The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled candidate to join its office in New Delhi, India, as a Partner Compliance Officer. The primary purpose of this role is to support the effective monitoring of partnership agreements within the region for the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). This role involves monitoring the financial processes, facilitating communication, and providing support to enhance the capacity of project partners/subrecipients in managing their financial responsibilities. The incumbent will ensure that all financial transactions align with compliance requirements in the main donor agreement and best practices in financial stewardship. Additionally, the Partner Compliance Officer will monitor financial performance, support during the partner due diligence assessment process, validate partner expenses, ensure full compliance with requirements in IWMI's partnership contract, conduct training sessions, and provide recommendations to partners to implement best industry practices. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Update the system commitments by creating Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs), uploading relevant documents in the Agreement Manager/ERP system, and booking expenditures by creating Service Entry Sheets (SES) in the ERP system Timely follow-up and share of partner financial reports with HQ, to ensure partners comply with reporting timelines in the agreement. Also attend to any review comments and coordinate partner payment requests Assist in conducting thorough due diligence assessments of potential and existing partners, evaluating financial health, internal controls, policy and procedure manuals, and risk management practices Contribute to the preparation of detailed reports on due diligence findings and provide recommendations for partnership approvals Serve as the primary point of contact for subrecipients on financial matters, promoting open communication and collaboration Perform expenditure verifications for project partners in the region to ensure compliance with IWMI, partners and donor financial policies and requirements Deliver onsite and virtual training sessions to improve the financial management capabilities of subrecipients, with a focus on budgeting, reporting, and compliance Provide ongoing support to subrecipients to strengthen their financial systems, policies, and processes, and to build strong collaborative relationships Identify and evaluate financial risks associated with subrecipients and propose effective mitigation strategies Monitor compliance with country-specific financial regulations and support timely resolution of any emerging issues Review partner expenditure forecasts to ensure that the expenditures are aligning with project budgets and agreed workplans Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Essential, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a closely related discipline Part qualification from a recognized professional accounting body such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in accounting Prior work experience with an auditing firm Desirable, Previous working experience in the partnership management / donor reporting function KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Essential Ability to read, understand and interpret the terms and conditions in complex documents and agreements (e.g. donor agreements, partnership contracts) Ability to perform substantive testing on partner expenses and identify exceptions Strong teamworking skills with the ability to coordinate with Headquarters Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with experience in analysing and reconciling figures Ability to manage and prioritize a varied workload and meet deadlines Willingness to travel and visit project partners Excellent oral and written language skills in English, including effective listening and strong verbal and written communication abilities Benefits This is a nationally recruited position and only Indian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension. HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs . We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on May 25, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Show more Show less

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a seasoned communications professional join its office in New Delhi, India, as a Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist will support the implementation of IWMI's global communications strategy in India. The incumbent will develop content and will support events and campaigns in the region, in accordance with quality standards and guidelines, and with input from project leaders and researchers. The person will coordinate closely with the Communications & Knowledge Management team, as an integral part of its global systems and workflows. Further, the Specialist will provide communications and public relations support to the Country Representative, Project Leaders and a team of researchers undertaking various research projects in India. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The position holder will work closely with Country Representative and Communication & Knowledge Management team to: Support the implementation of IWMI's global communications strategy in India, in close coordination with IWMI's Communications & Knowledge Management team in HQ Participate in meetings of the Communications & Knowledge Management team and update planning tools, to ensure strategic alignment and a coordinated approach for content and upcoming events Write and edit articles (news, features, press releases, op-eds, success stories, profiles) for IWMI's global websites, global newsletters, and other outlets. Liaise with authors and reviewers for edits and approvals. Follow IWMI's style guide Support IWMI's presence at national and regional events (conferences, workshops, webinars, etc.). Prepare communications plans and key messages ahead of events. Provide communications and