Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Vacancy – Executive Director

The Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc. (CAWASA Inc) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Executive Director.  CAWASA Inc. is a Caribbean institution which promotes the sustainable growth and development of Caribbean Water and Sewerage Utilities through training, networking, research, certification and institutional support.


Core Responsibilities:


  • Establish and maintain a productive relationship with local, regional and international institutions.
  • Create and maintain good relationship with the key staff of Member Utilities
  • Manage the process of identifying feasible projects and implementing them
  • Prepare project proposals for submission to funding agencies
  • Prepare business plans and reports for Board’s consideration
  • Implement strategies and manage the organization to achieve the targets set
  • Keep in touch with the challenges and issues faced by member utilities and activate appropriate responses


Qualifications and Experience:


  • Post-graduate qualifications in Management, with, ideally, a first degree in some aspect of water supply and waste water management
  • At least seven (7) years minimum experience at a senior executive capacity in an engineering oriented organization or a consulting environment
  • Work experience in Caribbean countries
  • Excellent written and communication skills including presentation and reporting skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding leadership, networking  and strategic management skills
  • A high degree of computer literacy skills in a range of business application software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, QuickBooks
  • Previous experience in the operations of a water utility will be an asset


Applications with full curriculum details and two (2) references should be addressed to:


The President

CAWASA/EXD

Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc

P O Box RB2293

Rodney Bay

Gros Islet

ST LUCIA


And sent by E-mail to: cawasa@candw.lc by 31st January 2014.

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