Chief Manager/Technical Services & Operations at Lake Basin Development Authority

Chief Manager/Technical Services & Operations at Lake Basin Development Authority
Description:
Lake Basin Development Authority Managerial Jobs and Career Opportunities in Kenya

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.

Chief Manager/Technical Services & Operations
Job Description
Reports to the Managing Director and shall be responsible for:-
    * Co-ordinating; Civil, Mechanical, Agricultural & Irrigation Engineering and Regional Based Integrated functions
    * Provision of strategic leadership to the Technical & Operations Division.
    * Internalization of Results Based Management and performance culture within Technical Services and Operations Division.
    * Provides technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation.
    * Achievement of Agreed Performance Targets set for Region based integrated activities and other technical and operations functions.
    * Implementation of Authority’s technical projects and programmes
    * Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
    * Delivery of consistent and high-quality services to the Authority and /or clients.
    * Internalization of Results Based Management and performance culture within Technical Services and Operations Division

Qualifications & Experience
    * Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering, Natural Resources, Civil Engineering or other related fields from a recognized university with at least ten (10) years experience in senior management position
    * Must be registered with relevant professional body.
    * Project Planning and Management background will be an added advantage
    * Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of Regional Development Authorities in line with vision 2030
    * Computer literate.

To apply for any of the above positions, you must have high level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality.

These positions come with competitive salary packages.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu