1. Introduction
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources. NBI has a Shared Vision, namely: ‘to promote sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of', and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources’. The NBI provides a unique forum for the countries of the Nile Basin to move toward a cooperative process to realize tangible benefits in the basin and build a solid foundation of trust and confidence.
The NBI now seeks to procure an Information Systems Specialist to be responsible for the systematic compilation, maintenance and dissemination of the Nile Basin regional database on water and related resources to support the water resources management functions of the Nile-sec.
2. Scope of work
The ISS shall be responsible for the maintenance of NB DSS and systematic archiving and maintenance of all data compiled and generated through NBI Secretariat and ensure compatible database architectures are implemented across NBI centers. The specific scope of work of the Information Systems Specialist shall include, but not limited to, the following:
· Maintenance and further enhancement of NB DSS
· Data Compilation, Quality Assurance and Dissemination
· Knowledge Management
· Project Management Support
· Other related activities as instructed by the Head of the Water Resources Management Department.
3.Qualifications and experience
The DB Specialist will have the following qualifications and experience:
· Masters level degree or higher, in Computer Science, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Science, Engineering, or other technically related field.
· At least five (5) years of working experience, with recognized technical expertise in Operating systems administration (especially Linux admin experience) relational database technologies, including database development and administration; work experience should be proven, in general, through internationally recognized technical certification.
· At least three (3) years of experience in knowledge management functionalities related to technical implementations of information/knowledge systems (i.e. how to implement knowledge management procedures in an Information Systems).
· Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, multi-cultural, and inter-personal skills; strong team- building and mentoring capabilities.
· Experience and demonstrated skills in networking with ministry-level partners, private sector, national and international NGOs, and local community-based organizations.
· Experience of training users in using database and information systems.
· Demonstrated technical writing, analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
· Strong English language skills (spoken and written); working knowledge of French is an advantage.
· Experience working with or in regional/international organizations is an advantage.
Period of Service
This is a regional position. Contract duration will initially be up to June 2016 but with possibility for extension based on performance and availability of funding.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified consultants are advised to visit the NBI website at www.nilebasin.org to download the full details of this assignment and person specifications, and to submit their applications electronically to the Executive Director at: recruitment@nilebasin.org. Application/cover letters clearly indicating the title of the assignment and accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 8th October, 2015.
