Water Modeling and Analysis Speacialist at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Water Modeling and Analysis Specialist

Job Code: 20003856
Location: Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
Grade: P3/P4
Status: Permanent
Institution: ECOWAS Commission
Division: Water Governance and Policies
Directorate: Water Resources Management
Agency: Water Resources Management Centre
Department: Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalization
Line Supervisor: PPO Water Governance and Policies

Role Overview

• Under the Supervision of the PPO Water Governance and Policies, the incumbent is responsible for

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct all work related to the collection, processing and statistical analysis of hydro-rainfall data, the evaluation of surface and underground water resources, rainfall-runoff modeling and techniques for transposing water series flows at unmeasured sites.
• Ensure the automation of calculations, design, development of hydro-rainfall databases and restitution of flow series for application to calculations of regularized volumes and models for simulation and allocation of water resources and analyzes climate change and catastrophic risk scenarios.
• Ensure the development of relevant programs, effectively organize programming, planning on the analysis and modeling of water resources.
• Promote knowledge of the resource and monitoring of the impact of global change on the evolution and availability of water resources in West Africa
• Assist countries and basin organizations in modeling and analyzing water resources data.
• Support the Regional Observatory Program Officer in the analysis, modeling, and supply of the Regional Water Observatory
• Support the Governance and Policy program officer in i) the harmonization of processes for collecting and managing information on water with countries and other partners of the Observatory and ii) the analysis of development indicators in the water sector; iii) Support countries in the development of their National Water Information Systems (NIS Water), the collection and analysis of indicators.
• Contribute to the drafting of the report on the state of water in West Africa
• Develop and supervise technical partnerships with national and sub-regional stakeholders.
• Capitalize on the experiences acquired and ensure their dissemination to partners.
• Lead consultations with different partners and donors.
• Develop projects and contribute to the search for financing with a view to their implementation in the region.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the PPO Water Governance and Policies

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Water Management, Regional Planning and Development, Rural Development, Environment Science, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Forestry, or a related field from a recognized university.
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in water-related fields and implementation of biodiversity and water-related projects.
• Solid understanding of water resources, management and use and ability to keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Excellent knowledge of water sector policies and projects, intra-regional and regional cooperation activities in the water sector and of the role of water resources in developing rural economies and reducing poverty.
• Demonstrated professional skills and abilities related to best practices in programme and project management associated with water management.

Age Limit:

• Be below 50 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS Key Competencies:

• Ability to persuade/influence others to consider a certain point of view, adopt a new idea or implement new methods and practices.
• Ability to lead a team of trainees/junior staff and instill a spirit of teamwork to engage employees and achieve a well-defined set of activities.
• Ability to respect chain of command in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to resolve challenges that occur with minimal direction and/or to recommend and explain solutions or alternatives for approval.
• Ability to utilize the Code of Ethics to manage self, others, information, and resources.
• Ability to mentor others and create feedback loops with supervisors, colleagues, and the subordinates to build strong working relationships and improve performance.
• Contribute to maintaining organizational unit’s performance goals and standards.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to keep a client informed of progress or setbacks in projects of relevance to timeline, quality, and quantity.
• Ability to proactively interact with clients and build strong trusting relationships based on mutual respect and regular discussions.
• Ability to establish and sustain professional credibility with clients/stakeholders in a manner that anticipates their need, mitigates issues and that carefully balances professional obligations with the need to be sensitive and responsive to their needs.
• Ability to counsel, advise, consult, and guide others on matters pertaining to assigned client service responsibilities and established client service standards.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural differences, fairness, and ability to relate well with people from varied backgrounds, nationality, gender, ethnicity, race and religion.
• Understanding of diverse cultural views especially within West Africa, with sensitivity to group differences; ability to challenge bias and to practice tolerance and empathy.
• Ability to listen actively, consider people’s concerns and apply judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive interactive environment that benefits from diverse strengths.
• Ability and responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Ability to encourage, empower, and advocate for people in an unbiased and transparent manner.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS institutions, sectors, programmes and policies.
• Knowledge of ECOWAS internal operational requirements of programs, projects, services, and systems required to achieve work assignments and meet performance goals.
• Knowledge of rules and procedures of ECOWAS associated assigned responsibilities and ability to explain these clearly to others.
• Knowledge of the ECOWAS culture, structures and performance issues and priorities impacting assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of member states development trends, indicators, challenges, and opportunities as it relates to project/program assigned to own position.
• Ability to study data/information from a variety of sources, identify anomalies, trends and issues, present findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to break down problems or processes into key parts to identify and solve gaps in service, quality assurance, compliance, and performance targets.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply techniques to generate creative ideas and new approaches to meeting goals.
• Ability to use evidence and research to inform policies and programs and identify relevant and appropriate sources of information, including stakeholders, regional institutions and/or internal committees.
• Demonstrate operational computer proficiency using appropriate tools.
• Ability to make sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data to write semi-complex technical reports/proposals and edit/check templates, letters, etc.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely in a succinct and organized manner through both writing and verbal means.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills, make presentations, express opinions, and debate ideas with others in a constructive manner.
• Proficiency in information communication technologies (ICT).
• Fluency in oral and written expressions in one of the ECOWAS official languages of the Community (English, French & Portuguese). Knowledge of an additional one will be an added advantage.
• Ability to develop, implement an individual action plan for achieving specific work goals.
• Identify, organize, and monitor tasks throughout to facilitate execution.
• Ability to contribute and/or lead on projects as per accepted project management standards and techniques, to co-ordinate contributions by others to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and work within timelines, giving attention to details, stakeholders, indicators, and risks.
• Ability to identify, collect and assess indicators to monitor performance and to take proactive remedial action as required.

Annual Salary
UC 39,738.72 / USD 62,699.75 - UC 46,539.98 / USD 73,430.77

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their correctly filled Application Form, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Motivation Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the application form (Docx.)

Note

• Female applications are encouraged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applications initially submitted with only the CV remain acceptable.
• ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request for your account details.