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INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS
P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105;
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.org
Water Management National Officer (Ethiopia)
Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center, ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme. ICARDA's mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500 scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country offices.

The Position
ICARDA has a vacancy for a an Ethiopian national to occupy a project coordinator (NPO-level) position within the Integrated Water and Land Management Program (IWLMP). The position is based in Ethiopia and relates to a 3-year project entitled "Unlocking the potential of rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia for improved rural livelihoods", which will be carried out by ICARDA, the Institute of Hydraulics and Rural Water Management of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Vienna, the Ethiopia Institute of Agriculture Research (EIAR), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Addis Ababa, and the Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Ethiopia. The proposed project aims at improving the livelihoods of the rural communities in the rainfed agro-ecosystem of the Amhara region of Ethiopia.

QUALIFICATIONS\
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 PhD in water management, natural resources management, agronomy, soil science or other relevant subject with at least three years experience.
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 Coordination, managerial, supervisory and communication skills, ability to work in a team and sense for transdisciplinarity.
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 Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct research and interpret research results through international journal publications.
  Willingness to travel frequent within Ethiopia as well as to planning meetings at ICARDA headquarters (Syria)
  Fluency in English, and computer skills.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment will be for a period of three years. The salary is competative and is paid in US dollars. Benefits includes paid annual leave and medical insurance package.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
1-
Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate's experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Experiences, including salary expectations and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
2-
Curriculum vitae
3-
Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate's permission),
to:
Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: http://www.icarda.org

(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments)
Quote reference OS-NPO/0915/09 on the application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 15 October 2009

ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
Posted on 17 September 2009
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