In the past Nepal Water Supply Corporation
(NWSC) was playing the three dimensional roles of ‘owner’, operator and tariff
fixation. This system created a monopoly in the water supply operation and
exposed the management to severe external influences and interventions. Such
influence largely impacted on the operational efficiency of the utility. One of
the examples of such influence is the recruitment of personnel. Unless this
three dimensional roles could be clearly defined and separated the management
side could not be improved. Therefore the following three entities were formed.
KVWSMB has its office in Thapathali, Kathmandu.
It is now working on a rented house. KVWSMB office building in Sainbu,
Bhaisepati is in construction phase and is almost completed. The organization
is headed by an Executive Director who is the chief executive officer. He is
responsible for all functions of the Board including day to day works. The
Executive Director reports to the executive committee and co-ordinates with
MoWSS and all other related institutions/agencies. The approved number of
regular staff is 53. This number is not yet recruited completely. They will be
gradually recruited within 2 years as per requirement. Services like security,
cleaning and specific works that cannot be accomplished by regular staff shall
be taken by outsourcing. The regular staffs are mainly involved in regular
works of office administration, management, co-ordination, record keeping,
communication etc.
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