Water Research and Regulatory Framework
 
  • Coordinate the adoption and implementation of Somaliland’s Water Act and other regulatory framework for Somaliland water sector
  • Enhance the establishment of sustainable management for all completed water projects at all levels to insure self-sustainability as highlighted by the National policy and other water regulatory framework documents
  • Cary out comprehensive studies to Somaliland water shed management
  • Undertake studies on ground and surface water and carry out exploratory activities.
  • Assess, review and monitor active prospecting of potential aquifer.
  • Lead and train Ministry junior hydro-geologist technical staff to conduct field surveys and hydro geological field trips to assess and prospect potential aquifer.
  • Create and organize a Ministry repository (data center) for all hydro-geological data.
  • Coordinate the minister and the DG the responsibilities with all Somaliland’s water regulatory framework documents.
  • Review & gather all Basic studies consisting in the analysis and re-elaboration of previous studies, (geological, hydrogeological and geophysical, water basements, Water catchments etc) carried out in the area by UN and International organizations.
  • Support, supervise and assign the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of the Department’s staff.
  • Organize the implementation of tariff setting with the application of water tariff policy procedures and involvement of all stakeholders.
  • Ensure water service providers to comply with all applicable regulations that flow from the Water Act, such all permitting requirements, payment of tariffs and the repayment of Ministry capital investments.
  • Ensure accountability, transparency and integrity.
  • Motivate department staff and lead by example.