Category Regional Program: Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) Coordination Unit Project Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP) Job Reference NELSAP-ISP-002/09 Duty Station Kigali, Rwanda Eligibility Nationals from the NEL Countries Deadline: April 30, 2009 Duration 1 year (6 months probation period) with a possibility of annual extensions to the end of the Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP), based on performance. Background The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile which include Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Eritrea participates actively as an observer. The NBI seeks to develop the river in a cooperative manner, share substantial socioeconomic benefits, and promote regional peace and security to achieve its shared vision of “sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources” through a strategic action program. The Stragetic Action Program is made up of two complementary programs: the basin wide Shared Vision Program to build regional institutions, capacity, and trust and to lay the foundation for unlocking the development potential of the Nile, which can be realized through concrete investments carried out under the subsidiary action programs (SAPs). The Subsidiary Action Programs to initiate concrete investments and action on the ground in the Eastern Nile and Nile Equatorial Lakes sub-basins. The programs are reinforcing in nature. The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP) is an investment program within the framework of the NBI. NELSAP consists of a Council of Ministers and a Technical Advisory Committee (NELTAC). The mission of the NELSAP is to contribute to the eradication of poverty, to promote economic growth, and to reverse environmental degradation in the NEL region. NELSAP oversees the implementation of the jointly identified SAPs and promotes cooperative inter-country and in country investment projects related to the common use of the Nile Basin water resources. The NELSAP-CU facilitates the preparation process, manages financial resources and builds sub-regional capacity for continued preparation and implementation of the NELSAP program of transboundary investment activities. A Coordination Unit based in Kigali, Rwanda, in collaboration with the NBI Secretariat in Entebbe, Uganda, facilitates the activities of the program. The NELSAP CU wishes to recruit a Junior Professional/ Water Resources Engineer. Duties and Responsibilities  Assist the Water Resources Program office, in projects conceptualization, identification, preparation, quality assurance, reporting and evaluation.  Participate in special water resources studies as commissioned from time to time as delegated by management  Participate in activities related to the NEL water resources Unit  Provide GIS and RS support to the program and projects  Ensure liaison with other planned/operational projects within the sub region  Participate in regional Water Resources Project meetings and other activities. Prepare and present reports/briefings on the status of the sub basin project implementation and plans.  Perform related duties as assigned by the Water Resources Development Program Officer. Qualifications and experience:  A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with postgraduate degree in water resources engineering /water resources management.  At least two years of post graduation working experience  Knowledge of water resources modelling and GIS and Remote sensing applications is an advantage.  Excellent computing skills, including knowledge of software packages for word processing, databases and spreadsheets as well as software applications in water resources planning  Excellent written, analytical, presentation and reporting skills  Fluency in spoken and written English language and/or French; working knowledge of the other is an advantage.  Familiarity with NELSAP and NBI activities and processes is an added advantage. General Attributes  The NBI offers a competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.  This position is also on the NELSAP’s website: http://nelsap.nilebasin.org  This position will be recruited competitively based on advertisement in regional newspapers. Priority will be given to nationals originating from the Nile Basin countries.  Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and CV including date of birth and nationality by April 30 to email: nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org copied to nelcu@nilebasin.org Vacancy Code: NELSAP-ISP-002/09. Make sure to include the vacancy code in the subject of the email to ensure that your application is not lost.  Please note that: (1) Shortlists will not contain more than two candidates from any one country (2) Applications received after the closing date will not be considered and (3) Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.