Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission Recruits Head, Technical Services

As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers Stale Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD), has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).

In addition, the Rivers State Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AIDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implementation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.

RSWSRC is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Head, Technical Services

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ref: ES0051

Description

• Reporting to the Director General.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the daily technical operations of the RSWSRC. Specifically.
• He/she will monitor standards and code of practice for all water service providers, and champion continuous improvement in
  research, planning and standards enhancement in the entire water service delivery value chain in the State.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the ground water characteristics across the various locations in the State and advice service providers accordingly.
• Set up mechanism and processes for maintaining effective coverage in the compliance monitoring evaluation and tariff regulation.
• Develop effective and commercially viable regime, terms and conditions for enhanced water service provision in the state.
• Liaise with appropriate enforcement agencies in ensuring compliance with established standards and code of practice.
• Develop and maintain data bases and up-to-date maps and profiles of the different water producers and users in the State.
  Develop strategic technical partnerships and contacts with local and external agencies, and other organizations to enhance collaboration and opportunities for technical supports.

Key Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or other related disciplines.
• Certification in quality management and assurance and tariff rate settings will be an advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional body is essential.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in regulatory, monitoring, assessment and related roles in public or private organizations.
• Demonstrable experience in tariff rate settings and methodology.
• Proven analytical skills, including the ability to complete complex analyses.
• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Excellent networking skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen. financial and commercial knowledge.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's in Microsoft Word format, saved with your full names to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com quoting the reference number as the subject of your e-mail.

Note:

• Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
• All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.