Urban Water Utility Manager (Electro-Mechanical) 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: Urban Water Utility Manager (Electro-Mechanical)

Location: Lagos

About the role

• As our Urban Water Utility Manager (Electro-Mechanical) provide technical leadership when it comes to design, installation, maintenance and operation of water supply systems at all levels of service delivery. This role will strengthen LWC and other partner’s capacity to deliver reliable and energy friendly services and work closely with Lagos Water Corporation and the Lagos State Regulatory Commission to drive sustainable change

In this role, you will:

• Engage with engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings, including pump installations, solar powered systems and energy ratings for water supply systems.
• Oversee program delivery in Lagos, ensuring alignment with WaterAid standards, maintaining quality, and driving effective execution..
• Collaborate with regulators to ensure the installed systems follow safety codes and water quality standards
• Organize regular workshops with partner utilities to share practices in maintenance planning and asset planning
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field). Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in municipal utility maintenance, construction, and repair of water/sewer systems with at least 3 years in an electro-mechanical or technical supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for water utilities.
• Experience in strengthening urban utility systems for sustainable delivery

Application closing: October 9, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified Candidates should:

Go to Urban Water Utility Manager (Electro-Mechanical) at WaterAid to Apply