Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA) – with funding from USAID is supporting the State Government of Bauchi, in Nigeria to implement an ambitious water and sanitation sector reform project. The aim of the project is to assist the Bauchi State Water Board (BSWB) achieve commercial viability providing services in a sustainable manner and operate with financial and management autonomy.
Tetra Tech, implementing the SUWASA project, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to applicant gender, creed or religious beliefs.
SUWASA now seeks to employ a Nigerian national with the following qualifications and background. This position is full-time and will be based in Bauchi town, Bauchi State.
UTILITY FINANCE SPECIALIST (REF: UFS, Bauchi)
Key Responsibilities a) Develop the tariff policy and based on this, design a tariff structure for water services in Bauchi; b) Recommend an appropriate billing system that is robust and easy to use; c) Support the project implementation team in designing of innovative financing approaches to water and sanitation investments in Bauchi State. This may include exploring potential investments from the private sector; d) Assist in knowledge development and management in terms of utility financing; e) Coordinate with and establish useful links with partners and financial institutions involved in water and sanitation reform and finance.
Qualifications and Experience a) At least a Masters degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration, or any other relevant academic degree; b) A minimum of six years of professional experience in utility finance related activities; c) Knowledge in financing of infrastructure is an advantage; d) Experience in tariff designs and tariff policies is essential; e) Experience in designing, structuring the financing of infrastructure projects for water supply and waste management; f) Experience in working with USAID would be an advantage; g) A demonstrable understanding of the financial challenges faced by the water and sanitation sector in Nigeria and specifically in Bauchi State; h) Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to interpret difficult financial information related to utility operations.
Interested candidates should email an updated, current CV with three references and a cover letter to: recruit@ard-suwasa.org, with the relevant job reference you are applying for as the subject line (e.g UFS, Bauchi). Only shortlisted candidates meeting the listed minimum qualifications will be contacted for interview. The selected candidate offered the position will be engaged by SUWASA in consideration of candidate availability and receipt of required hiring approval from USAID Contracting Officer. Salary and benefits offered will be in conformance with project local compensation plan.
For a detailed job responsibility and qualification requirements visit (on http://www.usaid-suwasa.org/)
The closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday, 22 February 2013
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