Operations and Maintenance Department Manager
VACANCY ANNONCEMENT
The Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) ــ Project Management Unit in Gaza invites experienced & qualified Palestinians to apply for the following position in the Project Management Unit (PMU).
Operations and Maintenance Department Manager
Gaza Bulk Water Supply Unit
Responsibilities & Main Functional Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- In coordination with the PWA, PMU and the Unit Director, the Manager is in charge of setting up the Department including the development of foundational tasks as reviewing and approving job descriptions, participating in the hiring of Department personnel, developing policies and procedures, designing workflows and internal controls and establishing the initial budget and start-up of operations.
- Develops and directs the implementation of operational goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards for the Department in accordance with the Bulk Water Supply Unit policies and strategies.
- Creates, implements, and administers a preventative maintenance program for the Bulk Water Supply Unit infrastructure and leverages asset management principles and tools to make risk based asset lifecycle decisions.
- Identifies capital improvement projects to improve efficiency, cost savings, and service improvement and assist the Technical Department in its planning design.
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance, of an asset management system. Review, monitor and evaluate work flow, work products, methods and procedures of the Operations and Maintenance Department.
- Develops, administers, and controls Operations and Maintenance Department’s budget; capital improvement project budget and special project cost estimates including forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Selects, trains, and motivates personnel including the coordination of staff training, evaluation of staff, and implementation of procedures to maintain high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
- Meets with operations personnel to review and discuss current and future operation and maintenance projects.
- Introduces safe work methods and safety precautions across all areas of operations and maintenance.
- Develops, assess, and plans for the long-term replacement needs of operations infrastructure and equipment.
- Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships. Identifies opportunities for improvement. Directs and implements changes.
- Work with the PMU, donors, Municipalities and others to resolve complaints, explain requirements, and coordinate operations and maintenance activities.
- Provides staff assistance to the Unit Director, participate on PMU meetings, prepare and present reports to PWA, donors and parties as necessary.
- Helps the Unit Director to respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints from clients and general population.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Mandatory Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other technical water sector related field, from an accredited college or university, at least seven (7) years of water operations and/or maintenance experience including three (3) years supervisory experience.
Desired Qualification Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in applying practices, procedures, methods, and materials used in the operation, maintenance and improvement of water systems.
- Experience in personnel management including supervision, work planning, training, employee development and annual performance evaluations.
- Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications and diagrams used in the design and construction of bulk water facilities.
- Demonstrable experience in methods and techniques of evaluating system performance and recommending modifications, principles and practices of budget preparation and administration and accountability, principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Demonstrable experience in asset management, life cycle analysis, and triple bottom line evaluation Statistical analysis, research methods, and hypothesis testing.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and administering Department goals, objectives and procedures, preparing administrative and financial reports.
- Demonstrable experience in research and analysis evaluating services, problems, identifying alternative solutions, estimating project consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
- Good command of English speaking and writing.
- Knowledge of dealing with computers and proficiency in MS Office programs at an advanced level.
Time Frame and Contract
The duration of the assignment is one year. The contract can be renewed based on performance. The assignment will be on a full-time basis.
We encourage diversity in our workplace and support an inclusive work environment. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
interested candidates are kindly requested to fill in the Form below before 01/09/2022 at 15:00.
- Only Short Listed will be contacted.