Water Demand Management Specialist

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

The responsibilities of the incumbent include but are not limited to:

• Track and document Water Demand Management (WDM) policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines, and codes.
• Co-develop annual action plan with tracking and monitoring the progress of the implementation of WMD programs.
• Assist Miyahuna management in preparing annual reports on activities and recommendations.
• Evaluate Water Use Efficiency Programs conducted under Miyahuna.
• Determine customer categories to be targeted in the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and Demand Management Programs.
• Provide technical support to the communications unit at Miyahuna in aspects relevant to water demand management.
• Design and evaluate performance indicators relevant to WDM and conduct cost effective analysis.
• On an annual basis, develop plans and relevant budgeting for WUE programs to be implemented in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform demand forecasts and supply requirement calculations in coordination with the Technical and Operational Directorate to support Miyahuna’s plans in meeting future demands for the different categories of customers.
• Lead the efforts to initiate the service of water audits for large consumers and supervise their implementation.
• Supervise the development of water conservation education programs for water users, schools, community organizations, associations, etc.
• Facilitate the linkage between Miyahuna and the WDM Directorate at the Ministry of Water Irrigation.

QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Water or Civil Engineering. Advanced degree in Water Management or Business Administration is a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum eight years of experience in water management with two plus years in the field of water demand management.
• In depth knowledge and experience in the Jordan water sector.
• Experience working with various stakeholders and multidisciplinary tasks.
• Experience in building and leading teams with different organizations.

  SKILLS:

• Excellent working knowledge of English and Arabic in both written and spoken.
• Managerial experience in water utilities.
• Knowledge in the water sector in Jordan.
• Acquaintance with WDM principles, policies, and strategies implemented in this sector.
• Acquaintance of statistical sampling techniques used in evaluating program effectiveness.
• Mastering general computer programs such as MS word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
• Acquaintance with the administrative and regulatory roles including regulation and documentation of information, filing procedures, establishment and update of database, drafting of letters, and arrangements of meetings.
• Excellent technical report writing.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and on multidisciplinary activities.
• Project Management skills including planning, risk management, team management, developing project’s activities, monitoring and follow up, and time management.
• Very good knowledge of the National Building Code, Uniform plumbing code and the relevant JSMO standard and regulations.