NBI Deputy Executive Director/head of Basin Wide Program & WRM Jobs in Uganda
NBI Deputy Executive Director/head of Basin Wide Program & WRM Jobs in Uganda
Introduction The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources. NBI has a Shared Vision, namely: ‘to promote sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of', and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources’. The NBI provides a unique forum for the countries of the Nile Basin to move toward a cooperative process to realize tangible benefits in the basin and build a solid foundation of trust and confidence. NBI has three Centres: Nile-SEC based in Entebbe, Uganda, NELSAP-CU based in Kigali, Rwanda and ENTRO based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Nile-SEC intends to hire a qualified professional for the position of Deputy Executive Director/Head of Basin Wide Program & WRM. The job description for this position is as follows:
Job Purpose/Role:
The position of Deputy Executive Director/Head of Basin Wide Program & Water Resources Management program sub-component in the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat is an Executive portfolio. The main purpose of this job is to coordinate projects and programmes to ensure continuous, sustainable, effective and efficient implementation to enhance the development of the Basin as an engine of development in realization of its shared vision for the Nile Basin. The DED will ensure that NBI Objectives and actions are constantly aligned to Global and regional agreements /conventions to which member countries are signatories. The DED will also lead resource mobilization efforts for Nile Sec programs.
Provide leadership in strategic planning, water policy and water resource management functions of the NBI. Guide the participatory and sustainable development of the Nile Basin through provision of strategic analysis and strategic planning services, participatory policy formulation, sound planning for sustainable and equitable development of water and related natural resources, and rigorous management of Nile Basin Initiative programs.
Academic/Professional Qualification and Experience
Ph. D. Degree qualifications in water resources or related fields.
International experience within the Nile Basin Countries
Membership to a relevant professional body
Minimum Experience Required
Twelve (12) years relevant experience with at least seven (7) years in a senior management position
Experience in Project Management
Skills Required
In-depth knowledge of transboundary water resources management, economics, and corporate governance and trends at national, regional and
international levels, including in-depth understanding of river basin initiatives in the global marketplace
The ability to represent all Nile Basin countries is critical for ensuring the effectiveness of the NBI and its Secretariat, as well as for maintaining the broad support and confidence of member states and the international community.
Strong leadership and skills to foster teamwork; develop and motivate staff, resolve conflicts as well as ability to provide direction, guidance, momentum and vision in order to achieve organizational objectives
Strong communication and presentation skills, including ability to develop proposals, concept papers, position papers as well as write reports and prepare relevant publications
High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity
Strong expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation
Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, accounting packages, email, internet and the workflow process
Ability to develop and implement performance management systems, giving candid performance feedback, rewarding desirable behaviours and providing support to professional development efforts linked to strategic objectives
Ability to empower staff by removing obstacles hindering the achievement of strategic objectives, focusing on results and delivering what is promised, on time and within budget
Ability to maintain high standards of ethics and integrity; establish straightforward, productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences
Ability to initiate and implement planned organizational change, adapt to rapidly changing conditions as well as align programs in the appropriate direction with cohesiveness and a sense of urgency
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and maintain relevant networks and collaborative relations internally and externally
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and diverse environment
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NBI Deputy Executive Director/head of Basin Wide Program & WRM Jobs in Uganda
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