Job Summary
Job Summary
Provide strategic leadership in compliance and enforcement activities within the water sector by developing regulatory compliance frameworks, conducting sector surveillance and ensuring adherence to prescribed standards and guidelines.
Oversee compliance monitoring, inspections, quality assurance and enforcement initiatives aimed at improving service delivery, governance and operational performance among water service providers.Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and review compliance and enforcement strategies.
Develop and review standards, policies, procedures and guidelines for the compliance function.
Monitor implementation and adherence to compliance standards and regulatory guidelines.
Conduct sector surveillance through inspections and compliance assessments.
Ensure compliance with standards relating to design, asset development and management, water quality, operations and maintenance, governance, non-revenue water and human resource management.
Establish and recommend criteria for implementation of the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR).
Spearhead inspections of water works and water service operations to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations and standards.
Monitor implementation and progress of the National Water Services Strategy.
Oversee review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports.
Monitor and analyze operational and service performance of Water Service Providers.
Coordinate capacity-building programmes for Water Service Providers and County Governments on compliance requirements.
Lead preparation and management of departmental budgets and cost containment initiatives.
Coordinate departmental performance management, staff appraisals and performance reviews.
Provide technical guidance and regulatory advice on compliance and enforcement matters.
Prepare reports and recommendations for management on sector compliance performance and regulatory interventions.Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Law, Business, (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});Economics, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Membership with a relevant professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
Proficiency in computer applications.Experience
Experience
Minimum cumulative relevant work experience of fifteen (15) years.
At least three (3) years of experience at the level of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement or in a comparable senior management position.
Demonstrated merit, leadership ability and strong performance record in regulatory compliance and enforcement functions.Key Competencies
Key Competencies
Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement.
Water Sector Regulation and Governance.
Risk Management and Compliance Monitoring.
Inspection, Audit and Surveillance Management.
Water Quality and Wastewater Compliance Oversight.
Policy Development and Regulatory Framework Implementation.
Strategic Planning and Performance Management.
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building.
Budgeting and Resource Management.
Leadership and Team Management.
Analytical, Investigative and Problem-Solving Skills.
Report Writing and Technical Documentation.
Communication, Negotiation and Decision-Making Skills.