International Water Management Institute (IWMI) on behalf of Global Water Partnership - South Asia (GWP-SAS) seeks applications from suitably qualified candidates for a consultancy assignment to perform the tasks of Communication, Learning & Knowledge Management Expert at Global Water Partnership Secretariat under the project titled \"Sri Lanka Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project\".
Background
The Global Water Partnership\u2019s vision is a water secure world. Our mission is to support the sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels.
In November 2021, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved a proposal for Sri Lanka under the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme to \u2013 strengthen Direct Access, build capacity of the NDA and GCF programming stakeholders on pipeline advancement and project development including by establishing a Project Development Working Group (PDWG), operationalize NDA data portal, strengthen NDA\u2019s engagement with stakeholders, develop a climate-smart green growth strategy for the country, and develop 3 GCF concept notes.The Global Water Partnership Organization (GWPO) is supporting Sri Lanka as a Delivery Partner for this Readiness project and is responsible for overall supervision of its implementation. The Readiness project activities are executed under the technical advisory & guidance and financial management of GWP South Asia Regional Water Partnership (GWP SAS RWP), based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. GWP SAS is hosted by the International Water Management Institute, which provides all financial management and administration support for the project. Activities on the ground are executed by a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) hosted at GWP SAS. The PMU is comprised of three national experts \u2013 a national project coordinator, a policy expert, and a gender and social inclusion expert.
The main government counterpart for this project is the Ministry of Environment Climate Change Secretariat (MoE CCS), which is also the GCF National Designated Authority (NDA) for Sri Lanka.
Scope of Work
Prepare Communications, Knowledge Management, and Learning Strategy to cover all aspects of the project - https://www.greenclimate.fund/document/strengthening-capacity-direct-access-entities-daes-nda-and-gcf-project-programming Identify specific communications, KM, and learning activities and deliverables in the Communications, Knowledge Management, and Learning Action Plan. Some indicative communications, KM, and learning deliverables related to the main outputs of the project are as follows: KM and communications activities to promote and support the Direct Access Accreditation Helpdesk. KM and communications activities to support activation and engagement of the Project Development Working Group (PDWG). Tools to enable operationalization of the enhanced NDA Stakeholder Engagement Strategy KM and promotional materials for the NDA data and information portal Communications and stakeholder engagement support for the Climate-Smart Green Growth Strategy Communications and stakeholder engagement support for the development of 3 GCF concept notesDuration: 12 months
Fee: Maximum of LKR 2,700,000.00. Payments will be made on satisfactory completion of the agreed deliverables.
Your application must include a copy of your detailed curriculum vitae highlighting past projects where communications, KM, and learning services were provide at strategic and operational levels (indicate project title, funding source, your role on project, your results), a two page motivation letter which addresses why this position interest you, and why you think you are qualified for it, and a writing sample (past communications product authored by you).
This is a nationally recruited position and only citizens of Sri Lanka are eligible to apply.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
Interested applicants are required to have the following qualifications and experiences at minimum:
At least a combined 7 years\u2019 experience in developing knowledge management and communications strategies, action plans, products, and dissemination campaigns on climate change, natural resources, or environmental management, or similar. Post graduate level qualifications in development studies, economics, environmental sciences, climate sciences, sustainable development, water management or related field preferable. Demonstrated track record of leading communications and KM in development projects, via employing a variety of media, in Sri Lanka a must. Past experience in tracking stakeholder learning highly desirable. Familiarity with GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Program a must. Please refer https://www.greenclimate.fund/document/readiness-and-preparatory-support-guidebook Experience with the GWP Network desirable, but not required. Demonstrated experience in facilitating multistakeholder engagement and partnership development. Fluency in English - speaking, writing, and reading. Knowledge of Sinhala or Tamil a plus. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks. Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges on the ground, with a track record of ensuring delivery of results. Demonstrated use of digital technology for effective completion of tasks with remote teamsThe successful candidate will have the following competencies:
Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achieving; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; show persistence when face with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situation; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork & adaptability: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational and project goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others\u2019 ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; share credit for team accomplishments and accepts join responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation & focus on results: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be \u201cclients\u201d and seek to see things from clients\u2019 point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients\u2019 needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitor ongoing developments inside and outside the clients\u2019 environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keep clients informed of progress or setbacks in the project; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Benefits
IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities.