Communication and Project Management Officer in IWMI

Vacancy Number: A/068/13
Institute: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Duration: Two years contract

General: the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a non-profit international research organization, serving a global mandate to improve management of water and land for food, livelihoods and nature. IWMI headquarters is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka and one of its sub-regional office is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IWMI is one of the 15 research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

The Position:  The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) seeks a highly competent and motivated individual for the position of Communication and Project Management Officer.  The successful candidate will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Main Duties:

• Assists the Office Head, Office Manager, Project Leaders and Researchers in documentation and follows-up of Projects;
• Develops and implements project documentation template and database;
• Assists project leaders in keeping track of project milestones (reporting, meetings/workshops)
• Categorizes project based on objectives, spatial coverage, funding, etc.;
• Contributes to the preparation of project proposals to ensure inclusion of clear communications and uptake strategies, and activities;
• Facilitates the process of developing and implementing communications and uptakes strategies for individual projects that are already ongoing;
• Works with research staff to develop communication products and uptakes messages customized for different clients, and identifies the most appropriate dissemination channels for different products;
• Helps to organize, coordinates and takes part in events held by IWMI (conferences, workshops, etc.);
• Ensures that communication material and uptake plans are in place to maximize impact;
• Monitors and evaluates the progress made towards projects, communications and research uptake goals, and ensure that details from this are fed back into program implementation and strategy, and communicated widely; and
• Works closely with IWMI’s Information and Knowledge Group (IKG) and the Global Science Uptake Coordinator to align communications and uptake strategies for the Institute in the region and globally.

Minimum Requirement:
EDUCATION:     

• First degree in Business Administration, Communications, International Development, Sociology, Management or other related field

WORK EXPERIENCE:
•    At least 5 years of relevant work experience

SKILLS:    

• The jobholder requires knowledge and practical understanding of a variety of tasks in a system i.e. methods, systems and processes. Knowledge and insight are required for the application of practical methods and techniques, work procedures and processes and/or proficiency in the specialized use of materials, equipment and tools. Knowledge is typically acquired through technical training.

Duty Station:        Addis Ababa

Job level
•    2D

Monthly Base Salary:    Base salary of Birr 13,556 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)
Terms of appointment:  Initial appointment is (fixed term) for two years with the possibility of renewable appointment based on performance and the availability of funding. IWMI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. IWMI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.
The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa.  Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office, ILRI, P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01;  The name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:     November 12, 2013.

To find more about IWMI, visit our Website at http://www.iwmi.org
IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.

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