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