Introduction
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources. NBI has a Shared Vision, namely: ‘to promote sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources’. The NBI provides a unique forum for the countries of the Nile Basin to move toward a cooperative process to realize tangible benefits in the basin and build a solid foundation of trust and confidence under NBI designed to contribute towards the realization of the NBI Shared Vision. NBI has three Centres: Nile-SEC based in Entebbe, Uganda, NELSAP-CU based in Kigali, Rwanda and ENTRO based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Nile-SEC intends to hire a suitable qualified professional for the position of Senior Water Resources Management Specialist. The summary of the job description for this position is as follows. The detailed/ full job description can be downloaded from www.nilebasin.org

Job Purpose/Role:
The Senior Water Resources Management Specialist shall assist the Deputy Executive Director/Head of Basin-Wide Program and Water Resources Management (DED-HBWP/WRM) in the implementation of the work streams of the NBI Basin Wide Programme, with focus on: water security, agricultural water management, environment and climate change. S/He shall also assist in the supervision of the works of the water resources team. He/she shall provide technical and operational oversight to the water resources planning, analytic work, knowledge and policy functions, basin monitoring and associated staff comprising a range of technical and professional specialists, and the technical systems that underpin the department’s capabilities.
Academic/Professional Qualification and Experience
• At least M.Sc. (Ph.D. is added advantage) in water resources engineering, water resources planning and management, hydrology, civil engineering (with specialization in hydrology or water resources) or closely related fields.
Minimum Experience Required
• At least ten (10) years (after MSc degree) relevant experience in water resources planning, including significant high-level experience in leading and managing integrated water resources management and basin planning processes; particularly in a shared river-basin management context.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary professional teams (for at least 5 years) for water resources planning, management, and development from a river basin perspective.
Skills Required
• Excellent understanding and proven ability in resource assessments and river flow simulation models for both policy development and operational purposes;
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate the water resources planning outcomes in ways that are relevant to management and stakeholder decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience with application of modern trans-boundary water management principles and associated national/international water law principles,
• A proven capacity to take an innovative and strategic approach to the formulation of water policy at a national or regional level.
• Proven experience in developing basin/water resources investment plans and engaging with the relevant ministries in a cross –sectoral approach (water, agriculture, energy, environment, finance and planning)
• A demonstrated understanding of international and trans-boundary aspects of the management of shared river basins and the ability to apply this understanding to policy and strategy development in a shared river-basin context.
• Proven capacity to operate in a constructive and highly consultative manner in a complex political environment, particularly where conflicting interests are involved.
• Experience in leading team processes of professional staff in an organization is a requirement.
• Proven ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment and to interact positively with a wide range of stakeholders within an international and multi-government context.
• Proven ability to exercise high-level inter-personal skills in all situations, in particular, in engaging with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team. .
• Excellent written and spoken communication, including high-level fluency in the English language and an ability to transmit ideas and information in a clear, accurate and effective manner. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Duration
The duration of the employment shall initially be 2.5 years (with a six months’ probation period) renewed annually based on satisfactory performance.
How to apply:
Interested and suitably qualified individuals are invited to visit the NBI website at www.nilebasin.org to download the full job description/TORs for the position and should submit their application letter and Curriculum Vitae electronically to the Executive Director . Your application/cover letter should clearly indicate the title of the position applied for and should be in the subject of the email and reach the Executive Director not later than 5th January 2023 at 5:00pm Local Time in Entebbe, Uganda.
Your CV should clearly indicate full contacts of Three (3) referees and two (2) former employers excluding the current employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Email id: recruitment(at)nilebasin.org