Technical Manager Wanted at Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

Organizational Relationships
Appointed by Board of Directors
Reports to Technical Manager (1 Post)
Supervises: Managing Director, Network Engineer, Maintenance and Logistics Engineer, Planning, Design and Construction Engineer Water Production Engineer Sewerage and Environmental Engineer

Key Result Areas

Major
The Technical Manager shall be the Head of the Technical Department responsible for water production, water distribution, waste water disposal; planning, designing and construction, maintenance and repair activities of the Authority within Mbeya WSSA.

Specific
To be responsible for the performance of all water supply and sewerage systems according to agreed performance and public health standards.
To prepare/review annual budgets and manpower plans for the Technical Department.
To plan urban water supply and sanitation projects.
To advise on manpower recruitment and training requirements of the Technical Department.
To review performance against approved plans and budgets of the department.
To ensure that water production and sewerage standards and safety procedures are complied with. equipments and workshops
To maintain records on the conditions of raw water from all sources and monitor the level of undesirable dangerous and toxic substances in the water.
To report to other bodies responsible for guarding against undesirable discharges into water sources within the Authority water catchment areas.
To ensure prompt and efficient investigation of customer complaints concerning quantity, quality, taste and health of water ...
To develop procedure for water quality monitoring and co-ordinate the sampling of raw/water supplied.
To oversee laboratory service for chemical, bacteriological and biological analysis.
To ensuring compliance with the prescribed standards for drinking water.
To carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director

Requirements for Appointment
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications and experience:-
Holders of a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering/Water
Supply Engineering/Water Resources Engineering/
Mechanical Engineering/Environmental or Sanitary
Engineering/Engineering Management from a recognized university.
He/she must be registered with Engineers Registration
Board of Tanzania as Professional Engineer and has served in the water sector for at least nine (9) years, of which three (3) years should be at a senior position of responsibility.
Computer literacy is essential.
Possession of a Master Degree is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills-and qualifications, applicants for the above position are required to have the following attributes:-
Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
Ability to efficiently interact with Board Members
Capacity to conceptualize, develop and operationalize revenue collection strategies and arrears control.
Commitment to working with shared Leadership and in cross-functional teams
Ability to deliver against set objectives while operating on some occasions• in stressful situations.
Good Client Relationship and networking abilities with demonstrated negotiation and selling skills

Age limit:
Not above 50 years of age.

Remuneration
Attractive package and fringe benefits as per Mbeya WSSI offered to the successful candidates.

Application Instructions
Only qualified persons should submit their handwritten letter, of application staring how they meet the advertised criteria attaching copies of relevant academic professional certificates and testimonials so as to reach the under mention not later than 22nd march 2017. Applicants are also required to indicate the names and contact of at least three referees work professional related referees The Managing Director, Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority, P. O. Box 2932, MBEYA