Operations and Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Manager. at Embu Water And Sanitation Company

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all water distribution activities including plant operations, non-revenue water management, quality assurance, and maintenance of minimal levels of water wastage.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Provide direction and coordinate the management of water distribution, sewerage, quality assurance, and non-revenue water functions
• Provide sound leadership and supervision to departmental staff
• Ensure the adequacy and allocation of working tools and resources for all functions
• Prepare comprehensive annual budgets and participate in budget planning
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets through prudent and timely spending
• Undertake performance management for the section
• Ensure timely reporting of sectional performance
• Establish and maintain sound systems, policies, and procedures for effective departmental functioning

Operational Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and bills of quantities for various projects
• Develop plans for reduction of water wastage
• Ensure set targets regarding water distribution, non-revenue water, and plant deliverables are met
• Develop and submit proposals on water distribution-related projects
• Develop and maintain networks with key stakeholders to facilitate effective technical operations, including relevant government and private institutions
• Anticipate operational challenges by studying operating targets, modes of operation, section limitations, and monitoring unit performance, then implement measures to mitigate identified problems
• Improve operational quality results by studying, evaluating, and recommending process redesign and appropriate changes to designs, works, workflows, and team modifications
• Determine operational priorities