Reporting to the General Manager, the Technical Manager is expected to provide technical and managerial leadership and expert assistance to guide, coordinate, manage and monitor the Uyoma West Water, Supply and Sanitation activities, he/she must interact with a range of relevant partners involved in the sector, maintain oversight of the overall sector impacts and ensure the efficient use of company resources.
The incumbent should have excellent leadership skills, initiative and independent judgment in supporting the design, implementation, operations & maintenance, monitoring and evaluation of UWWASCO operations.
The WASH Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical and supervisory direction as well as managerial guidance to the UWWASCO water staff and contractors to ensure that UWWASCO adheres to the terms and conditions of the water regulators, partner agreements, and are achieving the development impact and results that are expected. The Technical manager works collaboratively and proactively with other technical experts in the industry.
Job summary
Direct, Co-ordinate, control and manage the Company’s Operations and Maintenance of Infrastructure and Equipment in order to supply Water and Sanitation Services to the residents of Uyoma West and its environs effectively and efficiently. The incumbent will be the lead of the Technical Department.
Technical Manager Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall supervision to ensure proper functioning of the technical Department and its personnel ensuring that the duties are carried out in accordance with the company’s policies.
- Maintain and improve on the current sources of water, ensure regular and reliable water services delivery consistent with the available water resources; minimize water losses through regular preventive maintenance of the service delivery infrastructure.
- Investigate new sources of water and prepare plans to develop these sources to improve service delivery, monitor, on a regular basis, service delivery against planned indicators.
- Provide strategic advice for technical planning initiatives within the organization.
- Maintain water production and inventory on reported leakage register and ensure necessary action is taken promptly in collaboration with the technical team on the ground.
- Device ways to enhance on water production and reduction of Non-Revenue Water (NRW), design and implement sound maintenance schedule of the system, coordinate installation of new collections and reconnections exercise, coordinate and develop strategy on eradication of illegal mal-practices in the field.
- Prepare reports and key policy documents for discussion with relevant stake holders, participate in resource mobilization activities, budgeting and strategic planning.
- Preparation of proper documents for works. Prepare and submit proposal to donors for funding of projects within the company’s area of jurisdiction. Supervising operations and maintenance staff, and ensuring water quality and standards are met.
- Be an ambassador for the company in both internal and external capacity building trainings for staff and the larger community.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for the Technical Manager Job
- At least a Diploma/Degree in civil/water engineering. Knowledge of AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
- Impeccable computer skills e.g. Excel, Word, Power point, Internet etc.
- At least 3 years working experience 1 of which must be in a senior management position preferably in a water enterprise or a similar environment.
- Must be Self-driven and motivated to meet tight deadlines and to multi-task.
- Excellent presentation, organization, networking and collaboration skills.
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