About US:
GIZ provides customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.
About IWaSP Programme:
New partnerships among governments, companies and communities must be forged to address these threats effectively. In response to this, the International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP) has been set up as a €18m programme operated by GIZ, to promote corporate water stewardship and multi-stakeholder collective action for water security. IWaSP develops and utilizes cutting edge approaches and tools enabling partnerships to assess and manage water risks. It is initially focusing on watersheds in several African countries. IWaSP has been operational in Uganda since 2013 and is implementing several successful partnerships. In Uganda, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is spearheaded by the Ministry of Water and Environment generally, and the Directorate for Water Resources Management (DWRM) specifically. IWaSP has partnerships with companies in the agriculture, food and beverage, and oil and gas sectors, as well as a cooperation with the Kampala Pollution Control Task Force (PTF) (for more
Job Summary: The Technical Advisor will support the implementation of IWaSP partnerships and the PTF cooperation in Uganda. Furthermore, the position will specifically support the monitoring and evaluation of the IWaSP programme in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Render support in the implementation of the International Water Stewardship Programme (IWaSP):
Support the implementation of all aspects of partnerships with the private sector, civil society and the relevant governmental authorities
The incumbent will also support the process of transferring the PTF cooperation into a formalized partnership and further development of this partnership
Support the identification and initiation of new cooperation opportunities with the private sector
Support knowledge management as well as good public relations and documentation, both in Uganda and in cooperation with GIZ Headquarters
Provide support to the IWaSP component lead and administrative tasks.
Implement the monitoring, evaluation (M&E) and reporting activities for IWaSP partnerships
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the GIZ Technical Advisor International Water Stewardship Programme career opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in social sciences (economics, political science, international relations), technical sciences, engineering (water/water resources management/ environment/ natural resources) or related field
A minimum of three years of relevant professional working experience, strong relationship management and business engagement skills as well as working experience in M&E
Previous experience in working for Non-Governmental Organisations, International Organizations and/or Donor Agencies
Strong organisational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Be a self-starter.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to mediate between conflicting interests
Previous experience in working with Government agencies or local government
Previous experience with donor reporting, especially DFID, is an asset
Good computer skills (e.g. MS Office, databases)
Ability to effectively transfer skills and knowledge
Openness to share information and knowledge (“excellent communicator”)
Good team player in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary team
Excellent written and oral English skills
Ability to travel frequently to different regions within Uganda
Ability to think “outside the box” regarding environmental solutions for the public and private sector
How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the applicant’s motivation by email to: recruitment-uganda@giz.de
Deadline: 4th August 2017