SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
In line with the Government of Indonesia’s (GOI) prioritization of increased access to clean water for residents across the country, the KIAT Water Hibah – Performance-based Grant (PBG) Pilot Activity project (the Project) aims to improve the performance and sustainability of local government (LG)-owned water utilities (PDAMs). The DFAT/KIAT-financed Project has been developed by DFAT, KIAT, and GOI teams to test and illustrate the effectiveness of a Performance Based Grant mechanism in stimulating tangible performance and service delivery improvements among PDAMs across seven key performance indicators (KPIs) and four key themes. The key themes are Governance, Operation Efficiency, Financial Management and Service Quality. The performance indicators to achieve the grants are Business Plans, Non-Revenue Water, Energy Efficiency, Operating Ratio, Billing Collection Effectiveness, Continuity of Supply and Water Quality.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
National Water Treatment Specialists will support the Senior Water Supply Adviser in the identification, design, and implementation of improved disinfection facilities in the PDAMs participating in the PBG Supplementary Component for Improved Disinfection Grant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks will include but not be limited to:
- Assistance to PDAMs with compliance with regulations, guidelines, SOPs for disinfection
- Assessment of PDAM facilities and operations
- Gap Analysis
- Supporting protocols, templates and SOPs
- Improved compliance with Regulations and Guidelines
- Measures to Improve Chlorination Performance
- Survey and design of selected measures
- Implementation support
- Commissioning and training
- Reporting
- Input to Monthly Reports
- Input to the Interim Report and Final Report
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- University Graduate in Civil Engineering
Essential Skills:
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of Water Treatment for urban drinking water supplies
- Good knowledge in Microsoft Program – Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Able to work independently as well as member of a team
- Ability to prioritize and organize task and priority to meet deadline
- Able to conduct field survey to PDAM Locations in all locations within Indonesia
Desirable Skills:
- Good knowledge in AUTOCAD and associated engineering design packages
Language Proficiency:
- Able to write cohesive reports in Bahasa Indonesia
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by 30 July 2021/as soon as possible on our Careers Page.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
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