KHIS) and digital health technologies is desirable.


Key Competencies:


Excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and training abilities.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
High level of adaptability to field conditions. more

Reporting To: Project Lead

Job Purpose


The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the multi-view vein-based biometric authentication system pilot in selected counties. The role entails tracking deliverables, ensuring milestones are met, coordinating meetings, and managing field activities. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of Kenya’s... health information system, change management, and stakeholder engagement.


Key Responsibilities


Develop and manage a detailed project plan, including timelines, resources, and risk assessments.
Oversee the implementation of project activities in the pilot counties.
Ensure adherence to project goals, scope, and deliverables.
Track project milestones, ensuring timely execution of tasks.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Work closely with MOH, county health officials, healthcare providers, and implementing partners.
Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, including workshops and training sessions.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the project team, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
Develop strategies to support adoption and user acceptance among healthcare providers.
Facilitate smooth integration of the biometric authentication system into the existing Kenya Health Information System (KHIS).
Prepare and submit progress reports to the project lead
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes
Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical guidelines.


Qualifications & Experience:


Minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, preferably in the healthcare or technology sector.
Strong understanding of Kenya’s health system, including KHIS and digital health solutions.
Experience in change management and stakeholder coordination.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.


Key Competencies:


Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Flexibility and adaptability in field settings. more

Job Description: 


Monitoring and Evaluation Extenders, County Level 


Water County Extender


Artemis Outsourcing Ltd is a regional focused multidisciplinary consulting firm providing technical assistance in Human Resource Management. Our client in the NGO sector is currently seeking to engage a Water County Extender to be based at the county.


Reporting To : County Director of... Water

Background


Monitoring and evaluation seeks to increase accountability, inform decision-making and contribute to learning on the best ways to achieve WASH objectives. County WASH Hub to encompass all WASH activities and improve coordination in the WASH sector in general. County sanitation Hubs are already set up. The Monitoring and Evaluation Units within Sanitation Hubs have been a critical component as they provide technical support to all actors at County level.  Upgrading of these sanitation hubs to WASH hubs at county level, will ensure that the Monitoring & Evaluation units will be responsible for conducting training on the monitoring of water supply related interventions, providing update on current progress, enhancing coordination among partners, leveraging funds, etc. 


Justification and Purpose of the technical support


The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at the County Ministry of Water Services to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of County level activities on water supply initiative. In addition, there is need to strengthen the partnership and knowledge sharing for synergistic effort by various partners to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. The technical extender will receive overall supervision from the County Director of Water who will be working closely with M&E consultant based at the WASH hub in the Ministry of Health in Nairobi with technical guidance from the WASH Specialist, UNICEF Lodwar Zonal Office. 


Key Tasks

Following tasks will be accomplished by the County Water Extender:


Support the county in ensuring progressive realization of the human right to water towards universal access.
Support the county in maintaining a directory of all agencies involved in WASH in the County
Engage with other partners and share their WASH experiences through documentation and dissemination of key good practices and lessons learned in integrated water resources management in the county. 
Support the county in conducting quarterly and ad hoc WaSH forum as per the Turkana County WASH Forum Terms of Reference (TOR). 
Support the County Department of Water Services, WRUAs, WUAs, and water committees on effective engagement with the private sector to ensure effective and coordinated community and stakeholder participation and adoption of innovative market-based approaches to integrated water resources management.  
Enhance WaSH partnership linkages through existing and innovative forums such as stakeholders’ meetings; water committees, and county WASH forum. 
Support in capacity building and updating of water supply information through the Continuous Database Updating System (CODUSYS). 
Regular update of system to capture real time functionality of various water resources and ensure data collected is uploaded into the system for analysis, reporting, and evidence-based interventions.
Generate monthly report with specific actions identified for accelerating sustainable water resource management then sharing the report with the County Director of Water services and the national coordinating teams. 
Ensure the County has access to various policy and technical documents on WaSH for reference and utilization during implementation
Provide technical support for the County and facilitate development of related technical water supply standards and guidelines. 
Support the County Water Services Department to raise the profile of water resource management as a critical area necessary for the county’s socio-economic development to ensure prioritization of these in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and annual development plans.  
Any other work related to M&E assigned by the County Director of Water Services
Ensure secretariat of Wash coordination forums
Deliverables
CODUSYS fully updated with respect to physical progress in the field.
Weekly and Monthly update with analysis of progress based on the data in the CODUSYS and reports received from the water officers. 
Report of follow up meetings and agreed actions carried out with partners based on partnership table. Minutes and report of stakeholders/review meeting shared within two days of the meeting. (WASH)
Monthly report on follow up actions on stakeholders’ and review/ reflection meetings on water supply. 
All training materials reports shared to the national Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MOWSI). 
Quarterly Human-Interest Stories and good photographs of beneficiaries shared and for internal and external use (WASH)
Monthly progress report on post intervention sustainability actions.
Monthly implementation plan for all partners prepared and shared with the national ministry. 
Monthly WASH Forum coordination minutes
Quality assurance and reporting about water supply infrastructure and services in the county. 


