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Job Description

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) was established in 2012 under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011. One of its main functions is to manage and regulate the use of Zambia’s water resources in an integrated, participatory and sustainable manner taking into consideration the human, land, environmental and socio-economic factors. In order to effectively implement its functions, the Authority wishes to recruit suitably qualified, self- motivated and experienced persons for the following positions:-

MANAGER-COMPLIANCE (01 POSITION)

Department: Water Resources Management and Information Reports To: Senior Manager-Operations
Location: Headquarters – Lusaka

Qualifications:

a) Five (5) O-Levels with Credit and above in Mathematics and English
b) Bachelor’s degree in Environment Engineering. Natural Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering. Agricultural Engineering. or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution:
c) Master’s Degree in Water Engineering, Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management. Hydrology, or related:
d) Additional legal qualification will be an added advantage:
e) Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EZ):
f) Atleast seven (7) years’ experience in water resources management, natural resources management, environmental or conservation sector with atleast four (4) years at senior management level in a reputable institution; and
g) Must be a Zambian Citizen.

Other Requirements

a) Highly developed leadership and management skills:
b) Strategic/Business planning skills:
c) Good working knowledge of computers;
d) Knowledge of business management:
e) High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics; and
f) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Purpose of the Job:

Provide leadership in the enforcement and regulation of both ground and surface water users and monitor compliance to ensure effective use of water by all water users in accordance with the Water Resources Management Act.

Main Duties and Accountabilities:

a) Develop systems for implementation of regulations and compliance with water resources management policies and strategies by estimating, forecasting and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances as well as aligning resources accordingly.
b) Develop regulatory and compliance strategies as well as implementation of plans. c) Develop standard processes to track permits related to the management of Water Resources
d) Prepare a comprehensive work plan and budget for the Unit for implementation of programmes.
e) Develop appropriate plans for reviewing of the impact of water resources management strategies, regulations and guidelines to determine impact on operating procedures.
f) Develop strategies for receipt and investigation of public complaints concerning water resources management in order to facilitate the implementation of appropriate interventions.
g) Prepare draft recommendations pertaining to regulations and compliance guidelines that will ensure the protection of both groundwater and surface resources from pollution and over-exploitation.
h) Provide technical support in the process of allocation of water permits both at the National and catchment levels.
i) Develop and update internal guidance documents and procedures for compliance and enforcement of water resources management regulation;
i) Develop and implement guidelines for the implementation of penalties against non- compliant water users:
k) Provide information to the Legal Department for the prosecution of non-compliant/ illegal water users:
l) Prepare and submit comprehensive technical compliance and enforcement reports to the Senior Operations – Manager on a quarterly basis; and
m) Perform any other duties that may be delegated from time to time:

INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SEND THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS SUPPORTED BY COPIES OF CERTIFIED ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DETAILED CV’s WITH THREE (3) TRACEABLE REFEREES NOT LATER THAN 17:00HRS ON 9th August,2024 TO THE ADDRESS BELOW VIA THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: [email protected] . IN THE SUBJECT LINE, PLEASE INDICATE THE SPECIFIC POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION IS SCANNED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS THAT REFERENCE THE POSITION IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
Po Box 51059
LUSAKA

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY IF YOU DON’T MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

BE AWARE OF FRAUDSTERS, WARMA WILL NOT ASK FOR ANY PAYMENT IN RESPECT OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.