Chief of Staff – Water

The Chief of Staff in the Water Utility is a position that reports directly to the Executive Director – Head of the Water utility. The overall role is a support function to the Head of the Water utility in all aspects of the business, specifically around strategy, communication, coordination, and interaction with all stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Planning of activities in the Water Utility and overall schedule controls of Head of Water
• Management of Executive level policies across the Water Utility
• Management of Control aspects of the Water Utility at the Executive Level
• Overall Strategy Management of the Water Utility in coordination with the Head of Water
• Manage minutes of executive meetings and follow-up of agenda items
• Provide input, guidance, and support to the Head of Water as well as other Water executive team members
• Ensure timely communication and coordination with external stakeholders of Water Utility at the Executive level
• Capability to support/Stand in for Director levels of different departments when required.
• Presentation capability for all aspects of the business at the executive level
• Capability to evaluate, analyze and challenge governing functions of the water utility and recommend changes and improvements
• Executive level communication and Marketing and assist with a Marketing role
• Essentially a very wide purview of the functions of the entity with a Business Management degree is normally preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Previous Strategy management and similar position
• This is an overall Director role looking for good interpersonal and communication skills
• Water-related experience is beneficial but not essential
• Previous experience of the Chief of Staff will be beneficial
• Knowledge of the Water Market globally is beneficial but not essential
• Highly developed commercial acumen
• Experience in a dynamic complex commercial organization, managing multiple projects
• Ability to persuade and influence people at all levels
• Innovative approach, eager to challenge the status quo
• Ability to focus on short and long-term strategic objectives
• Business/Marketing management skills and related degrees

Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree
• Director-level experience is essential
• MBA will be seen very favorably