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Under the supervision of the Head on Thematic Initiatives, 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.

Headquarters of the World Water Council, Marseille, France

Resume

Marseille, France

Working time : 100%

English and French

Proven international experience.

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 5 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 31 August 2023 to Dr. Valerie Bistagne, Secretary General of the World Water Council.