IWMI Researcher DIWASA Project Leader Jobs Ethiopia 2024
IWMI Researcher DIWASA Project Leader Jobs Ethiopia 2024: International Water Management Institute has announced latest Job vacancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Aug 31st, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.
IWMI (International Water Management Institute)
Position Quick Info
- Job Title: Researcher – DIWASA Project Leader
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa
- Country: Ethiopia
- Type: On-site
- Deadline: Aug 31, 2024
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the DIWASA Phase 2 project execution, and completion lifecycle closely working with the DIWASA and IWMI PMO team and manage the project in line with donor and IWMI guidelines within set timelines to achieve objectives.
- Oversee project administration, operations, implementation, and fiscal management to ensure technical and financial activity aligns with the scope and budget allocations, internal policies, and donor requirements.
- Develop annual and quarterly result-based work plans and budgets in coordination with Pillar Leads.
- Lead the preparation of result-based reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) following IWMI procedures and donor requirements.
- Closely monitor deviations from the work plan, devise, and implement measures to ensure the timely delivery of project outputs, supporting the development of strong monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, project monitoring tools, and efficient systems to ensure high-quality implementation.
- Organize regular team coordination meetings and other events to foster closer collaboration between DIWASA team members and, as needed, with other IWMI staff.
- Supervise and support the DIWASA project coordinator to ensure the effective use of time and quality support to the DIWASA team.
- Manage and oversee all contract management and implementation tasks based on established processes and procedures, inclusive of consultants and other services as part of project implementation.
- Identify issues and risks related to activity implementation and take mitigative actions in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- PhD in water resources management, remote sensing, hydroinformatics, hydrology, environmental engineering/science, or a closely related discipline, with strong training in the application of Earth Observation and digital innovation for water resources management.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral work experience in various geographies, including at least 05 years of demonstrated experience in technically leading/managing projects aimed at enhancing the application of Earth Observation data for water resources management as a core objective.
- At least 05 years of hands-on experience in developing and applying analytical tools for water resources management across different scales.
- Hands-on exposure in applying Earth observation across scales to address challenges in water management, agriculture, or climate change.
- Demonstrable track record of managing complex multi-country projects.
- Experience in addressing water management challenges in Africa.
- Experience preparing scientific information and papers.
- Proven experience in building and sustaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of satellite image processing and analysis for environmental applications.
- Qualification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2 or similar) and/or substantial, successful project management experience.
- Proficiency in French will be considered an asset.