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The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has the mandate to supervise the water sector, and manage and protect the natural water resources of the Kingdom. To carry out this mandate, the ministry has completed many water resources studies, prepared then National Water Strategy (NWS) and related water regulations, and initiated a comprehensive Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) plan along with other initiatives that ensure sustainability of water resources and high quality of water supply. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has an agreement with MEWA to provide MEWA with technical assistance in its capacity development to carry out its mandate.
The UNDP is looking for a qualified and competent international expert to work as a Water Information Management Specialist in the UNDP project team at MEWA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of Work
UNDP seeks a highly qualified and capable Integrated Water Resources Management Specialist who, on the basis of his/her knowledge and experience, shall work with the IWRM project team to accomplish the project objectives. The Specialist will work under direct supervision and guidance of the UNDP team leader responsible for the support of the IWRM project with the overall functional guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor of the UNDP Project.
The key areas of work and responsibilities under this TOR include:
- Participate efficiently in designing and implementing the IWRM project activities.
- Assist in the design and implementation of IWRM system management (database and GIS development) in the geographic domains covered by the project.
- Assist in capacity assessment and identification of the needs for further capacity strengthening of MEWA and partner organizations in the water sector.
- Support the UNDP project in preparation, discussion and approval of the project reports.
- Assist in preparation of analytical publications on water resources and related subjects for decision making.
- Participate effectively in the capacity building of MEWA’s staff through the structured training programs and On-the-Job-training (OJT)
- Perform other duties and tasks as required to support the project leader and the CTA.
- Participate in the institutional capacity development of MEWA to advanced levels of proficiency in IWRM.
- Participate in MEWA’s and UNDP’s technical seminars, workshops and training programs.
- Prepare Terms Of References (TOR) for MEWA’s IWRM-related projects.
Institutional Arrangement
The Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Specialist shall report to the UNDP CTA and DRR and should regularly (as decided by UNDP project management) provide him with written reports on his/her work progress.
Competencies
| Core |
| Achieve Results |
LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact |
| Think Innovatively |
LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems |
| Learn Continuously |
LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences |
| Adapt with Agility |
LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands |
| Act with Determination |
LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results |
| Engage and Partner |
LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion |
LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity |
| People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
| Thematic Area |
Name |
Definition |
| Business Direction & Strategy |
System Thinking |
Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system |
| Business Direction & Strategy |
Strategic Thinking |
Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions
Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP
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| Business Management |
Resource Management |
Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity |
| Business Management |
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management |
Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
Ability to anticipate clients’ upcoming needs and concerns.
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| Business Management |
Communication |
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media, social media and other appropriate channels
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| Business Management |
Portfolio Management |
Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization’s programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual while optimising return on investment |
| Business
Management
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Risk Management |
Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks |
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Required Skills and Experience
| Min. Academic Education |
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Hydrogeology or Civil Engineering (Water Resources) or Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Water Resources, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering.
- A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Ph.D. is an advantage.
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| Min. years of relevant Work experience |
- Minimum of 7 years (with a master’s degree) or 9 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level of geophysics in Water Resources Management
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| Required skills and competencies |
- Solid experience in Integrated Water Resources Management. ·
- Substantial experience in leading teams of national and international experts and working in a multicultural environment. ·
- Relevant experience in Water Resources is an advantage. ·
- Good advocacy and communications skills and demonstrated report writing skills.
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
- Knowledge and experience in relevant thematic areas.
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| Desired additional skills and competencies |
- Working experience UN System will be an added advantage.
- Experience in documentation will add value ·
- Strong skills in MS Office Suite/ editing software
- Experience in working, liaising, and collaborating with UN agencies, governments, NGOs, civil society organizations, and public international organizations.
- Knowledge of capacity building theory and capacity building/assessment methodologies.
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| Required Language(s) (at working level) |
- English expert level is required
- Arabic expert level is required
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| Professional Certificates |
NA |
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Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
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