Kisumu Rural Water and Sanitation Company (KIRWASCO) is a Rural Water Service Provider fully owned by the County Government of Kisumu and is registered to serve the rural parts of Kisumu County. It is responsible for efficient and economical provision of water and sanitation services in Kisumu rural areas as per the Kisumu Water Act 2023.

The County Government of Kisumu invites suitably qualified applicants to serve in the Board to represent various groups:

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for an appointment, one must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya (by CUE) or equivalent qualification, i.e. Professional qualifications, e.g. CPA(K), CS(K), etc.
• Minimum seven (7) years working experience in the core profession or have run own enterprises for a minimum of 7 years.
• Have an endorsement letter by the stakeholders you wish to represent as indicated above.
• Must be a resident of the area served by KIRWASCO.
• Be above 21 years of age and below 70 years.
• Must meet the Fit and Proper Test criteria by WASREB available at WASREB’S website www.wasreb.co.ke. The submitted copy MUST be fully signed by the applicant and authenticated by a commissioner of oaths.
• Experience in formulating policies, strategies and business plans at senior management level in public, large private sector or NGO.
• Demonstrate experience in business or any profession for at least 7 years.
• Must be a member in good standing with a relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate experience in change management.
• Knowledge of Water Sector Reforms will be an added advantage.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, i.e
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
  • Clearance Certificate from an accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
  • Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

NOTE

Women, PWDs and persons of all Kenyan ethnicities who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya (by CUE) or equivalent qualification, i.e. Professional qualifications, e.g. CPA(K), CS(K), etc.
• Minimum seven (7) years working experience in the core profession or have run own enterprises for a minimum of 7 years.
• Have an endorsement letter by the stakeholders you wish to represent as indicated above.
• Must be a resident of the area served by KIRWASCO.
• Be above 21 years of age and below 70 years.
• Must meet the Fit and Proper Test criteria by WASREB available at WASREB’S website www.wasreb.co.ke. The submitted copy MUST be fully signed by the applicant and authenticated by a commissioner of oaths.
• Experience in formulating policies, strategies and business plans at senior management level in public, large private sector or NGO.
• Demonstrate experience in business or any profession for at least 7 years.
• Must be a member in good standing with a relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Demonstrate experience in change management.
• Knowledge of Water Sector Reforms will be an added advantage.
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, i.e
• a. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
• b. Clearance Certificate from an accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• c. Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• d. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• e. Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).