Manager, Commercial and Business Development (ES0043) at Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development

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Job Title: Manager, Commercial and Business Development

Reference: ESOO43  

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Recruiter: Human Capital Partners – HCP Nigeria

Employer: Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development

Unit: Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC)

As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, the Rivers State Government, through the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development (RSMWRRD),has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and Suitably qualified professionals to fill top level positions in the newly established Port Harcourt Water Corporation (PHWC) and Rivers State Water Services Regulatory Commission (RSWSRC).

In addition, the Rivers State Government and PHWC are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). This project will provide water and public sanitation facilities for approximately 1.5million residents in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas (LGAs). In order to ensure the successful implerrientation of the project, the RSMWRRD has identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various mid-level positions within PHWC.

Reporting to the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the commercial aspects of the PHWC's operations, particularly as they relate to meter reading, billing customer enrollment. Key responsibilities will be to:

•   Coordinate, lead, and manage the service delivery, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction functions of PHWC.

•   Develop systems for domestic and commercial customer identification, billing, and build relationships with customers in a way that support field staff in meter reading and billing.

•   Develop short and long-term commercial policies, strategies and operating plans that reflect the Company's goals and priorities and also grow customer base, increase revenue, while working with other teams to keep cost down.

Key Requirements:

•   A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business management, Marketing or other relevant disciplines.

•   Relevant post-graduate degree(s) and membership of professional bodies will be an advantage.

•   A minimum of ten (10) years' experience, with at least three (3) years' experience in a senior management position, preferably in the commercial function of a commercially oriented water utility or similar organizations.

•   Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the Water Utilities industry, including the water production process, and challenges, including non-revenue water, sound knowledge and understanding of commercial analysis.

Deadline: 04 July, 2013.

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