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Director General

Colombo

  • Organization: IWMI - International Water Management Institute
  • Location: Colombo
  • Grade: Senior level - Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Economics
    • Environment
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

 
 

Director General – International Water Management Institute 

 
 
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Closing Date: 21 February 2017
 
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a world renowned non-profit, research for development organisation focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources for food security, people’s livelihoods and the environment. Its headquarters are in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with regional offices across Asia and Africa. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a real impact on poverty reduction, food security and ecosystem health. IWMI is a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future.
 
IWMI is looking for a visionary Director General to assume responsibility for the leadership and further development of their impressive profile and track record in water and land management. S/he will provide vision and direction for the implementation of IWMI’s 2014-2018 strategy. 
 
This is an exceptional opportunity, affording the right candidate the chance to lead at the cutting edge of the international development agenda, addressing arguably the most pressing global issues of this century – water and land use.
 
IWMI actively encourages applications from women, applicants from the developing South and previously disadvantaged groups.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide vision and leadership to drive implementation of IWMI strategy and research;
  • Oversee management of IWMI to ensure the Institute is appropriately structured, effectively administered, staffed and funded, to deliver scientific excellence in research and meet the goals and mission of the organisation, particularly in the context of multi-partner research and development programmes;
  • Be the principal communicator and ambassador for IWMI with strong representational skills, serving as IWMI spokesperson in international fora on the global grand water challenges and increasing the visibility of IWMI’s research-based solutions to these grand challenges;
  • Sustain and build excellent relationships established with national, regional and global research institutions;
  • Promote research excellence, including through partnerships and networking; encourage the transfer of research results into development and implementation for poverty alleviation, food and water security, to build resilience and sustain resources for growth; and
  • This position requires frequent international travel to represent IWMI in global events, meeting partners and IWMI staff.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Senior management experience of multicultural and multidisciplinary research environments, with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and within a multidisciplinary, multicultural setting, and sensitivity to issues related to gender, diversity and inclusion;
  • Strong visionary and strategic leadership, with a proven record of managing a research for development institution;
  • Proven ability in client relationship management and successful resource mobilization;
  • In-depth knowledge of investments and trends of donors and the development sector;
  • Good understanding of land and water resources, their interaction with sustainable agricultural production and the global drivers of change affecting them;
  • Good understanding of managing water risks through cross-sectorial collaboration and innovation in order to achieve resilience and promote sustainable economic growth;
  • Strong communication and representational skills and diplomacy;
  • Effective and persuasive communication skills in English (skills in other languages desirable); and
  • Strong networks in relevant research and development organisations and demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships.
 
Educational Qualifications and Experience Required
  • Academic qualifications in relevant subjects and preferably a doctoral degree in the natural or social sciences related to land and water resources management;
  • An established reputation in research and/or development of water and natural resources management;
  • Extensive experience in water resources and/or natural resources management in developing countries;
  • Senior management experience in research, development or training institutions, preferably in a developing country other than the country of birth; and
  • Extensive fundraising experience and familiarity with the relevant donor community.
 
Application Instructions
 
To apply for this post, please follow the guidelines on the website – http://oxfordhr.co.uk/job/director-general/ – complete our online application form and submit the following information, preferably in MS Word:
 
  • An up to date curriculum vitae, which includes a list of publications and at least three referees.
  • A detailed statement (of no more than 2-sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable. 

 

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