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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1984

🌾 Agriculture

Agriculture • Environment • Research

International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a global research organization headquartered in Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to sustainable water management solutions, focusing on areas such as climate change adaptation, water data science, food security, and ecosystem management. IWMI aims to enhance water productivity and promote resilience by addressing issues related to water, climate, and gender-based challenges. The institute collaborates with governments, academia, and development organizations to develop and implement innovative water management strategies for improved livelihoods and agricultural productivity.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive coordination and strategic support to the Water, Climate Change and Resilience (WCCR) Science Program Lead in planning and delivering high-profile international engagements. • Work closely with WCCR leadership, researchers, communications, administration, and finance units to coordinate effective execution of various tasks. • Focus on planning and execution of strategic events and partnerships, coordination and preparation of briefing materials, and engagement with key stakeholders. • Liaise with finance, travel, and other internal service units as well as external partners and event organizers. • Ensure timely delivery of outputs related to respective engagements.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a closely related discipline. • At least 5 years of highly relevant professional experience with progressively increasing responsibility. • Proficiency in Microsoft office package - especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams – coupled with good computer skills to analyze data, consolidate and report information, and track measures. • Good administrative and management skills, with strong problem-solving abilities. • Ability to demonstrate good judgment and initiative; highly adaptable, flexible, and proactive. • Quick learner; able to understand the ramifications of working with donors; partners and Government of Sri Lanka counterparts. • Excellent service delivery approach. • Presentable and professional demeanour. • Strong personal organization skills, capable of prioritizing and multitasking effectively. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including people from various cultures. • Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

🏖️ Benefits

• This is a nationally hired consultancy; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities are encouraged to apply. • IWMI offers a competitive monthly rate for this assignment. • The duration of the contract will be for a period of eight (08) months.