Convocatorias laborales varias para el IDRC

El IDRC ha publicado una lista de oportunidades labolares para profesionales alrededor del mundo.
Los puestos son : Oficial de evaluación, asistente de servicios de investigación, coordinador para el Proyecto WaDlmena y Oficial de Programa.

Los interesados en alguna de estas posiciones deben enviar su CV a la dirección email que se indica.
Las fechas finales para aplicar depende de la posición de interés y son el 28 de febrero o el 2 de marzo del 2007.
Pueden revisar la información completa en el detalle de la InfoNota.

Competition: Regional Water Demand Initiative - WaDlmena Project Coordinator (Ref.: 259)

• Location: Cairo, Egypt


• Group: Programs and Partnership Branch


• Level:  M ($77,219 - $92,699)


• Immediate supervisor:   Regional Director and Program Manager


• Duration:  two years (possibility of extension)


• Closing Date:  February 28, 2007

Job Summary

The Regional Water Demand Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa
(WaDImena) is a five-year project coordinated by the International Development Research Centre-Canada (IDRC) with support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project which started in July 2004, builds on the lessons learned from previous research efforts and lessons drawn from the work of the WDM Forums executed between 2001-2003.

The incumbent will provide intellectual and professional leadership to WadImena, further the project"s vision, mission, and objectives through a range of projects and activities, synthesize and publish results of the project, manage its budget, prepare technical and financial reports, travel to selected countries of the region and develop and maintain systems of communications for the dissemination of information about the project.

Primary Duties or Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator"s responsibilities are to:

1. Provide intellectual expertise and professional leadership on WDM for international, regional and national audiences (including policy makers, researchers, development practitioners, communities and donors).


2. Advance WaDImena"s vision and objectives through the execution of regional and national activities and the production of tangible outputs and outcomes.


3. Manage the Project"s financial resources including budget and expenditure statements, in coordination with the IDRC Financial Services Unit.


4. Prepare and present annual work plans, interim and annual technical progress reports.


5. Maintain and expand a dissemination strategy of Project achievements and results, for targeted audiences.


6. Organize and attend events such as conferences, meetings and workshops.


7. Produce journal articles, professional papers and presentations on WDM.


8. Organize and manage the final evaluation of the Project.


9. Directly supervise the WaDImena research assistant and project administrator.


10. Perform any other tasks as assigned by his/her direct supervisors.

Job Knowledge

Education:
An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant discipline, preferably in water resource management, with a good understanding of WDM.

Experience:

- Minimum of 7 years project management experience in water resources.

- Proven experience working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environments.

- Knowledge of the MENA region, with proven experience in policy settings.

- Ability to organize, facilitate and negotiate under pressure.

- Outstanding research/ publications record including research on water management and water policy analysis.

Supervision

This position is responsible for the supervision of one project administrator and one research assistant.

Travel:
This position requires some travelling up to 60 days per year.

Candidate Profile

- Demonstrable understanding of water issues in the MENA region, as well as a good understanding of Water Demand Management.

- Willingness and capability for fund-raising and resource mobilization at national, regional and international levels.

- Demonstrable managerial and administrative skills.

- Demonstrable capability to interact regionally with researchers, policy-makers, water users, NGOs and donors.

- Excellent writing and communications skills.

- Willingness to travel in the region and elsewhere.

- Knows the region, good networking and intellectual and analytical skills, team player, flexible and a good writer.

Language:Fluency in English & French. Arabic would be a strong asset.

Evaluation Officer (Ref.: 631)

• Location: Ottawa


• Group:  Evaluation Unit, President"s Office


• Level:  J ($57, 491 - $69,017)


• Immediate supervisor:   Director, Evaluation


• Duration:  1 year


• Closing Date:  March 2, 2007

Competition: Research Services Assistant (Ref.: 404)

• Location: Ottawa


• Group:  RIMS Division


• Level:  F ($40,517 - $46,572)


• Immediate supervisor:   Research Information Specialist


• Duration:  Indeterminate


• Closing Date:  February 28, 2007

Program Officer, Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health, Environment and Natural Resources Management (Ref. 729)

• Location: Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Montevideo, Uruguay


• Group: Programs and Partnership Branch


• Level:  K ($63,431 - $76,148)


• Immediate supervisor:   Program Leader


• Duration:  2 years


• Closing Date:  March 2, 2007