Technical Department Manager - PWA
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).
Technical 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 will be 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.
- Leads the development of a comprehensive and dynamic information base and analysis of all bulk water operations including geographic location, volumes of operation, detailed information of asset base and detailed costs of operation as well as all elements needed for activity planning and performance improvement.
- Organizes and leads the work on GIS systems as well as efforts and programs to interlink SCADA systems to have a central monitoring control of all integrated systems.
- Conducts all activities related to the collection of detailed information on assets, spare parts and all the inputs used by the system at all levels of operation. Monitors the use of materials and inputs by each of the areas of the system making sure there is a detailed tracking system and proper use of registration of resources needed for bulk water operations.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Proposes allocation of resources accordingly.
- Accompanies engineering design and construction activities in coordination with the PMU, monitoring construction phases and schedules with contractors, reviewing documents and cost estimates.
- Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships. Identifies opportunities for improvement. Directs and implements changes.
- Participates in the employee interview/selection process. Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff. Provides or coordinates training. Works with employees to correct deficiencies. Implements discipline and termination procedures as needed.
- Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Department budget. Forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies and approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- 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 related field, from an accredited college or university, with at least seven (7) years of Professional Engineering experience in the water sector to include at least three (3) years direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity in public or private service provider entity.
Desired Qualification Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in the formulation, development and implementation of water sector related infrastructure programs, using national and multilateral agencies development funds;
- Demonstrable experience in engineering planning, design and construction of water sector related infrastructure, monitoring quality, phases and schedules with contractors, reviewing documents and cost estimates.
- Demonstrable experience in methods and techniques of evaluating system performance and recommending modifications, principles and practices of budget preparation and administration, 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.