TECHNICAL MANAGER (WATER) AT Ismani Water User Association

Ismani Water User Association (IWUA) is the first association of Tanzania managing a water system supply. At present the association is collaborating with two Italians Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), MLFM and AVSI, for the rehabilitation of the Ismani water scheme in the districts of Iringa Rural and Kilolo within the project titled “Improving on the water resources access and management for the rural population in Iringa Region, Tanzania”, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iringa region and the two NGOs.

IWUA is therefore seeking to recruit 1 individual for the following position

Technical Manager

Job Purpose

To manage the Ismani water system supply following the rules and regulations of the Ismani Water Users Association (IWUA), supplying, managing and maintaining clean water and water services and preventing flood damage.

Report to: Chairman of Ismani Water User Association, MLFM and AVSI Representatives

Duty station: Ismani-Khiorogota, Iringa – Tanzania

Salary: attractive salary

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

 managing and maintaining water infrastructure operations

 managing the water station treatment

 liaising with members of association, village committees, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers

 keeping up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislation, regulation/constitution of the association, etc and supporting the association on this

 monitoring flood levels

 supervising staff and site workers

 ensuring that the association  keep to budgets and timescales

 supervising the payments of water bills

 presenting project details and technical information to association/local authorities

 designing water supply schemes

 writing reports

 managing budgets

 writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts

 maintaining awareness of current environmental issues.

Qualification and Skills required

 Diploma in Water Supply and sanitation Engineering, or  in a subject such as mechanical engineering,  civil engineering

 Previous experience of at least 3  years in a similar position

 Fluency in English - both spoken and written

 excellent analytical skills

 team work

 problem solving

 time management

 IT skills

 communication skills

 able to demonstrate a genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry and environmental issues

 availability to work in rural area

How to apply

Application letters, accompanied with updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating 3 referees, plus copies of relevant certificates, should be sent to recruitmentiwua@gmail.com

Note: Only the applications sent by e-mail are accepted.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2014