{"id":668,"date":"2010-08-20T00:24:24","date_gmt":"2010-08-20T00:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=668"},"modified":"2010-08-19T09:26:12","modified_gmt":"2010-08-19T09:26:12","slug":"volta-river-authority-director-of-engineering-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/volta-river-authority-director-of-engineering-services.html","title":{"rendered":"Volta River Authority: Director of Engineering Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo)<\/strong>, a subsidiary of the <strong>Volta River Authority<\/strong>, whose mission is to procure electricity and distribute it efficiently, safely and reliably in the northern sector of Ghana in a commercially viable manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Function:<\/strong><br \/>\nProvide leadership in ensuring timely and competitively priced technical\/engineering services to NEDCo operational Department\/Sections in planning, designing and project management for electrical distribution system network, provide strategic direction, innovation and in harnessing Information Technology for competitive advantage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Formulation of general engineering and management information system policy guidelines and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations of NEDCo<br \/>\nPreparation of distribution network development plans and economic operating systems that have enough supply capacity to meet all present and future demands, as well as ensure safe, reliable and quality of supply of electricity to customers<br \/>\nPreparation of strategic documents on technical resource requirements and operational structures required to meet EC and PURC benchmarks<br \/>\nImplementation of core IT systems for use across NEDCo to incorporate adequate internal controls and safeguards<br \/>\nDevelop and design systems for user support, training and documentation<br \/>\nDevelop an effective framework\/system of operational controls to ensure that only authorised processing can take place and that the reasons for the re-runs, backups or re-organizations if necessary, are identified and investigated<br \/>\nInstitute the appropriate security controls and procedures to restrict access to the overall computer environment only to properly authorised users<br \/>\nRemuneration: Highly competitive compensation package<br \/>\nRequired Skills or Experience<\/p>\n<p>A first degree in Engineering plus a post-graduate qualification Engineering, Business or Management\/Administration<br \/>\nWell-developed electrical distribution system network planning, design and project management expertise<br \/>\nGood knowledge and understanding of ICT requirements for effective NEDCo operations<br \/>\nExtensive contract management and engineering services procurement experience<br \/>\nStrong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities<br \/>\nProven skills in strategic planning and execution and continuously seeking innovative ways of achieving results<br \/>\nHigh degree of honesty, integrity and professionalism in business dealing<br \/>\nExcellent inter-personal, organizational, communication and negotiation skills<br \/>\nAbility to foster good working relationships and networks with social, political and business leaders for the benefit of NEDCo<br \/>\nHow To Apply<\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants with the requisite qualifications and experience may apply, giving detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of their certificates, together with testimonials from two referees, both of whom must be professionally connected with their work, and a contact telephone number to reach:<br \/>\nThe Director<br \/>\nHuman Resource<br \/>\nVolta River Authority<br \/>\nP. 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