Senior
Groundwater Specialist
To provide technical support to the Director of the SADC-GMI and SADC Member
States to coordinate and facilitate the design and implementation of (research,
development, capacity building etc.) programmes in line with the strategic
mandate of the GMI.
This post requires high level technical understan
ding of groundwater
management. The Incumbent reports to and is accountable to the SADC-GMI
Director.
Key responsibilities
of this position include:
· Supporting the SADC-GMI Director in the development and operation of the
SADC-GMI
· Developing and overseeing projects, programmes, courses and other activities
to move forward groundwater management in the SADC region
· Providing strategic support with regard to policy direction, including
alignment of operations to strategic outputs and assisting with the
interpretation of the mandate of the SADC-GMI into strategic objectives
· Driving capacity building and groundwater management programmes of the
SADC-GMI in line with the strategic business plan
· Serving on the senior management team of SADC-GMI to set policy, define
objectives, developing marketing and operational plans
Assisting in the
collection and analysis of groundwater related data as well as the creation and
operation of databases and knowledge management platforms
· Initiating, managing and supervising the SADC-GMI’s technical groundwater
projects and programmes
· Drafting terms of reference and funding proposals for research projects and
programmes
· Developing and maintaining relationships with SADC member representatives and
relevant institutions, and establishing the reputation of the SADC-GMI
· Liaising with international, SADC based organizations and governments on
capacity building and support initiatives
The ideal Senior Groundwater
Specialist must meet the following criteria:
· A Masters or PhD. level degree in groundwater, hydrogeology, geohydrology,
natural resource management, water resources or related field
· At least 10 years of working experience in groundwater or natural resources
management or related fields with recognized technical expertise
· Experience with work and travel in SADC member states is an asset
· Excellent computer skills, including MS office programs (MS Excel/MS Word/MS
Project)
· Excellent knowledge of English (writing, reading and speaking)
· Fluency in SADC Languages (French, or Portuguese) is desirable
HOW TO APPLY:
View the full job descriptions and application instructions on the Vacancies
page atwww.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 17th
February 2017 totracy@actionappointments.co.za
