TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER - Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (AUWSA) is a legally established entity responsible for the overall operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Arusha City. It is among of the best Authorities in Tanzania.
The core function of the Authority is to deliver excellent water supply and sanitation services for all categories of customers and stakeholders in Arusha City.
In order to attain its vision and mission, AUWSA is seeking to recruit dynamic, experienced, competent and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts within the Authority's establishment.

TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER (Re - Advertised):
Appointing Authority: Board of Directors
Reports to: Managing Director
The successful applicant must be / have:
Holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, I
Environment, Water, Sanitary or Sewerage Management) from a recognized Institution.
Holder of a Masters Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,
Environment, Water, Sanitary or Sewerage Management) from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered by Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Professional Engineer
Should have at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience out of which at least two (2) years should be at a senior position
Employment Terms: Three years Contract - Renewable upon satisfactorily performance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
To oversee water supply and sewerage systems.
To provide advice on the policies, standards, and procedures for:-
The production and distribution of water.
The control of water quality and wastewater effluent.
The maintenance and operation of sanitation systems.
The maintenance and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in running water and sanitation works.
The maintenance of natural vegetation and landscape of the water sources as well as water and wastewater treatment plants including tank sites and booster station.
Setting materials and financial performance targets in conjunction with the Finance and Administration Manager.
Preparation of environmental reports related with core functions of the Authority.
To oversee treatment of water and disposing of water wastes.
To oversee maintenance and repair, Construction of water network activities of the Authority.
To prepare annual budgets and manpower plans for the Technical Services Department.
 To oversee planning of urban water development projects so as to ensure that operation, maintenance and quality requirements are taken into account.
 To develop procedures for water quality monitoring.
To conduct performance appraisal to all staff under the department
 To prepare technical specification for water and sanitation projects ready for procurement process.
To perform any other related duties as may be' assigned by the Managing Director.

PACKAGE: 

All above vacancies carry an attractive competitive salary and remuneration package in accordance with the qualifications, required skills and experience stated in specific vacant post and AUWSA's Scheme of Service and Salary Structure. 

GENERAL CONDITIONS: 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application letters attached with certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

The CV must incorporate all contacts telephone numbers, mobile, box numbers, e-mail and physical addresses. 

Form IV and VI result slips are strictly not accepted. 

NECTA, NACTE or TCU. 

Only short-listed candidates (who meet requirements) will be contacted for interview. 

Applicants who will submit fraudulent documents will be subjected to criminal proceedings. 

Applicant who have earlier applied for the post which are currently re- advertised should not submit their application. 

In addition to the qualifications mentioned, the incumbent is expected to possess the following traits: 

Excellent communication skill. 

High integrity and ability to adapt to changes quickly. 

Capacity to work hard, under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 

Ability to work under teamwork spirit, establish and maintain effective working relations with different people and stakeholders. 

Ability to work under minimum supervision. 

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach him/her not later than 21 st November, 2016 16:30 HRS 

MANAGING DIRECTOR, 

ARUSHA URBAN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION AUTHORITY 

P.O.BOX 13600, 

ARUSHA 

Tel: + 2547186, 254 8981, 

Fax: 254 7163, 

E-Mail: md@auwsa.go.tz 

Website: www.auwsa.go.tz