Key Qualification:


Applicants must be first degree holders in Civil/ Water Engineering, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related discipline.
At least 4 years of implementing M&E related to water, sanitation and hygiene or projects of related areas
Computer skills and reporting experience
Good knowledge of WASH coordination especially within rural Kenya context and familiarity with Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) processes// wash
Good communication skills and a team player


The technical extender will be expected to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation while at the duty station. Further the s/he will be paid a mileage allowance on based on the actual distance travelled. They will be expected to have a valid motorbike riding license, and a motorbike before taking up the assignment. In exceptional cases agency can consider providing advance salary to buy motorbike. more

Role overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Public Relations (PR) Manager to oversee the organization’s communication efforts, building a positive image and brand reputation across multiple platforms. The PR Manager will work closely with internal teams and external partners to develop, implement, and monitor public relations strategies that promote the company’s mission,... products, and services. He/she will also be responsible for managing and enhancing the public image of the organization, crafting media strategies, and fostering relationships with the government, corporate organizations, non-governmental organizations, existing clients and the public in general. 

Key Responsibilities

No    Responsibility    

Develop and Implement PR Strategies    

Create and execute PR plans that align with the company’s business objectives and promote clean energy solutions in the three core departments.

Reputation and Brand Management    

Enhance and protect the company’s reputation by crafting consistent and compelling brand messages. Monitor public perception and quickly address any negative publicity or misconceptions about company products and/ or practices.

Stakeholder Relations    

Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, banks, environmental organizations, investors, and local communities. Represent the company in public forums, at industry events, and in meetings with government officials to promote favorable policies for the core products.

Public Education and Advocacy    

Design and implement educational campaigns that inform the public about the environmental and economic benefits of Hexing products.

Monitoring and Reporting    

Track media coverage, public opinion, and industry trends related to company products while providing regular reports on the effectiveness of PR campaigns, including media mentions, public sentiment, and social media engagement.

Investor Relations Support    

Support investor relations by preparing communication materials that highlight the company’s performance, growth, and technological advancements in solar energy, smart water and power metering; and, assist with preparing presentations and press releases for investor meetings

Clean Energy Trends    

Position the company as a forward-thinking leader by highlighting the latest trends in solar technology, Smart water and Power meters.

Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking    

Regularly monitor competitor PR activities, media coverage, and market positioning to ensure the company remains a leader in the industry; and use data from competitor analysis to benchmark the company’s own PR efforts, adjusting strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.

Clean Energy Awareness Campaigns    

Partner with environmental NGOs, or government agencies to sponsor clean energy awareness campaigns, particularly those aimed at communities that are underserved by clean energy

Employee Advocacy and Internal Communications    

Develop internal communication plans that keep employees informed about the company’s projects, sustainability goals, and external PR campaigns. Ensure employees are aware of the company’s mission, values, and achievements in the clean energy space

Crisis Management & Reputation Monitoring    

Act as a key spokesperson during times of crisis, managing media inquiries and coordinating with senior leadership on the communication strategy.
Proactively monitor and assess potential risks to the company's reputation, preparing crisis communication plans and responding swiftly to mitigate damage

Stakeholder Engagement    

Engage with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, banks and government officials, to ensure alignment in messaging and public perception.

Job Requirements:
Educational Background and Experience

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, public relationship, business administration, communication or any other related field
Minimum 5 years of work experience in media, public relations, communications or photovoltaic industry 
Experience working with the  government is a mandatory requirement

Knowledge and skills required

Strong verbal and written communication and analyzing skills
Fluency in both spoken and written English
Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills
Strong relationship with governmental and non-governmental agencies is an added advantage
Familiarity with PR tools, media databases, and reporting platforms.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Report relationship

Report to Regional  CEO more

Role overview

The Director of Smart Water Meters will oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and management of smart water metering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of water metering technology, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing water management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility    

Strategy Development and Monitoring  ...  

Provide expertise and leadership in the development and review of departmental policies, strategies, rules, regulations, norms and standards especially related to smart water development and management, in support to the division and in response to emerging trends and the needs of the company; and, advise on and promote the implementation of relevant sector policies and strategies within the division.

