CAREER OPPORTUNITY

AMENDED

POSITION – MANAGING DIRECTOR

Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) is a Registered Professional Engineering Government Company engaged in the design and construction of water supply, wastewater, drainage and housing development infrastructure.

The Managing Director supports the Board in (i) its strategic role by assisting with establishing the overall corporate and operational direction of RWSL and ensuring its implementation; (ii) its risk management role, by implementing and managing systems for  effective risk management, compliance adherence and reporting ; (iii) its  stewardship role; by ensuring that RWSL’s activities reflect the public sector values and employment principles and that RWSL has arrangements in place to meet its statutory and professional obligations in the management and delivery of engineering services.

The Managing Director is responsible for the representation of the Government’s position on matters relating to the supply of potable water and for providing information on the status of agreements of that nature.

Key Responsibilities

1. Consults with senior managers, establishes and ensures the maintenance of the Organization’s main objectives, operating policies, procedures and programmes;
2. Promotes the maintenance of prudent financial practices through the organization; reviews the Company’s Budget, monthly and annual financial statements to ensure that they align with the Company’s objectives, policies and programmes; grants approval, where appropriate, for submission to the Board of Directors;
3. Ensures that RWSL complies with relevant legislative and other Government requirements, and that the Board is able to account to Government on RWSL’s activities;
4. Ensures that major issues and risks (any obstacle that hinders RWSL from adhering to legislation and Government policy, as well as accomplishing its objectives) are identified and managed and that the Board and Government are kept informed;
5. Analyses, interprets and gives effect to the policies, programmes and objectives of the RWSL and takes decisions on critical and sensitive matters;
6. Manages the RWSL’s relationships with its clients and stakeholders on behalf of the Board;
7. Approves procurement activities and ensures that procurement process is in keeping with the GOJ’s procurement guidelines;
8. Attends and participates in meetings of the Board of Directors; where necessary, provides guidance to members on issues being discussed, the protocol and established procedures in the conduct of meetings;
9. Ensures the continuous development of the public water system by maintaining a well-equipped and highly motivated staff to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the performance of the Company’s functions;
10. Initiates representation to the Government and International Funding Agencies for the funding of capital projects and ensures these objectives are successfully accomplished;
11. Negotiates with Lending Agencies the terms and conditions of loan agreements, while ensuring strict adherence to the conditions outlined in such agreements;
12. Assist with the preparation and agreement of external consultancy contracts to earn funds associated with appropriation in aid from other Government Ministries and Private Sector entities;
13. Manages and oversees RWSL’s assets and accountable for the expenditure of its funds;
14. Reviews reports and directs senior managers to take corrective actions in relation to any
15. undesirable situation;
16. Co-ordinates the preparation of data required by the Board, Government Bodies or other International Funding Agency and ensure the timely transmission of the information;
17. Prepare Briefs for the Board’s Chairman and the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation on any aspects of the Company’s activities, when required;
18. Directs and co-ordinates the preparation of annual reports and other performance reports of the Organization for submission to the Board;
19. Intervene in disputes or other controversial issues which remain unresolved despite efforts
20. made at lower levels of the Organization;
21. Prepares and presents the Agency’s Status Report to Heads of Agency meeting on a monthly basis;
22. Provides guidance to the Portfolio Minister for Parliamentary Sectoral Debates and the Standing Finance Committee;
23. Represents the Company at meetings, parliament, international conferences, and other relevant events;
24. Provides technical direction on projects, conducts routine site visits to project sites periodically, and occasionally accompanies Government Officials or Officials of Lending Agencies;
25. Ensures the establishment and maintenance of procedures and systems for the monitoring of water supply projects in Jamaica;
26. Evaluates the performance of existing programmes and processes for water supply, planning and monitoring, and to make certain they meet the needs of users and Government;
27. Ensures the co-ordination, direction and controlling of technical activities to ensure that their operations are aligned with the Government’s policies and goals as well as the instructions of the Board;
28. Approves appointment of senior staff and handle complex staff matters referred by the Manager in charge of Human Resources;
29. Communicates policies and programmes of the Board and Government to the staff;
30. Ensures compliance with legislation governing employment and occupational health and
31. safety conditions;
32. Ensures adequate plans and strategies are in place to address ongoing employment needs;
33. Provides direction for conflict management and mitigating the risks of industrial disputes;
34. Provides direction for the training and development of employees while actively participating in the management of executive employment;
35. Approves employment, appointments, and promotions of staff;
36. Conducts Performance Appraisals for Divisional Heads, on an annual or special basis.

Qualification and Experience

• Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or comparable professional qualifications
• Project Management Certification
• At least ten (10) years’ experience at a senior management level,
• Working in Government for at least ten (10) years at a senior management level is an asset,
• Professional Engineering certification is an asset

Guiding principles

• Methodical
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Vision
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Impact & Influence
• Good technical skills
• People Management
• Good interpersonal skills
• Managing Partners
• Change Management
• Managing the Client Interface
• Managing External Relationships

Other Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of water utility planning and operations
• Extensive knowledge of management principles and techniques
• Knowledge of the Management and Accountability Act, The Financial Audit & Accountability Act
• Extensive knowledge of Public Sector Procurement Policy and contracting process.

Remuneration and Contract

A contract package, within the guidelines of the Government of Jamaica pay scale, will be offered to the successful candidate who will be employed on a fixed term contract basis.

Mode of Application

In addition to the application letter, applicants are required to submit the following:

• Full Curriculum Vitae
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees
• A 1-3 page Vision for the advertised position.

Applications should be submitted no later than March 12, 2026 and be addressed to:

The Corporate Secretary

Rural Water Supply Limited

3^rd Floor, The Towers

25 Dominica Drive,

Kingston 5.

Email: info@rwsl.gov.jm

While we thank you for your expressions of interest, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.