About the job
Sheladia Associates is seeking a professional full-time National Water Services Specialist to join our team on an on-going USAID funded Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Activity (LUWASH) project in Nigeria.
The objective of this project is to support our Client, The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), in the expansion and improvement of urban WASH service delivery and infrastructure through strengthened governance, increased accountability, and improved financial and technical capabilities of public water utilities and private sector providers.
The specific duties for this role will include:
- Work closely with the team and coordinate with the stakeholders including public water systems and certified operators, and with other departmental offices, other states, and with national and local regulatory and advisory bodies.
- Coordinate with other organizations including For Profit and Nonprofit organizations, service providers, outside vendors, consultants, and associations, if required.
- Conduct reconnaissance visits of all sites; Reporting of site visits.
- Assist the team with the preliminary survey and fieldwork monitoring. Coordination and planning of daily activities for the national construction team at the site.
- Assist the team in assessing long-term operation and maintenance requirements.
- Contribute to asset maintenance management system implementation.
- Participate in regular on-the-site meetings with the stakeholders including the contractors.
- Participate in project staff meetings and planning sessions;
- Working with others in developing and maintaining relationships is a key value to the client and a critical requirement of this position.
- Assist WASH Service Delivery Lead and other team members where needed.
- Contribute to reporting and compliances as required under the contract.
- Any other task as directed by the CoP/management to meet the project requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in civil /Water Engineering or relevant qualification
- Must possess minimum of 12 years’ experience in the Water sector including 5 years in Urban Water supply and services projects.
- Prior experience on Donor funded projects such as USAID/UN/JICA is desirable.
- Knowledge of local water/utility services rules and regulations is advantageous.
All qualified candidates please send your resume and cover letter to recruiting@Sheladia.com.
SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
