With more than 130 years of experience in the management of the integral water cycle, it is an international benchmark, with a presence in several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Aguas de Valencia Internacional is looking for committed professionals who wish to contribute to sustainable development and face global challenges in water management. If you value teamwork, innovation and want to positively impact communities around the world, this is the ideal place to develop your career.
We are looking for a: Non- Revenue Water Expert
🌍 Location: Cuanza Norte Province (Project: N'Dalatando), Angola 🏢
Company: Aguas de Valencia International
Access to drinking water is a fundamental pillar for sustainable development, and at Aguas de Valencia International we work every day to make it possible. If you are an expert in Non- Revenue Water, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a committed specialist with strategic vision and a passion for operational efficiency to help us optimize our processes and ensure the supply of quality water to thousands of people in Angola.
Technical losses
• Some gaps in the relevant information such as distribution network maps, its set up, quality &material aspects, age, lengths, etc…
• Limitations in network sectorization and pressure zones establishment
• Deficit in relevant operational data: Network Pressures, volumes of water in relevant points (due to absence or inaccuracy of bulk water meters), flow data
• Limitations in the management of the reservoirs.
• Limited number of leak detection equipment and other specific equipment to support in technical losses detection
• Limitations in leak management (periodic registration of leaks and reporting on the status including the time to repair, differentiating the type of pipe- main one or secondary).
Commercial losses
• Limitations in the NRW monitoring and control areas
• Deficits in customer metering practices, including type, manufacturer and age of customer meters used as well as customer meter testing facilities and practices.
• Deficits in customer database (type of customers, connection and disconnection policies, illegal connections) and their consumption profiles
• Deficits in tariff structure (flat rates, unmetered, large customers)
• Deficits in billing and collection policies and processes
Description and Main Tasks
The Specialist in Non-Water Revenue Expert, will work closely with the MOME and address the following aspects:
• Streamline the water balance to estimate the current level of NRW including the clear separation of the technical and commercial losses (IWA latest models);
• Develop a template for reporting specifically of NRW on a periodic basis (monthly and/or quarterly) based on the water balance model;
• Estimate the financial value of the losses and the expected gains with the reduction of each category of losses (comparing with the costs to reduce it)
• Audit on a regular basis (Quarterly) the level of losses reported and issuing recommendations for improvement (Separate the actions that must be implemented by the various stakeholders)
• Regular and Relevant follow up trainings on the NRW management practices (at least once per semester)
Requirements
The selected consultant should have the following requirements:
✔️At least a bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering area, such as Hydraulic, Civil or other related field.
✔️A minimum of 8 years working experience and at least 5 years working with NRW reduction
✔️At least 2 years’ experience working in Angola;
✔️Proficient in Portuguese or Spanish and have good domain of English;
✔️Experience in working with Microsoft tools and some relevant hydraulic/engineering tools (GIS, epanet, autocad, etc…)
✔️Having worked in developing countries is a plus.
✔️Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
🔹 If you are a person with leadership, strategic vision and passion for water management, we want to meet you. 📩 Apply now by sending your CV and motivation letter through our platform and be part of a team committed to the sustainable development of water in Angola.
Dive into this great adventure and transform the future of water 🌊 !