CHIEF EXECUTIVES SECRETARIAT

The Chief Executive’s Secretariat is responsible for the following:

1. Corporate Governance Issues
2. Controlling and Compliance Enforcement
3. Advocacy and PR Activities

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Mission Statement

The Department for Planning and Investments (DPI) is to facilitate effective planning of the Community Water and Sanitation sub-sector needs, mobilise resources for plan execution, monitor and evaluate plan implementation with the active participation of other departments of the agency as well as key stakeholders.

Objectives And Strategies

1. To improve on the mechanism for tracking access to water and sanitation facilities and hygiene practices.
2. To maintain mechanism for regular update of Strategic, Corporate and Business Plans for the mobilization and effective utilization of resources.
3. To maintain and operate an efficient and effective monitoring system for timely management decision.
4. To design and operationalise a national project formulation framework for the Agency.
5. To establish an efficient reporting system for CWSA.
6. To strengthen mechanisms for collaboration and coordination.
7. To undertake research studies to inform sector policy and strategy.
8. To strengthen departmental (DPI) work planning, reporting and budgeting

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

Objectives

1. To establish and disseminate guidelines and standards for the implementation of technical and software activities.
2. To monitor and evaluate adherence to standards and guidelines
3. To design and supervise implementation & co-ordination of project of national character.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Key Activities

1. Liaise with Planning Department to finalize budget for the agency.
2. Supervise replenishment applications
3. Disbursements on the Small Towns Project accelerated, cumulative disbursement came to $10.13 million out of total credit of $26million.
4. To monitor and evaluate Regional Accounts.
5. To ensure effective liaison between internal and external auditors for timely performance of audit.
6. To prepare and submit Annual Financial Statement for the Agency.