The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking a competent & dynamic candidate to join its office in Kathmandu, Nepal, as a Project Coordinator.
The Project Coordinator will provide hands-on project implementation support on various research projects of IWMI in Nepal. The person will assist the Institute in achieving impacts, outreach, and visibility from its scientific research results, tools, and multi-stakeholder dialogue on science-policy-practice at the national, subnational, regional, and international levels.
The person will need to coordinate, implement, and document research fieldwork, workshops, training, knowledge forums, and follow up on consultancy contracts, workshop/training participants, partner agreements, and monitoring of deliverables of Research for Development (R4D) projects. The incumbent will assist the preparation of project progress reports & will also oversee project budget expenses and document outputs and results in coordination with the country representative, country coordinator, and project leaders.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance to organize and document regional and national R4D projects related meetings, workshops, training, field visits, exposure visits, and knowledge forums. Assist the Country Coordinator of the regional projects (e.g., NEXUS Gains, SI-MFS, Irrigation) to coordinate meetings and workshops with partners, produce summary reports, and track the results of research projects. Aid the Project Leaders in preparing, implementing, monitoring, and documenting annual project work plans, progress reports, budget expenses, outputs, and results. Assist Project Leaders in updating the Project Management System. Actively contribute to Change Management in IWMI. Coordinate and facilitate regular virtual and in-person meetings with the project team and implementing partners for effective planning, coordination, and output delivery. Track partner progress, including monitoring deliverables, compulsory trainings for partner's staff involved in the project, and expenditure progress. Assist the researchers/project leaders in preparing the Terms of Reference for hiring interns, consultants, and partners, and assist with contract amendment and follow-up of the contracts. In coordination with researchers and the office administration team, maintain the data/record of project events, interns, consultants, key contacts, and beneficiaries, and assist the preparation of six-monthly country progress reports. Develop and maintain project-specific databases and monitoring systems that provide required data/information related to project implementation and results tracking. Support the preparation and documentation of progress reports, including technical reports to be submitted to funding agencies and partners. Represent IWMI and coordinate institutional activities when needed. Provide assistance for partnership management and networking activities as required by the Institute.Requirements
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies, Natural Resources, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of related professional and practical experience, including project management, coordination, and results reporting. Demonstrated experience in documentation, especially in preparation of correspondence, briefings & terms of references for procuring services. Exposure in coordination, design, and delivery of workshops and knowledge forums. Experience in project monitoring and evaluation, and partnership management.Desirable
Result-based monitoring, and computer software to be used for project activity progress tracking (e.g., ClickUp). Working experience in international research organizations and/or water management programs. Experience of working in Terai and Western Nepal.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner. Demonstrated skills in program/project management, related software, including organization of project workplan and outputs tracking. Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to organize workshops, events, fieldwork, knowledge forums, training, and be a master of ceremony. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner. Strong interpersonal & networking skills to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize, plan, implement and monitor project work plans. Willingness to part take in multi-tasking project support functions. Strong analytical mind, with the ability to synthesize and communicate persuasively.Benefits
What we are offering:
This is a nationally recruited position and only candidates who are eligible to work in Nepal will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.
In the event that a suitable candidate for the Project Coordinator position is not identified or if a candidate suitable for the Project Officer role is discovered during the hiring process, the position will be adjusted accordingly.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs. We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on August 08, 2023 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV including your list of publications, cover letter describing your motivation and how your knowledge, training and experience match IWMI\u2019s requirements stated above, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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.