Overall Purpose of
the Job
To provide strategic guidance and advice to the subject
matter specialists in the Regional Strategic Action Plan Technical Unit.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
- Acting
as the deputy of the SADC Water Division in the absence of the Senior
Programme Officer
- Managing
and coordinating the RSAP programme. This includes coordination of the
prioritised annual RSAP Management and Implementation Plan
- Organise
and provide strategic guidance in internal think-tank workshop for
planning and management of the RSAP III and emerging issues
- guiding
and advising the RSAP Programme Management Support Unit (PMSU)
through the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in his/her capacity as
the Manager for the Programme Management Support Unit
- guiding
the Administration Unit
- synthesising
lessons learned of the RSAP based on inputs from the RSAP Technical Unit
and the RSAP Programme Management Support Unit PMSU
- reporting
on progress of the RSAP to the Senior Programme Officer
- Responsible
for organising and reporting to the Water Strategy Reference Group ( the
Water Sector ICP Thematic Group)
- In
close collaboration with the Senior Programme Officer, and in
liaison with the Policy Planning and Resource Mobilisation
Directorate resource and mobilise for the implementation of the RSAP
III
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in a water related field (Civil Engineering, Water Resources
Engineering, Groundwater Engineering, Water Resources Management, Hydrology,
Hydrogeology etc.) or Economics, other similar field.
Experience
- At
least 15 years practical experience in management position in any of the
above fields, with some of that Experience in working with SADC Member
States Governments
- Experience
of dealing with International Cooperating Partners is required hence
expertise in diplomacy and international relations
- Practical
knowledge and experience in transboundary water negotiations
- Knowledge
and experience in programme and process management
- Understanding
of the SADC water sector, its programmes, Instruments of cooperation and
initiatives is essential
- Experience
from working with SADC Secretariat or other regional organisations will be
an asset
- Experience
gained in international organisations and/or funding agencies will be an
advantage.
Other Skills
Requirements
- Computer
literacy: excellent command of MS-Office and other related relevant
packages
- Knowledge
of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage
Duration of the
Contract:
2 years
Remuneration
All inclusive cash based of at least Euro 7500 per month
(All inclusive package)
Closing Date
Interested applicants should submit their CV's, certified
copies of educational, professional certificates, references and SADC application forms no later than 22 August 2013.
Job Details
Category: Management
Type: Full Time, Contractor
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Minimum Experience: 15 Years
Minimum Education: Master's Degree
Attachments:
- Advert RSAP Programme Manager (Portuguese)
- Advert RSAP Programme Manager (French)
- Advert RSAP Programme Manager (English)
Submission
The Executive Secretary
ATTENTION: Director HR & Admin
SADC Secretariat
P/ Bag 0095
Gaborone, BOTSWANA
ATTENTION: Director HR & Admin
SADC Secretariat
P/ Bag 0095
Gaborone, BOTSWANA
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