Our client, Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), is a commercial statutory authority responsible for the effective management of Fiji's water and wastewater systems. WAF provides quality drinking water and wastewater services to more than 157,000 metered residential and non-residential customers in urban areas and supports the development of rural water-supply systems.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Chief Infrastructure Delivery Officer will provide strategic leadership for the planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across Fiji. Working in close partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, the role will oversee the successful delivery of major capital projects, infrastructure investment programmes, procurement strategies and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support WAF’s operational and strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of WAF’s capital infrastructure programme across Fiji. 
• Manage a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to required standards. 
• Partner closely with the COO to ensure infrastructure investments align with operational priorities and risk management requirements. 
• Oversee project governance, procurement, commissioning and handover processes. 
• Establish robust frameworks, systems and processes to support infrastructure delivery and performance reporting. 
• Manage capital and operational expenditure budgets and ensure effective financial stewardship. 
• Lead stakeholder engagement with government agencies, donors, funding institutions, contractors and regulators
• Drive major donor-funded infrastructure initiatives and sector reform programmes. 
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental requirements, health and safety obligations and legislative frameworks. 
• Build and develop a high-performing infrastructure delivery team and strengthen organisational capability.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. 
• Current membership of a recognised professional engineering body such as the Fiji Institute of Engineers, Engineers Australia or equivalent. 
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a senior management role. 
• At least 5 years’ practical experience in infrastructure project planning and delivery, preferably within the water and wastewater sector. 
• Strong strategic planning, commercial and capital investment management capability.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex capital projects and major infrastructure programmes. 
• Experience with FIDIC contracts, innovative procurement models and major donor-funded programmes (e.g. ADB, World Bank).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and people management skills. 
• Knowledge of water sector regulations, environmental compliance and public health standards. 
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

If you have any queries, please send them to [email protected] with the subject line as "WAF- CIDO". 

Applicants must apply online by Monday, 26 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.