Chief Executive Officer

Organization Overview

The KW&SC, a prominent Public Sector Utility Corporation established under the KW&SC ACT-2023, is responsible for ensuring the provision of clean and safe drinking water and sewerage services to the citizens and maintaining the relevant infrastructure in its area of responsibility. To enhance its efficiency and focus on customer needs, the KW&SC is currently undergoing a comprehensive institutional reform. To spearhead this transformation, the Board of KW&SC is in search of a motivated and committed individual. The Board is seeking highly qualified individuals with a proven track record of effectively leading either a public or private sector organization. Candidate should possess a history of notable accomplishments that have contributed to the success, profitability, or reputation of the organization. Previous experience in institutional transformation and change management would be an added advantage.

Job Profile

• The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will serve as the head of the Corporation and, under the overall oversight, management, and guidance of the Board, will be responsible for exercising administrative and financial authority delegated by the Board or as prescribed.
• The CEO shall be the Principal Accounting Officer of the Corporation and shall manage the affairs of the Corporation in accordance with the provision of Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation Act-2023.
• The CEO will be responsible to the Board for providing strategic, innovative and visionary leadership to ensure efficient services to the citizens in accordance with the policies/plans approved by the Board and statutory requirements.
• The CEO shall devise, implement and monitor results for the strategic and operational businesses plan of the utility, and shall work collaboratively with the Board and stakeholders to improve the distribution systems, modernize commercial and financial operations, develop human capital and strengthen the organizational capacity to achieve strategic objectives. The CEO shall lead the reforms process and its associate managers to implement the turnaround of the utility.
• The job demands maturity, intellect business proficiency and people skills as it entails managing relationship with multiple stakeholders providing strategic direction to senior management of the utility and ensuring high degree of financial discipline.

Qualification

The suitable candidate should have:

• Master's Degree/ or minimum 16 years education in Business Administration/Public Administration/Management Science/Finance/Commerce/Engineering from the university/institution recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) or well reputed International University; OR
• Fellow Member of a recognized body of professional Accountants (ICAP/ICMAP or equivalent) along with HEC equivalency certificate to master degree.

Experience

• Minimum of 18 years of verified experience in large Public or Private sector organizations.
• Experience in the National and International development organizations will be preferred.
• Out of total experience, 5 years must be in senior management position that means:
  a) Eligible applicant must exhibit an experience of 5 years in leading position in a Public Sector entity or private sector;
  b) For applicants with previous work in the private industry experience at the C-level will considered.
• The applicant already working in Government/Semi-Government / Autonomous Public organization should apply through proper channel along with the NOC from their current employer.
• Working experience of managing a large-scale entity or public organization will be an added advantage.

Age

The upper age limit is 60 years on closing date of advertisement.

Tenure

This is contractual position for a period of 4 years, extendable on mutually agreed terms in accordance with KW&SC ACT-2023.

Application Process

The Position is based in Karachi. KW&SC is an equal opportunity employer. Absolute confidentiality will be maintained throughout the hiring process. Only those applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted for interview(s). TA/DA will not be admissible for the interview(s). The selected candidate will receive a competitive compensation package in accordance with their qualifications and experience.

Interested applicants may submit their application with a detailed CV, 2 passport size photos, a copy of their CNIC, experience certificate, two work samples, and two personal references, along with copies of their degrees and testimonials, within 15 days of the date of advertisement on email [email protected] or to the following office address:

Abdul Raqeeb Phul, Board Secretary,
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation
at Chairman Secretariat 9th miles, Karsaz, Karachi.

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