Programme Officer, Water Resources
Stockholm International Water Institute / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Stockholm
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The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that generates knowledge and informs decision-making towards a water wise world.
The Water Resources Department at SIWI is currently is looking for one Programme Officer to support the Department's work as Secretariat of the Action Platform for Source-to-Sea Management (S2S Platform) and contribute to project implementation in the areas of source-to-sea / water resources management. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
Description of Duties
The Officer will be part of the S2S Platform Secretariat and support the delivery of the S2S Platform work plan and strategy together with the S2S Platform Chair and the Coordinator of the Secretariat. This includes responsibility for S2S Platform communications and planning/coordination of meetings and events with S2S Platform members. The Secretariat organizes S2S Platform contributions at World Water Week and other major international, regional and national events, prepares regular newsletters and other communications and contributes to the development of knowledge resources. The program officer would also assist in developing and implementing activities in the Department's project portfolio through supporting the development of knowledge products, tools; the provision of water resources/source-to-sea governance advice to project partners; development and provision of trainings and webinars; financial resource mobilisation; and budget and internal control processes.
The main duties of the Program Officer will include the following:
• Support the development and delivery of the S2S Platform Annual Work Plans and Strategy;
• Planning and organization of S2S Platform meetings and events in collaboration with S2S Platform Chair and members;
• Preparation of S2S Platform communications, including newsletters, news items, social media, meeting reports, result reports, policy briefs and other knowledge products;
• Support S2S Platform member engagement and S2S Platform working groups;
• Support project implementation and proposal development in relation to water resources and/or source-to-sea management;
• Provide administrative and communication support to technical, financial and results reporting;
• Support procurement and management of consultants;
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training materials;
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products, methodologies and tools.
• Contribute to the provision of technical water governance support to SIWI partners as per demand;
• Be an active member of the Water Resources Department, contributing to action planning, monitoring and reporting of results;
• Contribute to internal knowledge management and collaboration with other SIWI departments; and to external communication on projects / project activities;
• Contribute to the full range of SIWI activities
The Program Officer will work in the Water Resources team at SIWI, in close collaboration with other team members, especially the S2S Platform Coordinator and project lead(s) for the projects the Program Officer engages in. He/she will report to the Water Resources Director at SIWI.
Expected knowledge and skills
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following features:
• Experience from the area of water resources, coastal management and/or climate adaptation/mitigation or related field in developing country contexts
• Experience in working with international/regional processes, multi-stakeholder platforms and partnerships
• Experience in supporting project development and implementation
• Good understanding of policy and governance aspects, such as IWRM, source-to-sea, climate change risk management / resilience building, multi-stakeholder participation, inter-sectoral coordination, etc.
• Good understanding of capacity development, stakeholder facilitation, and institutional strengthening
• Well-organized with strong ability to prioritize amongst competing tasks
• Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for networking and building community
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage ambiguity, take initiative and follow direction
• Experience in research assistance will be an asset
• Commitment to, and agreement with SIWI 's core values and vision.
Education and work experience
• Bachelor or Master's degree in relevant Social or Natural / Engineering Sciences.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working with water, coastal and/or related issues in developing country contexts
• Direct experience (1-2 years) of working in developing countries considered a strong asset
Language skills
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other languages is (e.g. French, Spanish, Portuguese) considered a strong asset.
Availability to travel
Ability and willingness to travel and be part of short term missions is required.
Duty Station
The full time position will be based at the main office of the Stockholm International Water Institute, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Duration of contract The position is a 15 months' contract, subject to renewal upon good performance and availability of funds.
Publiceringsdatum2020-09-03Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2020-09-10
AdressStockholm International Water Institute
Linnégatan 87 A
10055 STOCKHOLM
Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Stockholm International Water Institute Linnégatan 87 A (
visa karta)
100 55 STOCKHOLM
Ansökan E-post:
adele.nerelius@siwi.org Jobbnummer 5345051
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