Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Us
North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (NWWSSCL) is a key utility service provider mandated to supply high-quality water and sanitation services in the North Westem Province of Zambia. Our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and affordable water and sanitation solutions to meet the needs of our customers while fostering development in the communities we serve.

The Opportunity
NWWSSCL is seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director to lead the company in achieving its mission and strategic objectives. This is a highly demanding and rewarding position requiring exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
• Develops and implements a long-term strategy and vision for the company that generates satisfactory levels of shareholder value and positive, reciprocal relations with relevant shareholders.
• Develops and recommends to the Board of NWWSSCL the corporate and business plan and, once approved, ensures its implementation
• Evaluates NWWSSCL budget plans, including strategies against objectives and policies submitted by subordinates from all departments and districts, providing guidance and advice, ensuring that submissions are realistic and attainable, and thereafter presenting the budget to the board for approval.
• Reviews constantly the company’s performance against set objectives and plans as given in the corporate business plan. NWASCO performance guidelines, and mandatory standards and specifications for water supply and sanitation service providers.
• Ensures that necessary resources are marshalled to finance, equip, and run the planned operations, capital projects, and visions.
• Chairs management meetings with senior managers and procurement meetings in order to ensure that the company’s procurements and other programs are value-adding and within agreed timeframes.
• Attends water sector consultative forums and represents the company at fairs and seminars, both local and international.
• Prepare and present to the Board and relevant bodies objective periodic reports of the company’s affairs, performance, and related issues for information and decision-making.
• Attends to important stakeholder queries emanating from councils, government, statutory bodies, and donors.
• Agrees monitors and reviews the performance of subordinates to ensure that they meet their agreed objectives and targets.
• Stakeholder engagement & Partnership creation
• Proven record of financial resources mobilization for a water and sanitation company projects or similar industry
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the board from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
• Must be a Zambian Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in either Business or any relevant field
• Must be a fully paid up member of the relevant Professional Bodies.
• At least 10 years of progressive management experience, with 5 years at a senior leadership level.
• Proven expertise in water supply, sanitation, or related sectors.
• Must not be above the age of 55 years.
• All foreign qualifications to be certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZQA)
• Must be willing to reside in Solwezi during tenure of employment
Personal Attributes
• Visionary and results-driven leader.
• High levels of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial management, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing water supply and sanitation utilities in Zambia
• High analytical skills and proven business acumen.

Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to lead a critical utility company impacting communities across North Western Province.
• Be at the forefront of innovation in water supply and sanitation services.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to submit their application letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and certified copies of relevant certificates in both soft and hard copies.
Submit a written narrative in not more than one page of how you harnessed resources in your previous role and how you would use that experience as a blue print for North Western Water company Limited:
The Board Chairperson
North Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Plot No.1249
Mema House

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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