IDB1487 - Lead Water Resource Management Specialist
Business Unit: Operations
Function: Operations & Projects
Department: Operations Planning & Services Department
Country: Saudi Arabia
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Closing Date: 28-Feb-2013
Role Purpose:
• To serve as lead Water Resources Management officer, advising management and staff on strategy and long-range interventions on portfolio, policy and operational issues and to conceive, develop and promote innovations in Bank policy, operational procedures, project design and organization and management of operations in water resources management.
• To serve as an authority and consult to others and Knows the Bank's stance on cutting-edge issues In water sector, and serves as a lead by representing the Bank at international fora.
Responsibilities/Activities:
• Serves as lead officer, advising management and staff on strategy and long-range interventions on portfolio, policy and operational issues impacting a significant country or group of countries.
• Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives, and conceives, develops and promotes innovations in Bank policy, operational procedures, project design and organization and management of operations.
• Leads and/or participates in ground-breaking or precedent setting missions and plays key role in developing innovative practical approaches to difficult policy and operational issues at regional, country or sector levels.
• Serves as focal point or spokesperson on technical, policy and operational issues to clients and other external constituencies and expert groups.
• Oversees preparation or produces a range of key policy papers, regional studies, operational reports, etc.
• Monitors complex operational and portfolio management issues to ensure overall quality of full range of operational products.
• Develops and builds client relations at senior levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank Group.
• Plays significant role on operational matters in guiding/mentoring and is key contributor in the design of professional and operational training and development activities
• Is involved in developing the state of the art techniques in operational work/or in pioneering their application in operations.
• Facilitates and organizes crosscutting operational teams, international experts, etc to debate and exchange ideas on key ARD issues and strategic priorities.
• Leads initiatives at the country and sector level to establish an operational framework and approach to knowledge dissemination and/or development of knowledge products.
• Demonstrate devotion and interest to interact and share knowledge and skills with colleagues in the department and the Operational Complex.
• Provide advisory and technical services to peers and colleagues, divisions and departments in agriculture related issues.
• Works independently under general direction of unit manager and guides and mentors more junior staff.
Qualification & Experience:
• Post-graduate degree in a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in a related field
• Advanced technical qualifications in Agricultural Production Systems, from production to consumer, and in Food security and broad knowledge of all aspects of Agriculture and Rural Development sectors or domains gained through advanced academic study and/or wide seasoning and special development
• IT skills in economic and/or financial modelling and statistical analysis
• Proven leadership ability
• Languages (English + 1 other of the Bank's working languages)
Skills:
• Has extensive experience with water resources management, as well as recognized expertise in at least one of the subtopics (rural water supply and sanitation, irrigation and drainage, water infrastructure, regional water policy and strategy, water sector economy, water sector institution and regulation).
• Has deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's program portfolio.
• Has an advanced understanding of water sector finance. Can conduct complex analyses and develop financial models.
• Has a deep understanding of most of the water sector's economic concepts. Develops innovative analyses across a range of complex and unusual scenarios. Consults to clients and Bank staff around best practice in this area. Devises novel approaches to analyzing water sector economic impact.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of the water sector institutions.
• Has a solid knowledge of water sector laws and regulations. Recognizes which projects will be difficult to sustain when laws and regulations are deficient or not enforced. Explains to clients and other stakeholders the risks to the project when water sector laws and regulations are deficient or not enforced. Supports client efforts to address such weaknesses.
• Has a broad understanding of water resources monitoring, Can lead high-level client discussions as well as deeper technical dialogue, is sought out to serve as an authority and / or to peer review the work of others.
• Has deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's strategy and program portfolio.
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate sector specific knowledge with broader operational strategies and policies and research objectives.
• Recognition as an expert in the field as evidenced either through a proven track record of managing and delivering highly complex lending operations or equivalent assignments (e.g. leading complex policy dialogue, delivering other lending or non-lending, including advisory services).
