The World Water Council is an independent, international organisation that promotes sustainable water management throughout the world. It has more than 400 member organisations including governments, non-governmental organisations, businesses, professional networks and research institutions, based in over 50 countries. The World Water Council brings sound information and knowledge on water-related issues into the public domain to raise awareness and create political will to improve access to water and sanitation and manage water wisely. Every three years, the World Water Council organizes the World Water Forum with over 15,000 participants from around the world. The World Water Council’s multi-cultural and dynamic headquarters in Marseille, France employs highly motivated individuals on an equal opportunity basis.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Coordinator – Thematic Initiatives
Grade: Cadre
Reporting to: Director - Policy and Programme
Duty Station: World Water Council, Headquarters, Marseille, France
Contract: 100% – CDD (limited term contract with view to evolve to a CDI)
Under the general supervision of the Director-Policy and Programme, the Coordinator – Thematic Initiatives will undertake the following tasks:
A. Thematic background analysis
• Prepare thematic analysis to underpin the Council’s work with large water users inside and outside the water sector;
• Prepare thematic background studies for the Council’s engagement with other major sectors such as energy, agriculture and on issues such as climate change, sanitation, financing and water footprints;
B. Thematic initiative development and implementation
• Lead the development and implementation of the Council’s initiative on sanitation, wastewater and health engaging with members and partners in and outside the water sector;
• Lead the development and implementation of the Council’s initiative on water, food and energy engaging with members and partners in and outside the water sector;
• Support the smooth running of the relevant Council Working Groups by convening teleconferences, tracking activity plans, contributing to reporting back at Board meetings and providing background briefings;
• Prepare all briefings, reports and other materials required for implementing the thematic initiatives;
• Develop new activities to engage on thematic issues in consultation with Board members;
• Secure future funding from a variety of sources for new and existing thematic initiatives working with sector specialist and leaders;
C. External relations and communications
• Communicate effectively with sector specialists and leaders, Council members, partners and staff on the Council’s political initiatives;
• Produce clear and concise written outputs in English for use at all levels, including for publication;
• Provide regular input to update the thematic initiatives part of the Council website;
D. 6th World Water Forum Political Process
• Provide input into the 6th World Water Forum - Thematic Programme development, including supporting preparation of background briefs, meetings and other communications;
• Act as the Council secretariat focal point for the 6th World Water Forum thematic programme process;
• E. Administration and finance
• Work effectively as part of cross-secretariat teams to deliver outputs to a high standard and on time;
• Manage and track budgets for specific activities ensuring that budgets are adhered to and that rigorous financial accountability is maintained;
• Supervise effectively and efficiently external inputs into programme activities, including by consultants and interns, and ensure that high quality products are delivered by third parties;
• Develop and use a detailed and time-bound personal work-plan to guide activities and to deliver results;
• Contribute to the overall management of programme activities and, when necessary, attend and report to management meetings and the Bureau/Board;
• Supervise the work of interns attached to the programme and ensure that they are well mentored;
• Contribute to the team spirit and ethos of the WWC Secretariat and build and maintain strong relationships with members and partners;
Candidate Requirements
Essential
• Relevant Masters degree or higher qualification (in sciences, social or political sciences or humanities);
• At least five years work experience on water related issues, and strong understanding of the agricultural or energy sectors;
• Experience in developing analyses on specific issues and synthesizing background papers in a short period of time;
• Experience in developing and coordinating thematic initiatives with a range of partners;
• Successful fundraising, and narrative and financial reporting to donors;
• Excellent presentation and communications skills and the ability to write clear and concise issues briefs and reports in English;
Desirable experience
• Experience in working as a team to deliver key outputs on time and to budget.
• Besides fluency in English, knowledge of French and other languages;
• Demonstrable understanding of major policy issues surrounding water management and development;
• Experience in working on complex multi-stakeholder processes.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to send their curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation in English. This letter should explain the candidate’s experience with carrying out the above tasks and his/her fulfillment of the specified qualifications. The proposed gross salary is between 3800-4200 Euros. The candidates need to present the names and contact details of 3 references, including one recent employer. Applications can only be done through e-mail and should be received by the World Water Council no later than 28 July 2010.
More information at:
http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/fileadmin/wwc/Sections_for/Students_and_job_seekers/Coordinator_-_Thematic_Initiatives.doc
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