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PROGRAMME COMPONENT MANAGER (M/F/D) INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 34
Date Published:Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Date of Expiration:Sunday, April 21, 2019 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Zambia | LUSAKA in Zambia |
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| Development Agency
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| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: P1533V499
Location: Lusaka
Assignment period: 05/01/2019 - 09/30/2022
Field: Infrastructure
Type of employment: full-time
Application deadline: 02/24/2019
JOB DESCRIPTION
GIZ has provided support for the water sector reform processed for many years. In February 2019, the programme Accelerated Water and Agricultural Resources Efficiency (AWARE) was launched.
The aim is to support the water resources management in Zambia at national and decentralized level in the Lower Kafue Sub-Catchment, while supporting smallholder farmers with improving agricultural water management and irrigation. Jointly with the implementation partner, the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA), GIZ aims to support inter-organizational collaboration between the Department of Water Resources Development (DWRD) of the Ministry with WARMA concerning catchment planning processes and protection measures. Further, GIZ supports WARMA at sub-catchment level in setting up and operationalizing Water User Associations (WUAs).
YOUR TASKS
1. Responsible for supporting WARMA and DWRD at national and sub-catchment level in developing joint operational plans as well as their implementation
2. Support WARMA in consulting with stakeholders, and developing, a national water resources strategy
3. Support WARMA in the Lower Kafue sub-catchment in handling of water permitting process and to further develop the sub-catchment management plan towards the designation of 10 areas for sustainable irrigation expansion as well as designation of at least 8 catchment protection measures as well as their implementation
4. Responsible for conceptualization, design and implementation of the above interventions, including the contracting and supervision of additional technical expertise required
5. Support WARMA’s organizational development at sub-catchment and national level
6. Assist in supporting the sub-catchment level in setting up and operationalizing Water User Associations (WUAs)
7. Liaise with relevant partner institutions of the Government of Zambia as well as donor partners active in the sector
8. Plan and coordinate the GIZ support to water resources management overall including the technical guidance of other staff
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YOUR PROFILE
1. Academic degree (master, diploma) in integrated water resources management, environmental management, engineering, geography, economics or other relevant discipline
2. Several years of professional experience in Water Resources Management
3. In-depth knowledge and proven experience of change processes, climate adaptation and environmental protection measures
4. Experience in the area of development cooperation and working abroad
5. Proven management and organisational skills
6. Ability to build good working relations
7. High intercultural competence
8. Fluent English skills; German language skills are an asset
LOCATION INFORMATION
Lusaka is an attractive work place with a moderate climate. International super market chains provide for constant and high quality supplies. International schools and adequate health facilities exist.
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