media support during events. Document events result through newsworthy articles and other materials Develop audience-led communications outputs (briefs, factsheets, presentations, reports, infographics, posters, etc.) to advance IWMI's corporate and project objectives, focused on impacts and results Prepare social media content for IWMI's official global accounts Liaise with IWMI project leaders and researchers in India for potential content and outreach materials, and to ensure technical quality. If required, lead or support the design and implementation of communications plans for IWMI projects Liaise with partners and stakeholders to produce project communications materials Liaise with national and regional media and organize press conferences and journalists visits to the field, as needed. Support proactive media outreach and engagement activities Coordinate with IWMI's Communications and Knowledge Management team in HQ to produce video according to quality standards and guidelines. Once approved, lead the editorial aspect of video projects, to highlight project impact and results through storytelling. Ensure guidelines are followed and contract conditions are met before payment to consultants Coordinate with IWMI's Communications and Knowledge Management team in HQ for photographic documentation of IWMI activities in India, to ensure images are high-quality, capture areas of strategic interest, include complete caption info and metadata, and are ingested into the global photo library. Coordinate with photographers for editorial guidance. Ensure guidelines are followed and contract conditions are met before payment to consultants Coordinate with IWMI's Communications and Knowledge Management team in HQ for the engagement of consultants (for video production, photography, graphic design or other communications-related work) and provide guidance to ensure the timely delivery of quality outputs Ensure compliance with IWMI branding guidelines and funders' visibility requirements Support the implementation of internal communications strategies and activities, as required Compile media contacts for India and add them to global media lists, for targeted national, regional, and global outreach Help increase global email marketing subscribers (adding partners, workshop participants and other stakeholders) for targeted mailings Carry out any other tasks identified as priorities by the Country Representative or the Global Communications Lead for Water Systems Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Essential, Master's degree in mass communications, journalism, international development or a related field At least 07 years of relevant professional experience Experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of communications and knowledge management plans Experience organizing policy dialogues, multi-stakeholder engagement platforms, or similar events facilitation Desirable, Experience working in research organizations or multi-disciplinary research-for-development programs Experience working in an international work environment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Essential, Excellent writing and editing skills in English. Demonstrated experience writing and editing reports, knowledge products, success stories and other communications materials in English High level of proficiency with Microsoft 365 (particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams), web applications, and digital tools Multimedia skills, including photography, video, graphic design and audio production Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and a variety of tasks Strong analytical skills. Ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts and communicate them clearly and persuasively to various audiences Ability to be a positive team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from a wide variety of cultures, with sensitivity and respect Knowledge of diversity, inclusion and gender issues in South Asia Willingness to undertake travel to field location with limited facilities and support Desirable, Proficiency in Hindi and any regional language will be an advantage Demonstrated understanding of water security, agricultural, environmental and development issues in India and South Asia Benefits This is a nationally recruited position and only Indian nationals will be considered. IWMI offers a competitive salary and benefits package, inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years with the possibility of extension. HOW TO APPLY: Apply for the position by following the application instructions at www.iwmi.org/jobs . We will be accepting applications through 24:00 (IST) on June 03, 2025 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Your application must include a CV, cover letter, and three (3) references, which may be contacted if you are shortlisted. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Show more Show less

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a dynamic leader with exceptional management aptitude and a deep understanding of water, land and agricultural development challenges and opportunities in India and Bangladesh. This is an internationally recruited position; therefore, individuals with relevant abilities from diverse locations around the world are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be based in India . Please note that Third Sector Partners (TSP) is exclusively retained by the International Water Management Institute to undertake this recruitment. The Country Representative (CR) represents the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the CGIAR's Water Systems Unit in India & Bangladesh. The CR also maintains strong links with the CGIAR Country Coordinators for India and Bangladesh, other CGIAR units, and national and international partners. The primary responsibilities of the CR are: Manage all staff, interns and consultants at IWMI's assigned offices Coordinate business development in India and Bangladesh to sustain and grow a viable funding pipeline