• Is experienced with engineering feasibility and design studies. Is familiar with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure such as: Wastewater treatment plants; Hazardous or Solid waste facilities; Air pollution control systems (indoor and outdoor); potable water treatment plants; Sanitation schemes; Water supply facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities; Monitoring systems.
• Understands and successfully applies the concepts and tools required for economic appraisal of projects, including: Estimating demand; Tariff structures (design, pricing); Calculating economic rates of return; Financial analysis; Cost recovery; Assorted market and non-market valuation and modeling techniques; Net present value and discounting; Sensitivity analysis; Impact evaluation; The role of uncertainty on expected benefits and costs.
• Ability to communicate and defend orally and in writing difficult Issues and positions to senior Bank management, government officials, etc
• Knows the body of regional water policy around the world, and understands best practices. Is able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a client's regional water policy and gauge the impact on a project and society as a whole. Integrates this knowledge into other areas of the Bank's strategy and portfolio.
Core Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Building Relationships
• Motivation to Learn and Share
• Passion for Excellence and Drive for Result
• Client Orientation
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Analytical Thinking
• Knowledge, Learning & Communication
• Language proficiency
• Business Process Knowledge
• Project Design for Impact and Sustainability
• Project Management
• IDBG Financing Instruments
• Development Effectiveness
• Project Procurement.
• Agriculture Education & Extension
• Agriculture Research & Technology
• Agriculture Sciences
• Social Sciences/Gender
• Rural Infrastructure
• Agriculture Institution
• Land Tenure System
• Rural Development
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Aspects of Infrastructure
• Water Sector Institution & Regulation
• Water Sector Economy
• Regional Water Policies & Strategy
• Water Infrastructure
• Irrigation & Drainage
• Marginal Water Resource
• Rural Water Supply & Sanitation
• Water Resource Management.
To Apply:
http://www.isdb.jobs/careers/isdb/VacancyDetail.aspx?PageID=2513&VacancyID=55093
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
Business Unit: Operations
Function: Operations & Projects
Department: Operations Planning & Services Department
Country: Saudi Arabia
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Closing Date: 28-Feb-2013
Role Purpose:
• To serve as lead Water Resources Management officer, advising management and staff on strategy and long-range interventions on portfolio, policy and operational issues and to conceive, develop and promote innovations in Bank policy, operational procedures, project design and organization and management of operations in water resources management.
• To serve as an authority and consult to others and Knows the Bank's stance on cutting-edge issues In water sector, and serves as a lead by representing the Bank at international fora.
Responsibilities/Activities:
• Serves as lead officer, advising management and staff on strategy and long-range interventions on portfolio, policy and operational issues impacting a significant country or group of countries.
• Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives, and conceives, develops and promotes innovations in Bank policy, operational procedures, project design and organization and management of operations.
• Leads and/or participates in ground-breaking or precedent setting missions and plays key role in developing innovative practical approaches to difficult policy and operational issues at regional, country or sector levels.
• Serves as focal point or spokesperson on technical, policy and operational issues to clients and other external constituencies and expert groups.
• Oversees preparation or produces a range of key policy papers, regional studies, operational reports, etc.
• Monitors complex operational and portfolio management issues to ensure overall quality of full range of operational products.
• Develops and builds client relations at senior levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank Group.
• Plays significant role on operational matters in guiding/mentoring and is key contributor in the design of professional and operational training and development activities
• Is involved in developing the state of the art techniques in operational work/or in pioneering their application in operations.
• Facilitates and organizes crosscutting operational teams, international experts, etc to debate and exchange ideas on key ARD issues and strategic priorities.
• Leads initiatives at the country and sector level to establish an operational framework and approach to knowledge dissemination and/or development of knowledge products.
• Demonstrate devotion and interest to interact and share knowledge and skills with colleagues in the department and the Operational Complex.
• Provide advisory and technical services to peers and colleagues, divisions and departments in agriculture related issues.
