DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/HEAD OF BASIN WIDE PROGRAM

Job Specification

• Academic/Professional Qualification and Experience
  • Ph. D. Degree qualifications in water resources or related fields.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Post graduate qualifications in Business Administration, Public Administration, Leadership and Governance or law will be an added advantage.
• Minimum Experience Required
  • Twelve (12) years relevant experience with at least seven (7) years in a senior management position
  • International experience within the Nile Basin Countries
  • Experience in Project Management

Job Purpose/Role

The position of Deputy Executive Director/Head of Basin Wide Program at NBI Secretariat is a Key Position in Senior Management. The main purpose of this job is to spearhead and coordinate programmes and projects, ensure continuous, sustainable, effective and efficient implementation, enhance the WRM development of the Basin as an engine of development in realization of its shared vision. The DED/HBWP will ensure that NBI Objectives and Actions are constantly aligned to Global and regional commitments to which Member countries are signatories. The DED will also lead resource mobilization efforts for NBI Secretariat programs in close liaison with the two (2) NBI Investments arms.

Jobholder's Role

The Jobholder will provide Basin wide leadership in strategic planning, water policy and water resource management functions of the NBI. Guide the participatory and sustainable development of the Nile Basin through provision of strategic analysis and strategic planning services, participatory policy formulation, sound planning for sustainable and equitable development of water and related natural resources, and development of best practices in sound management of Nile Basin Initiative programs.

Period of Service

This is a Regional Position with employment duration(term) of Six (6) years whose annual contracts are renewable based on satisfactory performance, availability of funds and need for the services.

Contact Information

Interested and suitably qualified individuals who meet the job requirements are invited to submit their application/cover letters and CV electronically addressed to the Executive Director, Nile Basin Initiative at: vacancy@nilebasin.org. Application/Cover letters should clearly indicate the title of the position, job reference and be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae should be submitted not later than 29th July 2024 at 5:00pm Local Time in Entebbe, Uganda. Please attach Scanned copies of your Academic & professional certificates and testimonials to your application.