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, General Administration
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ref: ES0052
Description
- Reporting to the Director General, the successful candidate will have responsibility for ensuring the provision of timely and qualitative administrative and support services to the Commission.
- In particular, he/she will oversee the general administration, facilities, property management and procurement functions of RSWSRC.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion the deployment of appropriate systems and structures to enhance the Commission's operational
activities.
- Oversee general administration support, fleet management/logistics, procurements, facilities, branch development, site acquisitions and property management, as well as contract administration and project management.
- Conduct periodic reviews of existing systems and procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency and economy.
- Provide administrative and logistics support to the various SBUs to ensure hitch-free operational activities.
Key Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related disciplines from a reputable university. Relevant professional qualification(s)will be an advantage.
- A minimum of eight (8) years' cognate experience, with at least three (3) years' experience at management level.
- Proven experience in the implementation of general services functions such as facilities management, safety, security and procurement.
- Strategic orientation, good leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members, including external contractors and consultants.
- Good project management and planning, as well as strong negotiation skills.
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.