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Deputy Director, Compliance

Water Services Regulatory Board Nairobi, Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-10-27
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The Water Services Regulatory Board is seeking a Deputy Director, Compliance to lead compliance strategy, standards, enforcement and sector inspections. The role covers water-quality oversight, provider performance, capacity building, departmental budgeting and performance management.

  • Lead compliance strategy, standards, enforcement and inspections in the water-services sector.
  • Requires 15 years of cumulative relevant experience, including three years at Assistant Director level.
  • Bachelor's and master's degrees are required in engineering, law, business, economics, chemistry, ICT or related fields.
Source JobWeb Kenya Salary Not enough public salary data is available for this exact role. Before applying, prepare to ask about gross pay, benefits, contract length, probation period, transport and any allowances.

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The Water Services Regulatory Board is seeking a Deputy Director, Compliance to lead compliance strategy, standards, enforcement and sector inspections. The role covers water-quality oversight, provider performance, capacity building, departmental budgeting and performance management.

  • Lead compliance strategy, standards, enforcement and inspections in the water-services sector.
  • Requires 15 years of cumulative relevant experience, including three years at Assistant Director level.
  • Bachelor's and master's degrees are required in engineering, law, business, economics, chemistry, ICT or related fields.
  • Requires a leadership certificate lasting at least four weeks and computer-application proficiency.
  • Coordinate provider and county-government capacity building, budgeting and performance reviews.
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  • Required15+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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  • PreferredPractical evidence in Leadership, Compliance, InspectionsThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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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.

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