including with other CGIAR units Represent IWMI and the CGIAR Water Systems unit in relevant national and regional forums and, develop and strengthen relationships with government agencies, national research organizations and implementing partners, to expand and promote uptake of research outputs Country office management (people management; financial management; governance and risk management) Participate in research projects and programs aligned with personal expertise The CGIAR is a global partnership of research for development international organizations that aims to strengthen delivery of research and innovation, to tackle the complex and interconnected challenges to food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. The current CGIAR Research Centers and Alliances are the foundation of the One CGIAR and are in the process of adopting an integrated approach to how they operate in the implementation of the CGIAR Strategy and Results Framework. It is expected that the Country Representative will spend a minimum of 40% of their time on duties representing IWMI/the CGIAR Water Systems Unit, and managing people and operations, with the remaining time on project-specific research activities. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead country program development and implementation, Develop the strategic direction of the country offices, ensuring consistency with IWMI's and the CGIAR's Research and Innovation Strategy, strong alignment to country and regional development priorities and research needs, and complementarity with the roles of partner organizations Coordinate development, funding and management of the project portfolio of the offices through contributions to and leadership of the design and development of programmatic and project proposals Build a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration among country office staff, with other CGIAR and IWMI units and external partners Manage country office staff to ensure delivery of high quality, timely research and outputs that meet the requirements of partners and clients Provide substantive advice to the Director General, Deputy Director General, Asia Director for Research Impact, other senior management and CGIAR leadership on the country directions in relation to water systems science and planning of relevant programs and projects IWMI representation, Manage IWMI's relationship with the host-country governments for the Country Offices in accordance with host-country and hosting organization agreements Strengthen existing and develop new working relationships within the CGIAR and other research and development partners, national and regional authorities, and different stakeholders, to raise the profile and visibility of IWMI and CGIAR's water systems science Proactively contribute to CGIAR/IWMI's fundraising efforts by identifying relevant initiatives, developing a close network with donors, coordinating the preparation of proposals, and providing strong intellectual inputs in coordination with the Asia Director for Research Impact, and relevant strategic program directors (SPDs), research group leaders (RGLs) and the Business Development Unit (BDU) Promote the uptake of CGIAR/IWMI research outputs in coordination with the Asia Director for Research Impact, SPDs and research groups Lead country-level communications/outreach activities in coordination with the communications and resource mobilization and partnership teams Serve as IWMI's primary point of contact for CGIAR programmatic coordination and integration at country levels, and for the CGIAR Initiatives/Science Programs in which IWMI is participating, in coordination with relevant leaders of Strategic Programs and projects Office management and administration, Take overall responsibility for the management of the India and Bangladesh offices, including annual budgeting, risk and compliance management and monthly financial reporting Proactively and effectively manage resources and promote stewardship, ensuring research and operations teams have and optimize the appropriate human, financial, and material resources Manage staff in accordance with CGIAR/IWMI's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include: (i) leading recruitment; (ii) planning and assigning staff to research projects in consultation with project leaders; (iii) guiding professional development and performance reviews; and (iv) addressing employee relationship issues and resolving problems Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Complete performance management for direct reports, provide coaching, and strategically tailor individual development plans. Contribute to staffing plans and recruitment processes Proactively manage security and mitigate security risks. Ensure a safe work and living environment through leading implementation of safety and security protocols and staff care and well-being best practices Manage issues related to administration, finance, and research in the country in consultation with relevant functional units within CGIAR/IWMI (finance, human resources, information technology [ICT], partnerships, communications and resource mobilization) Research development and implementation, Develop and implement projects within personal expertise and experience Work with staff and partners of IWMI/CGIAR Water Systems unit and with the CGIAR Regional Country Coordinators to ensure that the research portfolio for water systems in the India and Bangladesh (i) reflects national priorities, (ii) is aligned with CGIAR's and IWMI's strategies, and (iii) is well implemented with the aim of producing high-quality scientific outputs, including peer-reviewed scientific papers, as well as development impacts Coordinate with appropriate staff and CGIAR units to ensure that research activities undertaken by IWMI or other CGIAR programs and initiatives are well integrated into the country-level strategy Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Essential: A master's or PhD in one of the following disciplines: water resources