Coordinator - TAAT Water Enabler Compact

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is looking for a highly motivated researcher with exceptional capacity to lead the coordination of water management technologies that the Institute and its partners will implement in support and as part of the Commodity Technology Delivery Compacts (CTDCs) of the rice, wheat, sorghum/millet, maize and orange-fleshed sweet potato value chains. The person will also be involved in the development and submission of all necessary documents to the Clearinghouse to obtain approval for these technologies. 

The position holder will serve as IWMI’s focal point in all interactions with the CTDCs, the Clearinghouse and the Project Steering Committee (PSC). The person will prepare, in close consultation with the coordinator of each value chain in which IWMI is involved, a list of appropriate water management and irrigation technologies and the resources required to deploy them in the field. The list will be submitted to the Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI), specifically the PSC, through the Clearinghouse. 

The Coordinator will be based at IWMI’s office in Accra, Ghana, and will report to the Head of Office.

This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a housing allowance, transport, education, shipping assistance, annual home leave, retirement and health insurance package. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possible extension.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD degree in agricultural water management, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, agronomy/soil science or a closely related field; and at least 10 years of professional work experience in water management and/or agriculture-related issues in developing countries, five of which should be in Africa. Candidates should have strong experience in project management, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with a good working knowledge of French; demonstrated ability to write, publish and disseminate technical reports, success stories and promotional materials; and good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional and multi-cultural environment.

For a detailed job description and how to apply for the position, visit www.iwmi.org/jobs. Your application must include a copy of your curriculum vitae, a cover letter which addresses IWMI’s requirements stated above, and contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

Applications must be submitted by 24:00 (Colombo time) on May 31, 2018 (Thursday).

The International Water Management Institute (www.iwmi.org) is an international, non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. 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. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with regional offices across Asia and Africa, IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). www.iwmi.org

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusiveness in identifying candidates for this position and its staff more generally.