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IWMI Country Representative Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs

IWMI Country Representative Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. IWMI South Africa looking for “Country Representative“. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 09th July 2023.

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IWMI Country Representative Jobs 2023

The IWMI has published a job vacancy announcement on 09th June 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Country Representative to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.

Recruiter International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Position Country Representative
Location Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Country South Africa
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s Degree
Experience Required Minimum 10 years
Application Deadline 09th July 2023

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead country program development and implementation

  • Develop the strategic direction of the country office, ensuring consistency with IWMI’s and the CGIAR’s Research and Innovation Strategy, strong alignment to country and regional development priorities and research needs, and complementarity with the roles of partner organizations.
  • Coordinate development, funding and management of the project portfolio of the office through contributions to and leadership of the design and development of programmatic and project proposals.
  • Build a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration among country office staff, with other CGIAR and IWMI units and external partners.
  • Manage country office staff to ensure delivery of high quality, timely research and outputs that meet the requirements of partners and clients.
  • Provide substantive advice to the Director General, Deputy Director General, senior management and One CGIAR leadership on the country or regional strategic direction in relation to water systems science and planning of relevant programs and projects.

IWMI representation

  • Manage IWMI’s relationship with the host-country governments for the Country Office in accordance with host-country agreements.
  • Strengthen existing and develop new working relationships within the CGIAR and other research and development partners, national and regional authorities, and different stakeholders, to raise the profile and visibility of IWMI and CGIAR’s water systems science.
  • Proactively contribute to CGIAR/IWMI’s fundraising efforts by identifying relevant initiatives, developing a close network with donors, coordinating the preparation of proposals, and providing strong intellectual inputs in coordination with relevant strategic program directors (SPDs), research group leaders (RGLs) and the Business Development Unit (BDU).
  • Promote the uptake of CGIAR/IWMI research outputs in coordination with the SPDs and research groups.
  • Lead country-level communications/outreach activities in coordination with the Global Communications and Resource Mobilization and Partnerships teams. One CGIAR resource mobilization and communications teams.
  • Serve as IWMI’s primary point of contact for One CGIAR programmatic coordination and integration at country/regional level, and for the CGIAR Initiatives in which IWMI is participating, in coordination with relevant leaders of Strategic Programs and projects.

Education, Skills, Abilities & Experience:

  • A Masters or PhD in one of the following disciplines: water resources management, climate change adaptation or mitigation, international development, environmental science, geography, development economics, or sociology, with at least 10 years of relevant work experience holding positions of increasing responsibility. A PhD is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of promoting and enhancing gender, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in research-for-development programs
  • Demonstrated knowledge and research experience relevant to IWMI’s overall mission of water management in developing countries, as well as knowledge of the functioning of the CGIAR system.
  • A deep understanding of water, land and agricultural development challenges and opportunities in the country/region to which the person has been appointed.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with regional networks and building strong partnerships with different categories of stakeholders.
  • Experience working with and influencing stakeholders, especially senior decision makers at national and regional levels, and liaising with donor agencies.
  • Demonstrated skills in managing programs and personnel, including experience of forming, operating in and leading interdisciplinary teams that have delivered high-quality outputs on time and according to budget.
  • Fluent in English – both written and verbal and preferably conversant in an additional national language of South Africa.
  • Experience producing high quality written proposals, reports and academic papers. Proven ability to communicate research results to stakeholders at different management levels in multiple countries.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and other stakeholders in a multicultural setting, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Other Details

  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply IWMI Country Representative Jobs 2023

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The Closing Date: 09th July 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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