Call for applications

The Volta Basin Authority (VBA) and GWP-WA, in collaboration with WMO, are launching this call for applications to recruit the Project Technical Manager and the Project Assistant Technical Manager to support the implementation of the Project "Integrating Flood and Drought Management and Early Warning for Climate Change Adaptation in the Volta Basin".

Terms of reference for the recruitment of a Project Technical Manager based in the Executive Directorate of the Volta Basin Authority

Working conditions

The successful candidate will be offered a contract for a period of one (01) year, renewable with a trial period of three (03) months.

The position is based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but the work may require travel to other countries within the Volta Basin and beyond.

VBA offers a competitive salary and benefits related to qualifications and relevant experience.

The successful candidate will work under normal working hours in accordance with the organization's rules. However, the position may require working outside normal working hours.

5. Application process

Interested candidates meeting required qualifications and experience for this position are invited to submit their applications including:

• A letter of motivation clearly indicating the title of the position, addressed to the Executive Director of the VBA;
• A detailed curriculum vitae signed and accompanied by the names and contact details of three references, including those of a recent employer;
• A copy of diplomas and certificates.

Female applicants are particularly encouraged.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 10, 2019 at 4 p.m., Burkina Faso Local Time:

• In a sealed envelope at one of the addresses below:

-          VBA Executive Directorate, Ouaga 2000, Avenue Sembène Ousmane, 10 BP 13621 Ouagadougou 10, Burkina Faso

-          GWP-WA Executive Secretariat, Secteur 15, Section GG, Lot 30, Parcelle 6, Avenue Charles Bila KABORE, Poste 1673, 05 B.P. 6552 Ouaga 05, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

• Or to the both email addresses below

-          secretariat.abv@gmail.com;  dessouassi2003@yahoo.fr,

-          gwp.westafrica@gwpao.org; armand.houanye@gwpao.org

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Terms of reference for the recruitment of a Project Assistant Technical Manager based at the Executive Secretariat of Global Water Partnership West Africa

Working conditions

The successful candidate will be offered a contract for a period of one (01) year, renewable with a trial period of three (03) months.

The position is based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but the work may require travel to other countries within the Volta Basin and beyond.

The GWP-WA Executive Secretariat offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

The successful candidate will work under normal working hours in accordance with the organization's rules. However, the position may require working outside normal working hours.

Application process

Interested candidates meeting required qualifications and experience for this position are invited to submit their applications including:

• A letter of motivation clearly indicating the title of the position, addressed to the Executive Secretary of GWP-WA;
• A detailed curriculum vitae signed and accompanied by the names and contact details of three references, including those of a recent employer;
• A copy of diplomas and certificates.

Female applications are particularly encouraged.

Applications must be submitted no later than May 10, 2019 at 4 p.m., Burkina Faso Local Time:

• In a sealed envelope at one of the addresses below:

- GWP-WA Executive Secretariat, Secteur 15, Section GG, Lot 30, Parcelle 6, Avenue Charles Bila KABORE, Poste 1673, 05 B.P. 6552 Ouaga 05, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

- VBA Executive Directorate, Ouaga 2000, Avenue Sembène Ousmane, 10 BP 13621 Ouagadougou 10, Burkina Faso

• Or to the both email addresses below

- secretariat.abv@gmail.com;  dessouassi2003@yahoo.fr,

- gwp.westafrica@gwpao.org; armand.houanye@gwpao.org

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Download the application and Terms of Reference