Business Development    

Identify opportunities and promote initiatives that enable the Water meter department to increase its impact or to deliver innovative and differentiated services; develop, implement and monitor the Water meter department’s business plans, KPIs, budgets and objectives; develop work programs in line with the sector strategy and the smart water objective/ priorities

Directing and supervising the Department    

Lead and administer the strategic direction of the division as well as the initiatives hosted within the department; evaluate their performance, promote and organize team work among the staff to achieve the objectives of the department and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment; determine and manage the human and financial resource requirements of the department; participate in the selection of staff, allocate and provide management support to the staff and facilitate their full performance both in sales and technical work; and, determine the staff’s training and career development needs; approve their annual performance evaluation; and resolve staff disputes/complaints.

Regulatory Compliance    

Ensure the company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Innovation and Technology    

Encourage and oversee innovation within the company and stay informed about technological advancements in the water metering industry; and implement new technologies and processes to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency

Stakeholder Relations    

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, and shareholders including other industry players and address any concerns or issues raised

Risk Management    

Identify and assess risks that could impact the business and develop and implement strategies to mitigate them.
Ensure the company has robust contingency plans in place

Job Requirements:
Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Environmental Science or any related field
Master’s degree in Business Administration is an added advantage

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the water management or smart metering sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale smart metering projects
In-depth knowledge of smart water metering technologies, industry standards, and regulations.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance
Experience working with Government and Non-governmental organizations as well as other leading partners in the water sector

Knowledge and skills required

Deep understanding of water metering technology, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing water management practices
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Project management and negotiation skills
Customer service oriented
Prior sales experience is an added advantage more

Role overview

The Director of Solar Energy will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our solar energy projects, from conception through to execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar energy, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for renewable energy, committed to leading a team towards achieving operational excellence, reducing carbon footprints, and... advancing solar energy solutions that align with organizational goals and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility    

Strategic Planning    

Develop and implement comprehensive solar energy strategies that align with company goals; identify new opportunities for growth in the solar energy sector; and, stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements.

Project Management    

Oversee the planning, development, and execution of solar energy projects ensuring timely completion of projects, within budget, and to the highest quality standards and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Team Leadership    

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of solar energy professionals foster a collaborative and innovative work environment and set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations for the team

Regulatory Compliance    

Ensure all projects comply with local laws and regulations and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure timely submission of required documentation

Business Development    

Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets for solar energy projects to expand the organization's reach and impact; develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders and represent the company at industry conferences, meetings, and events.

Technology and Innovation    

Stay informed about the latest advancements in solar technology and integrate innovative solutions into projects to enhance efficiency and performance

Stakeholder Engagement    

Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, investors and suppliers, to ensure support and successful project execution

Risk Management    

Identify potential risks related to solar energy projects and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

Reporting and Documentation    

Maintain accurate records and reports on project progress, performance metrics, and financial status. Present findings and updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Job Requirements:
Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business Administration, or a related field 
Master degree in business management/project management 

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale solar energy projects.
In-depth knowledge of solar energy technologies, industry standards, and regulations
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Knowledge and skills required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Project management and leadership skills
Customer service orientate more

Role overview

The Director of Metering and Distribution will lead our metering and distribution initiatives and ensure the highest standards of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in energy distribution, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to optimizing performance and reliability. The incumbent will... be responsible for oversight of metering installation services as well as management and meter verification services, oversee the strategic planning, management, and operational execution of the company's metering and distribution system.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility    
Strategic Planning and Decision Making

Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company and make high-level decisions regarding the company's direction and policies- while overseeing major initiatives and projects, including new product development and market expansion.

Operational Management    

Oversee the daily operations of metering and distribution systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency; implement best practices for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of metering and distribution equipment; and, ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations.

Financial Oversight    

Develop and manage budgets for metering and distribution operations; analyze financial performance and implement cost-saving measures without compromising service quality and monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Team Leadership    

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of metering and distribution by fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, setting performance goals and conducting regular evaluations.

Regulatory Compliance:    

Ensure all metering and distribution operations comply with local, laws and regulations; maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure timely submission of required documentation.

Innovation and improvement    

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency; lead initiatives to upgrade and modernize metering and distribution infrastructure; and, promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Relations    

Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, and shareholders and address any concerns or issues raised by stakeholders.

Risk Management    

Identify and assess risks that could impact the business, develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure the company has robust contingency plans in place

Job Requirements:
Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage

Work Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the energy (utility) sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale metering and distribution operations
In-depth knowledge of metering and distribution technologies, industry standards, and regulations
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial performance.
Prior experience in the energy sector in Kenya preferably within the Key players in the sector
Excellent leadership and team management skills

Knowledge and skills required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Project management and leadership skills
Customer service orientated more