In line with the River State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development's mandate to deliver adequate and portable 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, experienced and versatile individual to fill the position of MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO of 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


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 and / or professional qualification will be a distinct advantage
Preferably with experience in water engineering procedure, operations and practices, as well as in large-scale urban water engineering project
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's management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills



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 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 installation
Provides timely technical, operational and financial reports to the board, supervising Ministry and 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 e-mail address] within 2 weeks from date of this publication indicating Ref:MD PHWC to: recruiting@samuelson.com.ng or
P.O Box 5924, Lagos

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted



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