IWRM Knowldege Management Specialist

JOB TITLE:            

IWRM Knowledge Management Specialist

REPORTS TO:                            

Chief Operations Officer

TEAM:

Network Operations

GRADE:                                 

F/Specialist

LOCATION:                                

GWPO Secretariat, Stockholm, Sweden

SCOPE OF POSITION

GWP’s global team is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and e-conversant Knowledge Management Specialist who can provide technical leadership on topics related to Integrated Water Resources Management and water governance. The role focuses on GWP’s aim to leverage the role of knowledge and learning in engaging and mobilising a broader community of  stakeholders to improve the management of water resources through strengthened institutions and good governance. Specifically, the IWRM Knowledge Management Specialist provides technical leadership on how to build a global IWRM knowledge community, stimulating discussions and the sharing of experiences and insights across and beyond the Partnership by leading efforts to ensure the IWRM ToolBox is a vital, and broadly owned and used resource of knowledge communities.  

This role requires a person with strong grounding in IWRM – both conceptually and in terms of practical implementation experience within developing country settings – as well as experience working on knowledge platforms in the water and climate sector, bringing multi-disciplinary skills on creating and sustaining dynamic communities for exchange, learning, and capacity-building.

The IWRM Knowledge Management Specialist reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) as part of the GWPO Network Operations unit. The Specialist works closely with the Senior Learning Specialist and the Learning Assistant, as well as with Network Specialists, GWP technical specialists, and other staff and Partners globally and regionally as appropriate. 

See full job details at https:/gwp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=34

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Technical 

• University degree in water resources management, water, climate, or environmental studies with a political science, international relations, or policy management related focus.
• Water Resources Management insight and experience: At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, or supporting water resources management programs, ideally with a focus on Integrated Water Resources Management. Fully aware of key challenges in the sector at large, ideally with experience in on-the-ground implementation of water management, disaster risk reduction, and/or climate adaptation with a focus on water-related projects or initiatives. Ideally, in the course of doing so, experience in building innovation and learning communities, entrepreneurship, and collaboration using cutting edge knowledge management tools and practices.
• Knowledge management and learning: Direct experience in (or if not, then exposure to) designing, hosting, and managing partner-to-partner/South-to-South learning events and practices, promoting learning and behavior change, ideally with geographically distributed communities. Experience in data capture and analysis, in evaluating and assessing change and impact, and improving capacity and practices would be a plus.
• Ideally experience in – and if not, then openness and interest in and affinity to – knowledge management approaches, technologies, digital platforms, and tools in solving knowledge management and community challenges. This would include the ability to explain to others, in pragmatic “how to” language, the relevance of knowledge and learning and the value of “knowledge communities”. Experience in supervising vendors a plus (ideally but not required: technology vendors).
• Project management and communications: Strong project management and communication skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence in negotiation at the highest level. Experience of having worked in or with multi-cultural settings.
• Global development trends, sustainable development: Awareness of global development trends. Experience of working and living in low-income and middle-income countries a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English a must, knowledge of French, Russian, and/or Spanish an advantage.

Non-technical 

• Professionalism: Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity. Demonstrates corporate knowledge, self-development, and initiative-taking. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and international environment based on mutual respect and tolerance. Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and tact in handling sensitive issues.
• Planning and Organizing: Excellent organizational and task management skills, with appropriate attention to detail and ability to prioritize work among multiple competing demands under tight deadlines. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment where adaptability is essential.
• E-literacy: Excellent e-skills, including the ability to use modern office technology and related software. Practical knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Ability to do internet research, compile information, and find solutions online to information gaps.
• Teamwork: Support colleagues, contribute to team culture, and share responsibility for decision-making and results. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility. Ability to work without direct authority to deliver timely and high-quality products.  
• Personal: A good sense of humor. Love for nature, its beauty, and its resources. Willingness to 'get the job' done with a positive attitude to take on a wide range of tasks. Available for longer travel to attend international meetings.

Please note:

• Applications are accepted in English only and only through the online application system, https:/gwp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=34 not via e-mail.
• Maximum 2-page CV and a 1-page cover letter a must.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
• Professionals with a background from and/or living and working in Asian, African, Eastern European, Latin American, or Middle Eastern countries are encouraged to apply.
• GWP offers competitive remuneration and an attractive work environment, with flat hierarchies and agile decision-making, with great opportunities for professional exposure and growth.
• The contract is offered for 1-2 years. The grade of the appointment may be adjusted based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

• Questions can be directed to vacancy@gwp.org

Deadline: 31 August 2020 - midnight, Stockholm