Required qualifications, competences and experience
• Masters /MSc in water management, sanitation, hygiene or a field related to the project objectives.
• 5-7 years’ professional experience, with at least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• At least 2 years of professional experience in project management
• Experience in facilitating workshops, events and professional meetings.
• Familiarity with state of water management and development in Yemen.
• Experience as a trainer would be preferable.
• Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Very strong networking skills and knowledge of water management/hygiene in the project region
• Strong managerial and organisational competence
• Willingness to travel to the targeted areas regularly
• Willingness to travel abroad when requested
• Fluent written and oral knowledge of English and Arabic languages; German language would be an asset
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• Ability to drive 4-Wheel vehicle with valid driving license.
Application Process
Please write the full subject line as indicated below, and send your application (cover letter) and CV in English and Arabic to the following:
E-mail address: hr-yemen@giz.de
Subject Line: Application for Technical Officer for Drinking Water and Hygiene Post
Deadline for receipt applications is: 10.10.2016
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you be invited for interview, you will be asked to present all certificates mentioned in your CV. You will also be asked to provide two relevant professional references to be contacted.
See "Application Process" above