Projekt-Koordinator “Master Plan for the Lower Jordan River”

Global Nature Fund is an international non-profit foundation for the protection of environment and nature. The Headquarter of the private and independent charity is in Radolfzell at Lake Constance, Germany. GNF has been founded in spring in 1998 with the objective to foster the protection of nature and environment as well as animals.

GNF’s work consists mainly of

• Initiating and implementing nature & environment protection projects with the aim to preserve habitats, biodiversity, migrating species and their migratory routes.
• The development of model projects for the promotion of sustainable economy.
• Organisation of events dealing with the protection of nature and environment.
• Support and promotion of international conventions.
• Publication of studies, newsletters, information materials.

GNF is partner of a three years project, financed by the European Commission, which aims at the establishment of a trans-boundary NGO Master Plan of the Lower Jordan River, covering Israel, Jordan and Palestine. The Master Plan aims at laying the groundwork for effective trans-boundary water governance for integrated water resource management in the Lower Jordan River. The project wants to gain participation and inform both, local and international public, about the LJR’s condition, the threats, and possible solutions including economic, security, and political gains that a regional water governance model could provide. Global Nature Fund (GNF) brings a global approach to the project activities by ensuring best practices and experience on water issues in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive and other relevant EU policy tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator for the "Master Planning for the Lower Jordan River Basin" will oversee all aspects of the GNF involvement of the project including: peer-review of the development of the NGO Master Plans in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive, coordinating and leading workshops, media outreach, project reporting and other duties as necessary. The coordinator will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for one project assistant. Start is as soon as possible in the office in Radolfzell, Germany. The contract will be limited in this phase to the project duration of two years.

TASKS

• Provide best practices of the EU Water Framework Directive into the International NGO Master Plan for the Lower Jordan River
• Organise and lead conferences, workshops with experts of the EU Water Framework Directive
• Participate in the project Steering Committee meetings and represent GNF
• Review and monitor every stage of the planning process
• Represent GNF at international conferences
• Do high level political advocacy work at the EU level to gain support for the Master Plans
• Contribute to the overall work of GNF (staff meetings, publications, project proposals)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The applicant should have

• At least five years of work experience in the field of international water management and the EU Water Framework Directive.
• Excellent understanding of EU water policies and the EU Water framework directive.
• Academic Degree in Water, Environment, Sustainable Development, Public Policy & Management or a related field.
• A deep understanding of Middle East politics and peace process issues.
• Excellent written and spoken English & German. Knowledge in Hebrew or Arabic is not required but an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Jordan, Israel & Palestine.
• Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a cross-border multilateral framework is an advantage.
• Good computer skills.

TO APPLY 

Please submit your application documents in digital format in English, including Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter to Mr. Udo Gattenlöhner at gattenloehner@globalnature.org.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION TO THIS POSITION: End of October 2012