Purpose of Job
To ensure effective planning, design and implementation of Peri-urban strategic programs/projects in line with the universal coverage policy as well as manage the overall operations of the Peri-urban zones in the three divisions in an effective and efficient manner so as to optimize provision of water and sewerage services to the poor and vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all Peri-urban operational plans/programs so as to ensure quality services to the low income areas through managing all technical, commercial and social activities therein.
- Facilitates the development of suitable approaches to ensure sustainable water and sanitation services to Peri-urban areas
- Provides technical institutional and institutional advise to Mulonga in relation to effective delivery water, sanitation and hygiene services to the poor and vulnerable groups in targeted areas/communities.
- Leads and participate in the design of projects related to rehabilitation and/or expansions of water and sewer infrastructure in Peri-urban areas and supervise such works once they commence
- Co-ordinates activities in the collection of asset data related to water and sanitation infrastructure for prospects of funding assistance
- Participates in feasibility studies of new projects and preparations of Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
- Ensures implementation of all company policies and programs in Peri-urban zones viz: customer care, operational, safety and health, and employee welfare
- Works with the community development officer and public relations department to ensure that the targeted Peri-urban are sensitized and educated on MWSC services
- Carries out routine hydraulic analysis of water reticulation system in order to advice technical team on the performance of the network so as to optimize service delivery to customers
- Regularly makes community visits to ensure that programs are being followed by staff and collect first-hand information from customers on the performance of field staff and appreciate their actual challenges
- Prepares and submits periodic and adhoc reports covering operations and gives recommendations and sectional budget and submits same to superior for approval
- Formulates the most viable cost recovery implementation plan of use fees to ensure sustainability of services provided in Peri-urban areas
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate with 5 ‘O’ Levels
- Degree in Business Studies
- Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
- A qualification in an engineering related field will be an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the water sector or any comparable organisation
- Ability to mobilise communities
- Good communications and presentation skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
If you have the necessary competences/qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application together with a comprehensive C.V. as one document including your contact telephone number and copies of your certificates and names of three referees to careers@mwsc.com.zm not later than Tuesday, 5th December 2023.
Please use your name & position being applied for in the Subject. MWSC employees are encouraged to apply. Please note that only short listed candidates will be communicated to.
MWSC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director Human Resources and Administration
Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Musonko House, Kabundi Road
P O Box 11712
CHINGOLA.
“Mulonga – “Towards Purified Excellence”