• Works independently under general direction of unit manager and guides and mentors more junior staff.
Qualification & Experience:
• Post-graduate degree in a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in a related field
• Advanced technical qualifications in Agricultural Production Systems, from production to consumer, and in Food security and broad knowledge of all aspects of Agriculture and Rural Development sectors or domains gained through advanced academic study and/or wide seasoning and special development
• IT skills in economic and/or financial modelling and statistical analysis
• Proven leadership ability
• Languages (English + 1 other of the Bank's working languages)
Skills:
• Has extensive experience with water resources management, as well as recognized expertise in at least one of the subtopics (rural water supply and sanitation, irrigation and drainage, water infrastructure, regional water policy and strategy, water sector economy, water sector institution and regulation).
• Has deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's program portfolio.
• Has an advanced understanding of water sector finance. Can conduct complex analyses and develop financial models.
• Has a deep understanding of most of the water sector's economic concepts. Develops innovative analyses across a range of complex and unusual scenarios. Consults to clients and Bank staff around best practice in this area. Devises novel approaches to analyzing water sector economic impact.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of the water sector institutions.
• Has a solid knowledge of water sector laws and regulations. Recognizes which projects will be difficult to sustain when laws and regulations are deficient or not enforced. Explains to clients and other stakeholders the risks to the project when water sector laws and regulations are deficient or not enforced. Supports client efforts to address such weaknesses.
• Has a broad understanding of water resources monitoring, Can lead high-level client discussions as well as deeper technical dialogue, is sought out to serve as an authority and / or to peer review the work of others.
• Has deep experience applying this knowledge to policy-related decisions and advice, and seeing linkages across the Bank's strategy and program portfolio.
• Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate sector specific knowledge with broader operational strategies and policies and research objectives.
• Recognition as an expert in the field as evidenced either through a proven track record of managing and delivering highly complex lending operations or equivalent assignments (e.g. leading complex policy dialogue, delivering other lending or non-lending, including advisory services).
• Is experienced with engineering feasibility and design studies. Is familiar with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure such as: Wastewater treatment plants; Hazardous or Solid waste facilities; Air pollution control systems (indoor and outdoor); potable water treatment plants; Sanitation schemes; Water supply facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities; Monitoring systems.
• Understands and successfully applies the concepts and tools required for economic appraisal of projects, including: Estimating demand; Tariff structures (design, pricing); Calculating economic rates of return; Financial analysis; Cost recovery; Assorted market and non-market valuation and modeling techniques; Net present value and discounting; Sensitivity analysis; Impact evaluation; The role of uncertainty on expected benefits and costs.
• Ability to communicate and defend orally and in writing difficult Issues and positions to senior Bank management, government officials, etc
• Knows the body of regional water policy around the world, and understands best practices. Is able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a client's regional water policy and gauge the impact on a project and society as a whole. Integrates this knowledge into other areas of the Bank's strategy and portfolio.
Core Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Building Relationships
• Motivation to Learn and Share
• Passion for Excellence and Drive for Result
• Client Orientation
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Analytical Thinking
• Knowledge, Learning & Communication
• Language proficiency
• Business Process Knowledge
• Project Design for Impact and Sustainability
• Project Management
• IDBG Financing Instruments
• Development Effectiveness
• Project Procurement.
• Agriculture Education & Extension
• Agriculture Research & Technology
• Agriculture Sciences
• Social Sciences/Gender
• Rural Infrastructure
• Agriculture Institution
• Land Tenure System
• Rural Development
• Natural Resource Management
• Environmental Aspects of Infrastructure
• Water Sector Institution & Regulation
• Water Sector Economy
• Regional Water Policies & Strategy
• Water Infrastructure
• Irrigation & Drainage
• Marginal Water Resource
• Rural Water Supply & Sanitation
• Water Resource Management.
To Apply:
http://www.isdb.jobs/careers/isdb/VacancyDetail.aspx?PageID=2513&VacancyID=55093
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
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