Business Manager (Urban Water Supply) at WaterAid

With a population of over 150 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Political unrest, poor governance and corruption have led to decades of water shortages, while the population has increased rapidly. Though there is surface and ground water, rapid population growth, particularly in urban areas, has not been supported with additional resources. Only 11% of people have access to safe sanitation and 42% live without access to clean water. Funding for water, sanitation and hygiene is low and there is little coordination within the government. The poorest and most marginalised people live in unofficial slum settlements using expensive private services.

We are recruiting:

Position: Business Manager (Urban Water Supply)

Location: Lagos

About the role

• As our Business Manager(Urban Water Supply) you will play a pivotal role in managing resources, operations, and service delivery.
• The role includes strategic planning, budgeting, revenue generation, regulatory compliance, and fostering sustainable financial and customer management practices.

In this role, you will:

• Develop financial models, cost recovery strategies, and investment plans for Lagos Water Corporation (LWC).
• Monitor programme impacts and partner performance to ensure delivery against plans.
• Facilitate public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand services and finance innovation.
• Track and document progress and innovations in utility reforms for institutional memory.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accountancy, or a related field.Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility business management, commercial and revenue improvements with at least three (3) years in a commercial/revenue or financial administration capacity.
• Proven record of reducing operational costs while maintaining or improving service levels.
• Experience in strengthening urban utility systems for sustainable service delivery.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Existing links/network in the WASH Sector

Application closing; October 9, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified Candidates should:

Go to Business Manager (Urban Water Supply) at WaterAid to Apply