Manager of the African Water Academy, Africa
Operationally responsible to: The African Water Academy Executive Board
Responsible for: Academic and strategic management of the African water Academy, including managing staff
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Period: Three-year, renewable contract with six-month probation period starting 1st January 2012
Financial benefits: Position includes expatriate benefits with an international salary to be negotiated depending on experienceFrom its inception in 1980, the African Union of Water Suppliers (UADE), subsequently the African Water Association (AAE/AfWA) has focused on improving governance of public sector water supply and sanitation services. AfWA’s Scientific and Technical Council provided a focus on strengthening utility management, especially technical and financial management.A great number of capacity building projects are in progress within the African Water Association. The latest project is the Water Operators Partnership Programme, a global and United Nations Organization initiated programme in 2007 entrusted to the AfWA for its implementation on the African continent. The main actions of the WOP are made of Capacity Building programs on a coaching basis among the high performing water utilities with the less performing ones.AfWA remains committed to supporting capacity building and knowledge exchange between African public, civil society and private water institutions. Building on its support for WOP and various capacity building programs, the African Water Academy provides an opportunity for Africa to focus on improving high-level leadership development amongst African Water Utilities.The objectives of the African Water AcademyThe objectives of the African Water Academy can be summed up in the following items:To increase the inheritance that is water favoring the exchange of information (techniques, legal, scientific, cultural,) and thematic reflections.To give a training to senior executives and decision makers.To contribute to decision making in water issue, mainly by the organization of seminars, by the initiative and managing studies, by general recommendations so as to sustain a durable development.To provide coaching / mentor services in the reform and the change managementTo ensure a permanent promotion of good governance in the management of water and sanitation sector.To ensure a better management of practitioners’ communities.To promote the education of the society vis à vis the water and sanitation related stakes.To act as group of experts for AfWATo share innovations and experiencesTo learn from the other sectors (experiences sharing)To recommend innovation in education matter about water within training institutions and established professional associations.The Manager of the African Water Academy main responsibilities & dutiesThe Manager shall be the Managing Director and the Academic Manager of the Academy.The African Water Academy Manager’s specific responsibilities are grouped under four main categories listed below.Programmatic and operationalShall prepare on the basis of the principle of planning and budgeting based on the results, his working program project academic programme ( course content and structure), and financial estimate, annual reports and financial statements and submit them to the Executive Body for approval.Shall submit all his programs for approval to the Executive Body, draw the detailed plans for the carrying out of these programme approved and carry on their execution.Shall ensure that the strategic operating plan of the Academy includes measures to improve success and satisfaction level, with emphasis placed on teaching/learning and outcome assessment.Shall initiate and manage strategic relationships between the African Water academy and academic and research institution in Africa an around the worldShall appoint and manage staff members of the African Water Academy in accordance with the administrative and legal applicable disposals, recruit other staff members of the Academy such as the consultants and assignment persons or under contracts ones.The personnel recruitment is done at the right periodShall Organize and prepare Executive Board meetings, draft the Agenda and proceedings, and follow up on the implementation of decisions.Shall coordinate and synchronize the operations of the African Water Academy with those of the AfWA. In that respect, the Manager will stay in close contact with the Chairman of the Scientific and Technical Council and the Secretary General of the AfWA.Develop clear operational procedures for the African water AcademyFinancialMobilise funding resources for the African Water Academy under the direction of AfWA leadership and the Secretary General and based on a 3-year business plan approved by the Academy Executive BoardShall receive the funds and carry out expenses according to financial regulations of the Academy in order to guarantee an effective and economic financial administration.Ensure that projects are implemented in a cost-effective manner.Provide quarterly financial statements to the Academy Executive Board and Secretary General.Follow-up with donors on the disbursement of fundingCommunicationPromote the African Water Academy within Africa to secure the participation of utilities and other stakeholders in the programme activities and both within Africa and outside the region to encourage more financial partners to join the programme and for learning between regions.Disseminate knowledge on good practices.Ensure that all stakeholders receive regular communications, in addition to the annual reportDevelop and maintain strong relations and efficient coordination with various partners, including donors, governments, participating utilities, and other partners.Monitoring and evaluationShall establish monitoring systems and outcome assessments that enable the analysis of key performance objectives and identifies business model trends and plan for improvement.Report quarterly and annually to the Executive Board on progress, achievements, and challengesSelection criteria & qualificationThe applicant for the position of Manager of the African Water Academy should have extensive academic and administrative experience and potential including the following:Minimum of Master degree in engineering, finance, economics, management, law or other related fieldAt least five years of experience in engineering, operations, management or educational management, including water and sanitation practices and/or academic and researchFluency in both English and FrenchExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to set high standards for pedagogy, curricular developmentStrong organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and computer skillsAbility to communicate with diverse constituents and be an effective advocate for the institutionAbility to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrityStrong and effective customer skillsAbility to manage sensitive and confidential issuesAbility to work in a fast-paced deadline oriented environmentAbility to multi-task and prioritize workloadStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to relate and communicate to internal and external audiences and articulate the mission of the African water Academy effectively.Commitment to Pan African and gender diversityPriority will be given to African citizens and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.Interested candidates should send their expression of interest and CV before 29 November 2011 to the following address (via E-mail)AFRICAN WATER ASSOCIATION - AfWA / ASSOCIATION AFRICAINE DE L’EAU - AAE
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