Deputy Director, Compliance

• Develop, implement and review the compliance and enforcement strategy
• Develop and review standards and guidelines for the compliance function and monitor their implementation
• Ensure surveillance of the sector through inspections covering design, asset development and management, water quality, operation and maintenance, governance, non-revenue water and human resources
• Establish and recommend criteria for implementing the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR)
• Spearhead inspections of water works and water services to ensure prescribed standards are met
• Monitor progress in implementation of the National Water Services Strategy
• Ensure review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports
• Monitor and analyse performance of water service providers
• Coordinate capacity building of water service providers and county governments on compliance matters
• Coordinate the division's budgeting, cost containment and performance management reviews

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement or a comparable and relevant position
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, ICT or equivalent from a recognised institution
• Master's degree in any of the above disciplines from a recognised institution
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution
• Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing
• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in compliance, enforcement and regulatory surveillance
• Strong leadership and performance management
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement
• Integrity and sound judgement