The World Water Council (WWC) is an international organization that promotes sustainable water management worldwide. It has more than 350 members, including governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses, professional networks and research institutes from nearly 60 countries.       Every three years, the World Water Council (WWC) organizes the World Water Forum with more than 20,000 participants from all over the world. The World Water Council multicultural and dynamic headquarters in Marseille, France, employs highly motivated people and is looking for a Project Officer on thematic initiatives.       

JOB OFFER
PROJECT OFFICER ON THEMATIC INITIATIVES

Working time: 100%
Venue: Headquarters of the World Water Council, Marseille, France
Working languages: English and French
Proven international experience.

Under the supervision of the Director of Strategy, Projects and Forum, the Project Officer on thematic initiatives works on development, thematic monitoring of World Water Council programs and the thematic process of the World Water Forum, their implementation and management.

Among the Project officer on thematic initiatives tasks:

Implementation and management of thematic initiatives, projects and programs

• Implement thematic programs to support the activities of the World Water Council and the resultant deliverables and evaluate outcomes.
• Participate in the program fundraising effort.
• Organize and lead Task Forces/ Working Groups dedicated to the implementation of the World Water Council strategy, preparing all documents, work plans, reports and materials necessary for their operation.

World Water Forum Thematic Process 

• Provide technical and methodological support for the preparation and conduct of the Forum.
• Support the Task Forces/Working Groups and Steering Committee dedicated to the organization and the holding of the Forum, by preparing all documents, reports and materials necessary for their operation (quarterly and annual work plans etc.) in co-production with the Secretariat of the World Water Forum, co-organizer of the World Water Forum.

QUALIFICATIONS
The best candidate will provide:

• A minimum master’s degree in Social, Political, Human Sciences or Water Governance.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a project officer at an international level and on the ground.
• Proven ability to work on a wide variety of tasks, activities, and projects.
• A rigorous approach to work. 
• A proven ability to work effectively in real time.
• Excellent use of French and English. 
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Excellent software and computer skills.
• Availability for international travel.

APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to send their curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation in English. This letter should explain the candidate’s experience with carrying out the above tasks and his/her fulfilment of the specified qualifications. The candidates need to present the names and contact details of 3 references, including one recent employer. Applications can only be done through e-mail and should be sent no later than 8 May 2021 to Dr. Valerie Bistagne, Secretary General of the World Water Council 

E-mail: recruitment@worldwatercouncil.org

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