Utility Technical Advisor at RTI International (6 Openings)

RTI International in collaboration with Plan International and other partners will be implementing a 4-year USAID funded Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (E-WASH) project. E-WASH will provide technical assistance program working in collaboration with state governments to improve urban water service delivery by strengthening the governance, financial, and technical viability of six (6) state water boards (SWBs) in Nigeria. The overall goal is improvement of urban water and sanitation service delivery.

RTI International hereby invites applications from highly resourceful, motivated and experienced professionals to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Utility Technical Advisor

Location: Abuja
Slot: 6

Job Descriptions

• Develop Performance Improvement Plans for SWBs, support implementation, and monitor progress against targets. This position will support the SWBs to ensure that there are clearly defined and developed Asset Maintenance and Management (AMM) Systems that will ensure sustainable water systems that can continue working properly for the intended lifetime of the infrastructure. O&M will be incentivized through the SWB Action Plan KPIs and subsequent departmental PIPs.
• Working with the SWB determine cost of meeting immediate measures to improve delivery of water services assist in selection and technical monitoring of contracts issued under the utility support fund for the state. Design and support implementation of performance improvement measures including non-revenue water reduction strategies.
• Design appropriate urban sanitation improvement plans at the main city mainly on fecal sludge management, collection and transportation and treatment approaches.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Master’s degree in Engineering, Utility Management, Water Supply and Sanitation, Executive Management of Water and Sanitation Programs.
• A minimum of Master's degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience post qualification experience in any of the above areas
• Experience in designing performance improvement plans for utilities water or electricity.
• Proven experience in developing non-revenue water control strategies, customer management etc
• Knowledge and understanding of utility asset management practices, water utility operations from source to tap including basic understanding of treatment methods
• Understanding different solutions for fecal sludge management, development of urban sanitation city plans.

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter and a CV as ONE SINGLE WORD document to: NigeriaEmployment@rti.org The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basishence Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• We offer a highly competitive renumeration and please note that any successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment background investigation.