As a senior technical officer you will help us to manage some of our most important projects while offering expertise, guidance and technical know-how. with a particular emphasis on water management and governance. Combining these skills and expertise you will help develop our programmes further, building-on and expanding our work, influence and impact. Focusing in particular on our programmes in West and East Africa the position will also offer the opportunity to support our wider portfolio of initiatives globally.
Responsibilities and tasks
Responsibilities
1. Project cycle management
Working in close cooperation with project supervisor(s), network team members and partners, responsible for:
- Optimal set-up, technical and financial implementation and reporting of projects
- Effective leadership of project team(s) comprising Global Office and network staff network and external project partners
- Running collaborative processes with internal and external stakeholders required in projects
- Strategic communication of project outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
- Facilitating planning and coordination for implementation of specific programmes/ strategies, including programme and project management
- Quality of project and programme reports for a range of different donors (public, private sector, philanthropy)
2. Strategy and Innovation
In consultation with the Programme Head/ Stream Lead, and staff in other network offices:
- Monitoring and identifying relevant (environmental, social) issues and trends and translating these into ideas and opportunities for the organization and its running projects
- Providing strategic and technical advice and input into other programme areas as requested
- Communicating and advocating on Wetlands International’s work and achievements
- Developing knowledge and tools that strengthen the track record and profile of Wetlands International in our work under the Rivers and Lakes Stream.
3. Resource development
In line with Wetlands International Strategic Intent and in consultation with Programme Head / Stream Lead, and staff in other network offices:
- Identifies opportunities for resources and project development and takes a leading role in project proposal teams
- Develops appealing project and programme concepts
- Takes responsibility for donor stewardship, including pro-active and timely communication with the donor and sharing of successes and lessons
4. Networking & partnership development
In line with Wetlands International Strategic Intent and in consultation with Programme Head / Stream Lead, and staff in other network offices:
- Proactively seeks and advises on new opportunities for strategic partnerships
- Establishes and manages relevant internal and external contacts with key internal and external stakeholders of the organisation.
- Represents Wetlands International in relevant fora and events