Director, Infrastructure Development

Vacancy No. LVNWWDA/DID/01/2026 (1post). 5 Years Contract Renewable once subject to perfomance.

 Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating the development of long-term master plans for water and sewerage systems;
• Overseeing the review of tender documents – drawings, specifications, cost estimates, draft
  conditions of contract and Bills of Quantities.
• Providing technical support during procurement and contractor selection;
• Coordinating the development, operation, management and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure in liaison with stakeholders.
• Coordinating the review and updating designs to conform with construction requirements.
• Managing water and sanitation contracts for effective delivery of projects.
• Ensuring effective stakeholder engagement during project implementation.
• Monitoring Projects implementation.
• Overseeing the preparation and updating water and sanitation services infrastructure inventory.
• Facilitating handover of completed works to Water Service Providers (WSPs) or county governments.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of social, environment, health and safety policies.
• Preparing procurement plans.
• Preparing directorate budget and work-plan.
• Ensuring implementation of the Strategic Plan and achievement of the corporate workplan.
• Ensuring efficient supervision and optimal utilization of the staff within the Directorate.
• Coordinating with the Resource Mobilization Division on development of bankable proposals.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this level an officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ work experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of a Deputy Director, Infrastructure Development or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Civil/Water Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Registered professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated outstanding managerial and professional competence as reflected in work
  performance and result.