Business Manager (Urban Water Supply) Job at WaterAid

WaterAid is an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people break free from poverty and disease, unlock their potential and change their lives for good through improved access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid started its operation in Nigeria in 1995. Since then it has successfully executed several intervention programmes as outlined by its objectives and has made impact in the lives of the very poor. WaterAid with the country office in Abuja currently works in Bauchi, Enugu and Plateau States with funding from various donors and partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Manager (Urban Water Supply)

Job Location: Lagos
Contract type: 2 Years Fixed term (40 hours per week)

About the role

• As our Business Manager (Urban Water Supply), you will play a pivotal role in managing resources, operations, and service delivery.
• The role includes strategic planning, budgeting, revenue generation, regulatory compliance, and fostering sustainable financial and customer management practices.

In this role, you will:

• Develop financial models, cost recovery strategies, and investment plans for Lagos Water Corporation (LWC).
• Monitor programme impacts and partner performance to ensure delivery against plans.
• Facilitate public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand services and finance innovation.
• Track and document progress and innovations in utility reforms for institutional memory.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements
To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accountancy, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility business management, commercial and revenue improvements with at least three (3) years in a commercial/revenue or financial administration capacity.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Proven record of reducing operational costs while maintaining or improving service levels.
• Experience in strengthening urban utility systems for sustainable service delivery.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

•  Membership of a relevant professional body
• Existing links/network in the WASH Sector.

Salary
Competitive with excellent benefits.

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