Executive Director- Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office

Code:	ENTRO-2014-001
Posted On: Closing On:	Wednesday, 19 March 2014 Thursday, 10 April 2014
Location:	Addis Ababa
Duration:	3 Years
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Job Description:	Nile Basin Initiative [NBI] is an intergovernmental partnership of nine Nile Basin states to develop the river in a cooperative manner, reduce poverty, reverse environmental degradation, share substantial socio-economic benefits, and promote regional peace and security (www.nilebasin.org). The NBI is guided by a Shared Vision to achieve “sustainable socio-economic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources”. The Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP) of the NBI is launched by Egypt, Ethiopia and the Sudan to initiate concrete joint investments and action on the ground in the Eastern Nile sub-basin in the areas of power generations and interconnection, irrigation and drainage, flood preparedness and early warning, watershed management, development of planning models and joint multipurpose programs. ENSAP is governed by the Eastern Nile Council of Ministers [ENCOM] and implemented by the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office [ENTRO] in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Funding for ENSAP accrues from Eastern Nile countries and varied bilateral and multilateral development partners, mainly through a Nile Basin Trust Fund managed by the World Bank. ENTRO is the regional body supporting the ENSAP Team and the Eastern Nile Council of Ministers (ENCOM) in the management and implementation of ENSAP. Established in 2002 and located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ENTRO now seeks qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director.
Preferred Skills:	The  Responsibilities: Accountable to the ENCOM through the Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program Team, the Executive Director will: Plan, organize, direct, control and supervise all the activities of ENTRO. Mobilize regional and international resources for investment in the ENSAP. Coordinate ENTRO's relationships with other institutions involved in the ENSAP and NBI. Develop, prepare and implement effective strategies and action plans for ENTRO. Ensure adequate human resources to run the organization efficiently and effectively, Supervise and guide the work of ENTRO staff. Ensure efficiency, sustainability and transparency of ENTRO's financial administration. Provide strategic leadership and vision. Create and keep up an inspiring and just working environment at ENTRO. Minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience, out of which minimum of 5 years in managerial positions. Experience in working with or in regional/international organizations and/or complex, multi-country programs. Knowledge of and, ideally, experience in working with The Nile basin Initiative or other transboundary water resources issues. Strong managerial and facilitative skills. Proven ability to work diplomatically within sensitive and complex multicultural environments and to cooperate with all levels of executives and officials from government, international financing agencies, private sector and civil society. Demonstrated integrity and judgment in all professional issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skill. Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure. Proficiency in English language. Knowledge of Amharic or/and Arabic an advantage. Computer literacy. Duration of Appointment: The post of the ENTRO Executive Director is of duration of three years with the possibility of extension. Education: Advanced university degree in engineering, water resources management, or other relevant area. Experience Competencies Salary and Benefits: As per the organization scale Application Procedures: Interested applicants are invited to send their applications accompanied with cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of formal academic qualification to; The ENSAPT Recruitment Committee, ENTRO, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia via e-mail: entrovacancy@nilebasin.org copied to entro@nilebasin.org,copied to sshazali@nilebasin.org; kourgessa@nilebasin.org.  Deadline for receiving applications is 21 days after the announcement. NB. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is to be filled by candidates originating from Ethiopia in accordance with the ENCOM decision of January 31st January 2014 and in line with considerations for country balance and staff rotations in ENTRO Office.