The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking an innovative & competent candidate to join its office in Giza, Egypt, as a Senior Researcher / Project Leader.
This is an internationally recruited position; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be based in Egypt, but other countries in the region may also be considered.
The Senior Researcher / Project Leader is responsible for spearheading the implementation of the Al-Murunah - Building Climate Resilience through Enhanced Water Security project in the MENA Region, funded by the United Kingdom\u2019s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). In this role, the successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring the seamless execution and timely delivery of all project deliverables and the achievement of outcomes outlined in the project proposal, log frame, and subsequent workplans.
Moreover, the successful candidate will collaborate with national and international partners to oversee the on-the-ground implementation of Resilient Nature-Based Water Solutions (RNBWS; integrated Nature Based Solutions for Water and Agriculture Water Management interventions) at each of the project demonstration sites in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The successful candidate should possess knowledge of a variety of disciplines. For this position, we are particularly interested in candidates with a background in policy engagement, institutions, and governance; Nature-Based Solutions for Water; Economics; and Rural development.
As the Project Leader,
Lead the delivery of agreed activities on time and in line with FCDO's agreed planning and budget calendar and processes. Provide intellectual leadership and, together with the project team, partners, and stakeholders, build a shared vision for the project, its goals, and how it will deliver impact. Oversee the planning and implementation of project activities. Oversee and support the work of other project team members, including project partners and consultants. Facilitate the delivery of project outputs and contribute towards outcomes and impacts across the project. Sign off on key project deliverables and the release of funding as approved in the project proposal, work plan, and budget. Optimize financial resources, making decisions that maximize value for money, impact, and drive efficiencies. Be the internal and external \"face\" of the project, including interactions with FCDO, national focal points, project oversight bodies such as the National Project Advisory Committees, and eventual Task Forces, as well as at events, project management and stakeholder meetings, etc. Liaise regularly with FCDO Project Management Unit for guidance and support. Coordinate to achieve synergies with other IWMI projects in the MENA region. Oversee project reporting processes and manage risks proactively and in line with the project risk register. Ensure implementation of the project's communication strategy and gender action plan. Support a work environment that promotes a culture of collaboration, learning, effective knowledge sharing, knowledge transfer, and interdisciplinary teamwork.As the Domain Expert,
Oversee the conceptual planning; technical, social, and market design; and ongoing implementation of the RNBWS pilot project in each demonstration site through participatory and co-development processes with local stakeholders. Through the interpretation of modeling and/or other analyses, evaluate the potential impacts of proposed RNBWS interventions in each demonstration project on water resources, different water users, stakeholders, and community members, especially women and youth. In collaboration with other project researchers, design and oversee the monitoring and evaluation (incorporating some citizen science components) of RNBWS interventions, including impacts on water resources, stakeholders, and communities, especially women and youth, to determine if anticipated impacts are achieved. Build a systematic understanding of the technical and institutional capacity needs (human and social capital components) for national government agencies, local government agencies, and communities to develop and deploy RNBWS more widely. Raise awareness about RNBWS (and particularly NBSW) and how they can be used for climate change adaptation, especially in relation to women and youth, and build capacity at the community and national level for their increased implementation. Organize training in RNBWS (and NBSW and/or AWM as appropriate) for relevant professionals and community members according to systematically identified, as well as pilot project and nation-specific, needs. Conduct partner workshops, dialogues, and other mechanisms to discuss how upscaling of RNBWS can occur, including through novel financing mechanisms. Drawing on evidence produced through analysis and learnings in the demonstration projects, as well as partner and stakeholder interactions, provide impact pathways for scaling sustainable RNBWS interventions via public sector, private sector, and multilateral funding. Synthesize and consolidate knowledge into various products, including RNBWS planning and implementation guidelines, guidance, and/or standard operating procedures; use cases; awareness raising and training materials; and communications products, all targeting specific audiences, inclusive of academic (peer-reviewed journal) publications. Facilitate peer\u2010to\u2010peer learning opportunities, national and regional knowledge sharing, and co\u2010learning.Requirements
Benefits
This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Internationally recruited staff who are employed at a duty station outside of their home base/country of nationality will also receive relocation assistance, a housing allowance, home-leave plane tickets for self and eligible dependents and education assistance for eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on January 04, 2024 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.