Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 25 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) was established in 2012 under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011. One of its main functions is to manage and regulate the use of Zambia’s water resources in an integrated, participatory and sustainable manner taking into consideration the human, land, environmental and socio-economic factors. In order to effectively implement its functions, the Authority wishes to recruit suitably qualified, self- motivated and experienced persons for the following positions:-

Catchment Manager – Luangwa Catchment (01 Position)
Department: Water Resources Management and Information
Reports To: Senior Operations- Manager
Location: Kabwe

Qualifications:
a) Five (5) O-Levels with Credit and above in Mathematics and English: b) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management. Water Resources Engineering. Agricultural Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution:
c) Master’s degree in environmental engineering, Natural Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering. Agricultural Engineering, or its equivalent from al recognized University/institution.
d) Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ):
e) At least seven (7) years’ experience in water resources management, natural resources management, environment or conservation sector with at least four (4) years at senior management level in a reputable institution; and
f) Must be a Zambian Citizen.

Other Requirements
a) Highly developed leadership and management skills:
b) Strategic/Business planning skills;
c) Good computer skills:
d) Knowledge of business management:
e) High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics; and
f) Excellent communication and people skills.

Purpose of the Job:
The Catchment Manager is responsible for managing, overseeing and implementing water resources programs and activities in the Catchment. He or she is also responsible for administration of assets, human and financial resources at the Catchment level.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:
a) Contribute to the formulation, development and review of water resources management policies and strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances as well as aligning resources accordingly.
b) Provide technical advice in water resources management to protect rivers, flora, fauna, land, people, culture and marine resources and help promote sustainable agriculture for the benefit of existing and future generations.
c) Manage, supervise, assign and be accountable for the work of subordinates at the catchment level.
d) Make recommendations pertaining to water resources management that will ensure the protection of groundwater and surface water resources from pollution and over- exploitation at the catchment level.
e) Provide technical support in the process of allocation of water permits at the catchment level.
f) Ensure the engagement and assistance of the Catchment Office to local community groups in the development, management and implementation of water and natural resources management projects in the Catchment.
g) Develop partnerships with the community and other stakeholders so as to render the delivery of practical technical advice to the community and management as well as negotiate for water permits with communities to meet water needs.
h) Identify and monitor water use, demand and quality for the Catchments.
i) Develop Catchment Water Resources Management Plans
i) Identify and develop new initiatives and prepare project proposals for the attention of the Catchment Council. Authority and identify possible funding sources.
k) Provide oversight on prudent water resources management information to multiple subordinates within the catchment departments and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
l) Receive, review and recommend any water permit application for consideration by the institution in accordance with the Water Resources Management Act:
m) Resolve and facilitate amicable resolutions for possible water user conflict in the Catchment:
n) Prepare and submit comprehensive technical reports pertaining to water resources management and availability to the Senior Operations- Manager:
o) Prepare Annual Workplan and Budget for the Catchment:
p). Provide input in the Monitoring & Evaluation Unit at the Catchment level;
q) Facilitate the timely procurement of materials, equipment and services at the Catchment:
r) Oversee records management, information handling amongst staff and communication of information to staff within the Catchment.
s) Supervise the management of financial and human resources in the Catchment;
t) Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS SUPPORTED BY COPIES OF CERTIFIED ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DETAILED CV’s WITH THREE (3) TRACEABLE REFEREES NOT LATER THAN 17:00HRS ON 9th August,2024 TO THE ADDRESS BELOW VIA THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: jobs@warma.org.zm . IN THE SUBJECT LINE, PLEASE INDICATE THE SPECIFIC POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION IS SCANNED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS THAT REFERENCE THE POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
• The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
Po Box 51059
LUSAKA
• PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY IF YOU DON’T MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
• BE AWARE OF FRAUDSTERS, WARMA WILL NOT ASK FOR ANY PAYMENT IN RESPECT OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.

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