management, climate change adaptation or mitigation, international development, environmental science, geography, development economics, or sociology, with at least 10 years of relevant work experience holding positions of increasing responsibility. A PhD is preferred Demonstrated experience of promoting and enhancing gender, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and in research-for-development programs Demonstrated knowledge and research experience relevant to IWMI's overall mission of water management in developing countries, as well as knowledge of the functioning of the CGIAR system Demonstrated experience in engaging with regional networks and building strong partnerships with different categories of stakeholders Experience working with and influencing stakeholders, especially senior decision makers at national and regional levels, and liaising with donor agencies Experience producing high quality written proposals, reports and academic papers. Proven ability to communicate research results to stakeholders at different management levels in multiple countries KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Essential: A deep understanding of water, land and agricultural development challenges and opportunities in the country/region Demonstrated skills in managing programs and personnel, including experience of forming, operating in and leading interdisciplinary teams that have delivered high-quality outputs on time and according to budget Fluent in English - both written and verbal Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and other stakeholders in a multicultural setting, with sensitivity and respect for diversity TRAVEL OBLIGATIONS: Frequent travel in the region of posting and beyond REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: The Country Representative for India and Bangladesh should demonstrate high levels of the following competencies: Strategic Leadership, Shows drive and commitment to CGIAR's/IWMI's vision and mission; helps others understand how their efforts contribute to IWMI's work Demonstrates and sets expectations for integrity and honesty in relation to professional ethics and practice. Treats everyone fairly, consistently, and with respect Managing People, Builds diverse teams; appraises their ability and potential; gives candid and timely performance feedback; rewards desirable behavior and coaches staff to help them perform effectively Elicits the creative ideas of others and supports them to succeed acknowledging their contributions; delegates effectively, and assigns responsibilities based on skills, performance objectives and development opportunities Communication, Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills. Shares information with others, adapting messages to diverse audiences Communicates and responds promptly to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders Stakeholder Focus & Impact Orientation, Develops realistic plans with available resources; establishes high standards of performance and demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence; empowers staff; focuses on results and delivers on time and within budget Drives for results by being proactive and setting high standards for self and others; takes ownership and responsibility for maintaining a strong focus on both internal and external stakeholder needs and expectations Research and Implementation, Designs and executes systems for the acquisition of knowledge, critically analyzing and evaluating findings whilst effectively utilizing appropriate resources and equipment Constructs coherent findings and articulates ideas clearly to a range of audiences, formally and informally, through a variety of techniques to promote maximum impact. Contributes to promoting the wider understanding of research Collaboration & Teamwork, Promotes collaboration; shares knowledge and information; builds partnerships and creates an environment for learning and continuous innovation Creates an environment conducive to inter-disciplinary teamwork across organizational boundaries; builds alliances and promotes open communication and collaboration to achieve joint objectives Influencing & Resolving Differences Gains support and commitment from others; resolves differences by determining needs and forging solutions that benefit all parties Displays flexibility and respect for differences of opinion; demonstrates transparency and objectivity when negotiating with others Promoting Diversity & Inclusion, Builds diverse teams and manages differences to achieve results. Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion through staffing decisions (recruitment, recognition, development, etc.) Respects and values difference, listens with an open mind and enables all staff to actively and visibly contribute. Challenges preferences in self and others that may affect workplace decisions. Models behaviors that promote an inclusive organizational culture Benefits This is an internationally recruited position with a competitive salary, an attractive retirement plan, comprehensive international health insurance, life insurance accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Internationally recruited staff who are employed at a duty station outside of their home base/country of nationality will also receive relocation assistance, a housing allowance, home-leave plane tickets for self and eligible dependents and education assistance for eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a period of three years. HOW TO APPLY: Third Sector Partners (TSP) is exclusively retained by the International Water Management Institute to undertake this recruitment. Therefore, please send your CV & Cover Letter to the following email address: countryrepresentative2025@gmail.com IWMI believes that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary working environment. We are consciously creating an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and our commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Show more Show less