In line with the River State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development’s mandate to deliver adequate and potable water to her citizens, the State has embarked on comprehensive Water Sector Reforms, which includes the establishment and strengthening of various institutions responsible for water supply and service delivery. The institutions established include the Port Harcourt Water Corporation.
Samuelson has been engaged by the state Government to identify an exceptional, proactive, experience and versatile individual to fill the position below in the Water Corporation.
The successful candidate shall be engaged on a performance-based contract for 5 years, with the option to renew for the same period and shall report to the Board of the Corporation
Position: Managing Director /CEO
Qualifications/Skills:
- A University Degree in one or more of the following or related fields of study: hydrology, water engineering, electrical engineering, geology, biochemistry, environmental sciences or management, accountancy or business administration, with a minimum of second class division
- A postgraduate degree and / or professional qualifications will be a distinct advantage
- Preferably with experience in water engineering procedures, operations and practices, as well as in large-scale urban water engineering projects
- A minimum of 20 years post-degree work experience. Possessing 10 years (inclusive) working experience with a utility service provider shall be an added advantage
- IT / IS proficiency and project management skills – A must
- Excellent decision making and people management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication stills
Responsibilities / Scope of Work
- To provide innovative, efficient and proactive leadership for the Corporation
- To play a leading role in the State Water Sector Reforms
- Shall implement commercial and customer-oriented approaches in service delivery
- Shall act as the Chief Accounting Officer of the Corporation
- Shall develop and implement systems, procedures and standards for the day to day operations and maintenance
- Shall be proactive in problem diagnostics and solution-oriented development with regards to the management of water and sewerage systems and installations
- Provides timely technical, operational and financial reports to the Board, supervising Ministry and the State Water Regulatory Commission, as and when required
Method of Application
All qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should send their applications in confidence with detailed Curriculum Vitae (including telephone number(s) and an email address) on or before 24th July 2012 indicating Ref: MD PHWC to: recruiting@samuelson.com.ng
or
P. O. Box 5924, Lagos
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
