Chief Executive Officer

The Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) is a regulatory state corporation established by the Water Act 2016, which was operationalized in April 2017. Wasreb's main objective is to protect the interests and rights of consumers in the provision of water services, while ensuring other stakeholders' interests are also safeguarded. As the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will serve as the Accounting Officer of the Board, with overall responsibility for financial stewardship, accountability, and prudent utilization of resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer of the Board, with overall responsibility for financial stewardship, accountability, and prudent utilization of resources.
• Providing strategic leadership and direction to the organization, including formulation, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, regulations, standards, and operational frameworks.
• Leading the execution of the Board’s mandate, ensuring that the affairs, transactions, objectives, and functions of the organization are effectively carried out in consultation with the Board.
• Overseeing the day-to-day management and administration of the organization to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of operations.
• Championing the development, implementation, and monitoring of corporate programs, performance management systems, and institutional strategies.
• Ensuring good corporate governance, ethical conduct, risk management, and compliance with applicable laws, government policies, and regulatory directives.
• Providing leadership in resource mobilization, financial management, and adoption of ICT and innovation to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Cultivating a high-performance organizational culture, including the attraction, retention, and motivation of staff, and promotion of constitutional values and principles under Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Leading stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and communication, and safeguarding and enhancing the corporate image and reputation of the organization.
• Serving as the principal link between the Board and Management, including custody of the Board seal, provision of timely technical, financial, and administrative reports, and advising the Board on strategic matters.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at the level of Director or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Economics, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership with a professional body in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Demonstrated professional, administrative, and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
• Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of water services regulatory board functions.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrated strategic and analytical capability, with the ability to provide intellectual leadership and develop long-term organizational plans.
• Proven executive leadership and people management skills, including experience managing operations, teams, and financial resources.
• Strong ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct, with the maturity to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on citizen/customer service and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Wasreb application portal: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1205690, which redirects to the official portal at wimis.wasreb.go.ke.