Business Manager (Urban Water Supply) at WaterAid

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.Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• 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.
• 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