Junior Network Officer/Programme Administrator (Global Water Partnership)

Background:

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) is a worldwide network which has for over a decade successfully been supporting countries in their efforts to implement more equitable and sustainable management of their water resources. During this period, GWP focus has gradually expanded from global to regional, national and sub-national level. Created in 1996, the network spans over 65 countries in 13 regions, with its secretariat located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Job description:

The position encompasses the following main areas:
1. Programme
2. Communications
3. Finance

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of three years experience, preferably five, in project management of development cooperation programmes.
• Experience in administration of projects (work planning, budgeting, financial monitoring and progress and financial reporting).
• Works well as a member of a team and is able to work under tight deadlines
• Comfortable with worksheets and spreadsheets.
• Good communication and excellent inter-personal skills with cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills.
• Ability to perform well in changing work environment and able to deal with occasional ad-hoc decisions and/or overlap of responsibilities with other team members.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English .

For further information and questions on the position, please contact Mr. Aly Kerdany,Senior Network Officer at aly.kerdany@gwpforum.org .
 

Closing date for application:

03 August 2008.

To view the Terms of Reference, visit http://www.gwpforum.org/gwp/library/Junior_Nw_Officer_Progr_Admin_TOR_.pdf