Technical Services Manager – Gatamathi Water and Sanitation Company
Job Purpose
To provide strategic and technical leadership for water utility operations—overseeing day-to-day technical processes, asset management, budget implementation, and regulatory compliance in accordance with sector governance frameworks and WASREB standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Technical Operations & Strategy: Oversee daily technical operations, strategic planning, asset management, and budget execution to ensure efficient utility service delivery.
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Regulatory & Legal Compliance: Ensure full compliance with statutory laws, sector policies, and regulatory bodies (including WASREB, WRA, and Kenya’s Water Act/Regulations).
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Executive Reporting & Governance: Report directly to the Managing Director, maintaining high standards of operational accountability, resource management, and stakeholder coordination.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Chemistry, Water and Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university.
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Deep knowledge of Kenya’s Water Act, Water Regulations, sector reforms, and utility governance.
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Active membership and good standing in a relevant professional body (e.g., engineering).
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Citizenship Requirement: Must be a Kenyan Citizen meeting Chapter Six of the Constitution (Leadership and Integrity), including providing a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a comparable technical leadership or management position within the water or utility sector.
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Demonstrated high-level leadership, strategic planning, and management capabilities.
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Strong technical familiarity with water and wastewater management, sector policies, and donor-funded projects.
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Digital literacy, including competency in management information systems and digital platforms.
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Excellent oral, written, and technical report-writing skills.
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