The Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) is a regulatory state corporation established by the Water Act 2002, this law was repealed by the Water 2016 operationalized in April 2017. Section 70 (1) of the Water Act 2016 established Wasreb with the main objective to protect the interests and rights of consumers in the provision of water services, while ensuring other stake-holders interests are also safeguarded.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities will entail-

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing compliance and enforcement strategy;
• Developing and reviewing standards and guidelines for the compliance function;
• Monitoring the implementation of standards and guidelines for the compliance function;
• Ensuring surveillance of the sector through inspections, including compliance with standards for design, asset development & Management, Water quality, Operation & Maintenance, governance, Non-Revenue Water, and human resources;
• Establishing and recommending criteria for implementing the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR);
• Spearheading inspections of water works and water services to ensure that such works and services meet the prescribed standards;
• Monitoring progress in the implementation of the National Water Services Strategy;
• Ensuring review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports.
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of Water Service Providers.
• Coordinating capacity building of water service providers and County Governments on compliance matters.
• Coordinating the division’s budgeting and Cost containment within the budget.
• Managing performance management reviews for the Department.

Job Specifications

For appointments for this grade, an officer must have: -

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) at the level of Assistant Director, Compliance and Enforcement or in a comparable and relevant position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than 4) four weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership with a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing compliance and enforcement strategy
• Developing and reviewing standards and guidelines for the compliance function
• Monitoring the implementation of standards and guidelines for the compliance function
• Ensuring surveillance of the sector through inspections, including compliance with standards for design, asset development & Management, Water quality, Operation & Maintenance, governance, Non-Revenue Water, and human resources
• Establishing and recommending criteria for implementing the Special Regulatory Regime (SRR)
• Spearheading inspections of water works and water services to ensure that such works and services meet the prescribed standards
• Monitoring progress in the implementation of the National Water Services Strategy
• Ensuring review and analysis of water and wastewater quality reports
• Monitoring and analyzing the performance of Water Service Providers
• Coordinating capacity building of water service providers and County Governments on compliance matters
• Coordinating the division’s budgeting and Cost containment within the budget
• Managing performance management reviews for the Department

• Proficiency in computer applications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Law, Business, Economics, Analytical chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Information Communication Technology (ICT), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than 4) four weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership with a relevant professional body, where applicable and in good standing